Man Found Dead in Pond After Night Fishing Trip in Tak Province

Picture courtesy of Matichon.

A 56-year-old man who went missing overnight was found dead the following morning in a pond near his home in Mae Sot district, Tak province.

Police from Mae Sot Police Station received a report at approximately 10:00 on 8 May from local residents who had discovered a body floating in a pond located in Ban Nuea, behind Wat Boonyawat Temple in Mae Sot Subdistrict. Rescue workers from the Pitakkarn Mae Sot Unit were immediately dispatched to the scene.

The location was at the end of a narrow road, surrounded by tall grass and reeds. Upon arrival, officials found a group of villagers gathered around the pond, where the body of a man was seen floating face-up in the water. On the bank was a metal rod commonly used for electrofishing, and a blue nylon mesh bag for collecting fish.

Police permitted rescue workers to retrieve the body, which was identified as Mr Sarawut a 56-year-old electrician from the local area. He reportedly suffered from several chronic illnesses, including diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). He had previously been treated in intensive care but had since resumed a normal lifestyle.

According to police investigations, Mr Sarawut had informed his wife around 20:00 on 7 May that he was going out to collect morning glory, a common local vegetable. His wife and daughter remained at home. When he failed to return by morning, his daughter reported his disappearance to police.

Authorities believe his death may have been caused either by accidental electrocution or by complications from his underlying health conditions. The body has been transferred to Mae Sot Hospital for an autopsy before being returned to the family.

  Adapted by Asean Now from Matichon 2025-05-10.