Crime Gruesome Murder in Nakhon Sawan: Body Found Stuffed in Drum Dumped in Reservoir

[Georgealbert]

 

Pictures courtesy of Amarin.

 

In a chilling discovery, police in Nakhon Sawan province have launched a murder investigation after the body of a man was found concealed inside a 200-litre drum and dumped in a reservoir.

 

At approximately 15:00 on 18 May, local residents alerted Takroh Police Station after spotting a large blue water drum floating in the Huai Yai Reservoir, located in Moo 7, Takroh Subdistrict, Phaisali District. Officers, accompanied by the Ruam Jai Rescue Foundation, arrived at the scene and retrieved the drum, which was emitting a strong foul odour.

 

Upon opening it, officials were met with a horrifying sight, the body of a Thai male, estimated to be around 50 years old. The victim was dressed in a green shirt and black trousers and had been placed inside a fertiliser sack before being stuffed into the drum.

A preliminary examination revealed a wound to the left side of the chest, believed to have been caused by a gunshot. No identification documents were found on the body, making it difficult to immediately determine the victim’s identity.

 

Police have begun canvassing the local community, asking if anyone has seen or heard of a missing relative or neighbour. Local village heads and subdistrict officials have also been asked to assist in the investigation.

 

Police suspect the murder was premeditated and particularly brutal in its execution. Investigators have launched a full-scale manhunt to track down those responsible.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Amarin 2025-05-19.

 

 

 

[Jim Blue]

Why do I think this is all becoming so, so normal ? THAI is not supposed to be like this ?

[Gottfrid]

12 minutes ago, Jim Blue said:

Why do I think this is all becoming so, so normal ? THAI is not supposed to be like this ?

What? Normal? Are you reading news that we don´t? How many dead guys stuffed in drums have you read about this year? How are Thai´s supposed to be. A country with only nice people that have zero criminality?

[fredwiggy]

19 minutes ago, Jim Blue said:

Why do I think this is all becoming so, so normal ? THAI is not supposed to be like this ?

It's happened at least 5 times this year alone, bodies found in bags, barrels or trunks. If you don't research crime here, you'll have no idea just how many happen daily, even though we see it daily on the news, it's just a fraction of what goes on................https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crime_in_Thailand

[steven100]

1 hour ago, Jim Blue said:

Why do I think this is all becoming so, so normal ? THAI is not supposed to be like this ?

but it is, nothing new ...

[Georgealbert]

UPDATE
Murder Suspect in Drum Killing Surrenders After Family Reveals Hideout

 

Picture of reenactment courtesy of Matichon.

 

A murder suspect who had been on the run after allegedly killing a man and concealing his body in a 200-litre oil drum has surrendered to police following a tip-off from his own relatives.

 

Paravee Charoenphrom, 35, was wanted in connection with the killing of Jutaphet, also known as “Auan”, whose body was discovered stuffed in a drum and dumped in the Huai Yai reservoir in Takro subdistrict, Phaisali district, Nakhon Sawan province.

 

The manhunt ended at 11:00 on 29 May, after police received crucial information from Paravee’s family members, who revealed his hiding place in the mountainous area behind the Pa Khao Khieo Vipassana Monastery. Police tightened the cordon around the area, prompting Paravee to surrender under pressure without resistance.

 

Paravee had been in hiding since 27 May, managing to evade capture for two days. Police, in coordination with local units, had surrounded the area and brought in Paravee’s mother and elder brother to persuade him to come out peacefully.

 

Pol Maj Gen Narewit Sukonwit, commander of Nakhon Sawan Provincial Police, stated that the suspect fled as soon as he became aware that a warrant had been issued for his arrest. Upon his surrender, Paravee reportedly admitted to acting alone in the killing.

 

According to initial police interviews, the murder took place at a farm hut in a sugarcane field in Khok Charoen district, Lopburi province. Paravee claims that he found Jutaphet trespassing on his property and attempting to steal a solar panel battery. The confrontation turned violent, leading Paravee to fatally shoot Jutaphet.

 

He later consulted two friends, identified only as “Beer” and “Mam”, regarding the disposal of the body. While Paravee and Mam have been officially named as suspects, Beer remains under investigation. If sufficient evidence emerges, formal charges may also be filed against him.

 

Police say a detailed forensic examination and further questioning will determine each person’s involvement in the concealment of the corpse.

 

Pol Maj Gen Narewit added that Paravee had another outstanding criminal case and feared imprisonment, which is why he chose to flee. He described the motive as a mix of anger and long-standing grievances against the victim, who was allegedly known for aggressive behaviour in the community.

 

The case remains under investigation, with charges expected to follow upon completion of the interrogation process and forensic analysis.

 

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Matichon 2025-05-30.