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Former Kasetsart University Lecturer Found Dead at Bangkok Temple


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A sombre scene unfolded at Wat Phra Sri Mahathat in Bangkok’s Bang Khen district on 4 June, as the body of an 85-year-old former university lecturer was discovered in the temple grounds, in what is believed to be a case of suicide.

 

Police were alerted to the incident around 12:30. Lieutenant Parin Pokpong of Bang Khen Police Station responded to the call along with Colonel Anan Warasart, station chief and forensic officers from Bhumibol Hospital, as well as volunteers from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation.

 

The deceased, identified as Mr Witthawat was found seated on the ground, his back resting against the rear wall of the Hero’s Memorial Hall, an area used for housing cremated remains. A firearm was found nearby and secured as evidence.

 

According to statements given to police, the man was a retired academic from Kasetsart University. His daughter shared that he had been suffering from multiple health issues and had expressed that he did not wish to be a burden to his family. She reported that he left their home in a Nissan sedan earlier in the day, only to be found later at the temple.

 

Authorities have arranged for the body to be sent for a post-mortem examination at Bhumibol Hospital. The family has been advised to contact the hospital to make arrangements for religious rites.

 

If you or anyone you know is in emotional distress, please contact the Samaritans of Thailand 24-hour hotline: 02 713 6791 (English), 02 713 6793 (Thai) or the Thai Mental Health Hotline at 1323 (Thai). Please also contact your friends or relatives at this time if you have feelings of loneliness, stress or depression. Seek out help.

 

 

image.png  Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-06-05

 

 

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