Father Shocked to Discover Son’s Body Near Family Home in Nakhon Si Thammarat

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A father returning home for a rare visit was devastated to discover a crowd gathered near his house and even more so when he realised the focus of their attention was the lifeless body of his own son.

The incident occurred in the Sri Mongkol Soi area, near a coconut plantation drainage canal adjacent to a local school in Pak Phun sub-district, Mueang District, Nakhon Si Thammarat. Police, forensic officers and rescue workers from the Tai Tek Tung Foundation were called to the scene.

The body was identified as Mr. Jirakit 22 years old. He was found face-down in the undergrowth wearing only black shorts. A patterned blue cloth had been placed over his feet and his right hand was crossed behind his back. A burn mark resembling an electric shock extended from his left shoulder down his back and torso. His face also bore visible burn injuries.

Investigators believe the location where the body was found was not the actual site of death. There were no signs of a struggle or accident in the immediate area, but there were drag marks suggesting the body had been moved. The cloth at the victim’s feet is believed to have been used by the person who dragged the body to avoid direct contact.

The victim’s father, Mr. Rungroj, had travelled from Hua Sai District to visit his children, who live together in the area. He stopped when he saw a group gathered by the roadside, only to collapse in shock upon recognising his son’s body. He told officers that he works as a fisherman and rarely returns home. That morning, he had come to visit, only to discover the devastating news.

Relatives confirmed that the deceased had long struggled with mental health issues linked to drug use. He often wandered the area alone, refusing to return home even when found by family members. Mr. Jirakit had a troubled past, including juvenile charges for drug offences and theft, and had spent time in youth detention centres. Since his release, he had not held any employment.

Police speculate that he may have entered or been sent into an area containing high-voltage wiring, possibly in connection with a theft attempt or in an area where electric cables had been deliberately laid to deter trespassers. It is suspected that he was electrocuted and subsequently moved to the current location.

Authorities are continuing to investigate and collect evidence to determine the exact circumstances of the death and whether foul play was involved.

  Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-06-13