Community Neighbours Shocked as Decomposing Body Found in Samut Prakan Room

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture courtesy of Kaoded.

 

A grisly discovery at a rented apartment in Bang Phli district shocked residents after yellow bodily fluids were seen seeping from Room 14, accompanied by a strong foul odour, leading to the discovery of a man’s body believed to have been dead for several days.

 

At approximately 18:00 on 15 July, Lieutenant Apisit Tonsalee, Deputy Investigation Officer at Bang Phli Police Station, received a report from concerned residents about an overwhelming stench and unusual fluid leaking from a second-floor room and across the communal walkway, at a two-storey rental complex in Moo 1, Yang Chom subdistrict.

 

Police coordinated with forensic medical officers from the Chakri Naruebodindra Medical Institute and rescue personnel from the Poh Teck Tung Foundation to inspect the scene.

 

Upon arrival, authorities found yellowish, blood-tinged fluid seeping from Room 14 and a powerful odour emanating from within. The door was locked from the inside. The landlord, unable to enter, opened a small window panel to look inside, only to find a man lying motionless on the floor. Police then instructed the landlord to force entry, so that officers could conduct a full investigation.

 

The deceased was identified as Mr. Teerachai Sriwong, 53, originally from Sakon Nakhon province. Based on early assessments, he is believed to have died around three days prior. No signs of external injuries or foul play were detected, and his body was transferred to the Chakri Naruebodindra Medical Institute for a detailed autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.

 

Ms. Thanaporn Techawicharn 50, who lives directly beneath the deceased’s unit, told police that she heard two loud thuds in the early morning several days ago. She shouted in annoyance, thinking it was just noise from upstairs and had no idea something so serious had occurred. She described the deceased as friendly and sociable, often seen drinking with locals in the area.

 

Another friend, Mr. Wanit Phukacharn 52, said that Mr. Teerachai had a long history of alcoholism and had been suffering from various health problems, including a swollen stomach and knees. “I had even given him massages recently. I never imagined he’d pass away like this,” he said.

 

Mr. Natthaphon Sriwong 27, the deceased’s son, revealed that his parents had separated and his father had been living alone in the rented room. “I used to visit him regularly. The last time I saw him was on Friday evening. He seemed fine, we talked and he looked healthy,” he said. He also mentioned that earlier that same day, a hospital had called to report that his father had visited due to complications related to chronic alcohol use, which dated back to his youth. Due to being at work in a factory at the time, Mr. Natthaphon was unable to process all the details until he returned home. He was unaware anything was seriously wrong until news of his father’s death reached him.

 

The investigation is ongoing, though police currently suspect natural causes linked to chronic health issues.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Kaoded 2025-07-16