Picture courtesy of Pattaya News

 

A distressing discovery has unfolded off the coast of Thailand, where a body was recovered near a remote island off Pattaya. On July 17, fishermen near Koh Si Chang raised the alarm after spotting a corpse floating face-down in the sea, its limbs partially detached. The deceased remains unidentified.

 

Lieutenant Colonel Chai Pichit Phulaydok of Koh Si Chang Police Station responded swiftly to the report received just past midday. Local officers, the Sriracha Water Police, and the Sawang Prateep Sriracha Rescue Unit were promptly dispatched to the scene.

 

The body was found near Koh Khang Khao, also known as Bat Island, roughly 15 kilometres offshore. Rescue teams launched a patrol boat to retrieve the heavily decomposed remains, suggesting the individual had been dead for over ten days.

 

"There were no signs of physical assault," noted Boonsong Pinchusri from the Sawang Prateep unit. "The body had been in the water quite some time. He could have been a fisherman, but we found no identification, no phone, nothing."

 

In its deteriorated state, parts of the body had detached. The remains were brought ashore at Koh Loy Pier in Sriracha, then transported to Laem Chabang Hospital for a comprehensive autopsy.

 

Authorities are appealing for information, urging relatives of missing persons in the area to assist with identification.

 

“This is an unexplained death,” remarked an officer. “Without knowing who he was or how he ended up in the water, we cannot rule anything out.”

 

Although the cause of death remains uncertain, the incident echoes a similar haunting discovery on Pattaya Beach earlier this year, stirring unease within the community as they search for answers.

 

Such incidents continue to cast a shadow over local waters, leaving both residents and tourists concerned. Police vigilance and community cooperation remain crucial as investigations proceed. Ultimately, the resolution to this mystery could lie in identifying the man, hopefully providing some closure to his loved ones.

 

As the case unfolds, authorities are working diligently to unravel this mystery, a stark reminder of the ocean's secrets. Keep abreast of updates and contribute any relevant information to aid in the investigation. The community, united in solidarity, plays a vital role in bringing clarity to this tragic event.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-07-21

 

 

This is common in every seaside location around the world. There's no mystery and nobody is concerned.  Stick to the facts.