School Boy Found Dead Floating in Chao Phraya River

Pictures courtesy of Amarin.

The body of a 17-year-old school student was discovered floating in the Chao Phraya River near the Borom Mongkol Police Station, leaving family and friends shocked and seeking answers.

Police were alerted by members of the public who spotted the body near a boat dock. Rescue volunteers from the Poh Teck Tung Foundation and forensic officials from Siriraj Hospital attended the scene. The victim was found wearing a white short-sleeved shirt and dark sweatpants and was later identified as a student at a well-known school in the Samsen area.

The student’s parents reported him missing on 21 August, after he failed to return home. Teachers described him as cheerful, sociable and well-liked by his peers, with no history of conflicts. His mother recalled that while he was lively at school, he tended to be quiet at home, often not sharing details about his day.

The student’s father expressed disbelief over the incident, noting that his son was a competent swimmer and he could not understand how such a tragedy could occur.

Police have handed the body to Poh Teck Tung Foundation rescue workers for transport to Siriraj Hospital, where a post-mortem examination will be conducted to determine the cause of death.

The investigation is ongoing, with authorities reviewing CCTV footage and other evidence in an effort to clarify the circumstances surrounding the death.

  Adapted by Asean Now from Amarin 2025-08-25