Pictures courtesy of Matichon

 

A 23-year-old Treasury Department officer, Mr Theerathep from Sai Noi district, Nonthaburi, was found dead at the Rama V Tunnel on Ratchaphruek Road on the evening of 14 November 2025. His body was discovered in the road with a Honda Wave motorcycle nearby, around 20 metres from the scene. Initial reports indicate he may have fallen off after hitting a water-filled pothole and been run over.

 

The incident occurred at 18:30, prompting officers from Bang Kruai Police Station and volunteers from Poh Teck Tung Foundation to respond, along with a medical examiner from the Forensic Science Institute. At the scene, investigators found a pothole in a central lane with water accumulation, but no other vehicles were immediately identified as involved. The cause of the crash remains unconfirmed.

 

Preliminary examination of the body revealed extensive trauma on the right side of the head, consistent with being run over. Mr Theerathep’s mother called his mobile phone after noticing he was late leaving work, only to be informed by rescue personnel of her son’s death, leaving her in shock. Authorities are still working to determine whether the crash was solely due to the pothole or if another vehicle was involved.

 

Matichon reported that officials plan to review CCTV footage from nearby locations to clarify the circumstances. The motorcycle and body have been taken by the Poh Teck Tung Foundation to the Forensic Science Institute for further examination. Police documented the scene and gathered all evidence to complete the investigation.

 

 

Key Takeaways

 

• Mr Theerathep, 23, was found dead at Rama V Tunnel after falling into a pothole and possibly being run over.

• Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage to determine if another vehicle was involved.

• The motorcycle and body have been sent for forensic examination, for further investigation.

 

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  Adapted  by  Asean  Now from Matichon 2025-11-16

 

 

 

 

2 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

nitial reports indicate he may have fallen off after hitting a water-filled pothole and been run over.

That is quite a large hole. I do hope the family pushes for the local government to learn why it was not filled and sue them for compensation.