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A 55-year-old woman with Alzheimer’s disease who went missing from her home was found dead in woodland in Chonburi province after a 14-day search, bringing a tragic end to her family’s public appeals. The body was discovered at about 10.30am on 21 December 2025 in a forested area beside a wall behind a petrol station in Moo 1, Khao Mai Kaew subdistrict, Bang Lamung district, along Highway 331. Relatives who had been searching gathered at the scene and confirmed the deceased as Mrs Phannee Nern-iam.

 

Police said the discovery followed a report from members of the public who alerted Huai Yai Police Station to a deceased woman’s body in the area. The investigation was led by Pol Capt Rueangsak Siribut, Deputy Investigation Officer, who coordinated with Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Unit Pattaya to examine the site. Initial checks were conducted and the area was documented as evidence.

 

Mrs Phannee had been reported missing since 7 December 2025, after leaving her home while suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. Her daughter, Ms Phimpilai Nern-iam, 27, had earlier sought help from local media to publicise the search, hoping her mother would be found alive. The case drew attention on social media as days passed without news.

 

According to the family, CCTV footage reviewed by the Khao Mai Kaew municipality showed Mrs Phannee walking past the Nong Ta Son junction. No footage showed her passing the front of the nearby petrol station, prompting relatives and members of the public to narrow the search area to the surrounding woodland. This led to the eventual discovery of her body.

 

Mrs Phannee’s eldest son, Mr Watchara Dara, 30, who travelled from Khon Kaen province, said the family had continued searching based on the CCTV findings. He later entered the area himself and identified his mother’s remains. Relatives at the scene were visibly distressed as the identification was confirmed.

 

Police said there were no immediate indications released regarding the cause of death. Officers completed preliminary examinations and arranged for the body to be transferred by rescue workers. The remains were taken to a Pattaya Hospital for examination.

 

Daily News reported that authorities stated that the family would be able to collect the body to proceed with religious funeral rites in accordance with tradition. The case underscores the risks faced by vulnerable patients who go missing and the challenges of prolonged searches in semi-rural areas.

 

 

Key Takeaways

 

• A 55-year-old Alzheimer’s patient missing since 7 December 2025 was found dead on 21 December 2025 in Bang Lamung, Chonburi.

• CCTV footage helped narrow the search area, leading relatives to woodland near a petrol station along Highway 331.

• Police documented the scene and transferred the body to Pattaya Patmakun Hospital for further arrangements.

 

Original story

 

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 Adapted  by  Asean Now from Dailynews  2025-12-23

 

4 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

A 55-year-old woman with Alzheimer’s disease who went missing from her home was found dead in woodland in Chonburi province

Very young to suffer from this disease.. 

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1 hour ago, brian69 said:

Very young to suffer from this disease.. 

 

You may be surprised to learn that it is not uncommon.  For context purposes, young onset dementia affects about 80,000 people in the UK and close to 200,000 in the USA. That's alot of people.

The media can use the term alzheimers as a blanket term for multiple types of dementia, and it leads to misunderstanding. I believe that the general percentage of people under the age of 65 with dementia is approx. 8-10% in most developed societies.  The dementia can be the result of medical conditions such as Parkinson's, vascular disease, alcoholism, and genetic factors as well as direct brain damage.

 

40 minutes ago, flaming dragon said:

 

Good that you stated that as a belief because it sure isn't a fact.  I've known hundreds of people through my work and not a single one was thus afflicted.  Some were messed up by those covid shots, but that passed in all but one of them. 

 

According to Google:

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Dementia in people under the age of 65 (young-onset dementia) is relatively uncommon, with a global prevalence rate of approximately 119 per 100,000 population aged 30 to 64. This translates to less than 0.5% of the population in that age range having the condition. 

 

Off topic conspiracy theory about COVID removed @flaming dragon This is the news section, discuss the topic!