Chonburi: The body of a 52-year-old man was discovered in a tamarind forest alongside Highway 331, Sattahip-Chachoengsao, in Chonburi Province. The man, identified as Mr. Wutthachai from Ratchaburi Province, was found covered with a fertilizer bag and plastic, believed to have been dead for several days.
According to Thai News Agency, police from Huai Yai Police Station, alongside rescue workers, inspected the scene where the body was found. It lay 50 meters from the highway in Tambon Pong, Amphoe Bang Lamung. Nearby, a pile of garbage was discovered, resembling stripped electrical wires with the copper removed. It is estimated that Mr. Wutthachai had been deceased for 3-4 days when found.
Initial investigations identified Mr. Wutthachai through an ID card found on the body, as well as an ATM card and a note with his wife and daughter's phone numbers. Upon contacting his wife, authorities learned she was shocked by the discovery, having been living separately with her daughter.
Further details came to light when police noted a report of an accident at 2:00 AM on March 2, at the foot of the Khao Mai Kaew Ring Bridge, roughly 200 meters from where the body was discovered. Although collision traces were found at the scene, no victim was present. It is suspected that Mr. Wutthachai's death might be linked to this incident, potentially involving a car accident. Authorities are considering the possibility that the body was dumped to avoid legal consequences. However, other scenarios are not being dismissed as investigations continue, with CCTV footage and witness testimonies being reviewed to identify any individuals involved in the case.