75-Year-Old Man Found Dead With Severe Facial Injuries At Home
A 75-year-old man was discovered dead in his home in Doi Lo district, Chiang Mai, with serious facial wounds. Police said he had just returned from outside and went to sleep before being found unresponsive. Initial investigations suggest he may have fainted, fallen and struck his face on a hard object, with no signs of foul play.
On 15 October 2026, investigators from Doi Lo Police Station in Chiang Mai received a report of an unexplained death at a house in Ban Mai Nong Hoy, Moo 6, Santi Suk sub-district, Doi Lo district, and rushed to the scene. There they found an elderly man later identified as Suriya Hua-rach, 75, the homeowner, lying dead with serious wounds to his face. Relatives told police that Suriya had returned home, his face already injured, and went to sleep; later he was discovered dead. Preliminary investigations suggest he may have fainted, fallen and struck his face on a hard object, causing the severe injuries before he died. Initial inquiries revealed no conflicts or enemies; he was described as harmless. Police continue to gather evidence to determine the exact cause of death.
