Buried Body Found on Mukdahan Mountain, Missing Man Suspected
A buried body was discovered on a remote mountain in Mukdahan province after a dog alerted villagers to the site. Police recovered the remains buried 40 centimeters deep and suspect it may be a 30-year-old local man missing since early September. DNA testing and an autopsy are underway to confirm the identity and cause of death.
On November 12, Ban Kho police and the Khamcha-i Ruam Jai Rescue Association investigated a report of a buried body on Phu Ban Khok in Ban Kho subdistrict, Khamcha-i district, Mukdahan province. The site is about 10 kilometers from the village, accessible only by motorcycle.
Villagers gathering forest products and tending livestock noticed a dog digging at the soil. Upon closer inspection they detected a foul smell and alerted the village headman, who coordinated with police. The body was found buried approximately 40 centimeters deep.
Police are working to identify the deceased and determine the cause of death. Relatives believe the victim may be Supachok, a 30-year-old Ban Kho resident who lost contact on September 3 after telling family he was traveling to Bangkok for work. The remains have been sent to Khon Kaen for autopsy, and Supachok's parents have provided DNA samples for comparison. Authorities await DNA and autopsy results before confirming the identity and proceeding with legal steps.
