Couple Dies in Rented Home, Suspected Electrical Shock
A husband and wife died in a rented home in Sri Saket province on September 26, suspected to have been killed by electrical shock while operating a newly purchased water pump to drain floodwaters.
A husband and wife died together in a rented home in Sri Saket province, with initial suspicions pointing to an electrical current leak or electric shock. According to relatives, the couple had just purchased a water pump to drain floodwaters around their residence.
On September 26, 2025, at 6:05 a.m., the Prai Bueng District Officer received a report of deaths at a rental home in Samrong Phlun Subdistrict, Prai Bueng District. He dispatched the subdistrict deputy administrator and volunteer territorial defense members to investigate and coordinate with relevant agencies. When officials arrived, they found the bodies of a husband and wife. The scene was examined by village headmen, the regional electricity authority branch office, Prai Bueng Police Station, Prai Bueng Hospital, and the Samrong Phlun Subdistrict Municipality.
Initial investigation suggests the deaths may have resulted from electrical current leaks or electric shock. However, the exact cause has not yet been confirmed, and police and relevant agencies are conducting detailed investigations. Inquiries with relatives revealed that before the incident, both had purchased a water pump to pump out floodwater that had accumulated around their home following recent flooding in the area. Authorities are investigating whether the water pump installation or operation may be connected to potential electrical hazards at the scene, though it has not been confirmed as the direct cause.
Electricity authority officials inspected the home's electrical system, wiring, equipment, and related points. Police are also gathering evidence and information from those involved to determine the exact cause of death. The incident has deeply saddened family members and residents, as the couple died simultaneously while attempting to address their flooding problem.
Authorities continue investigating all details, particularly the electrical system and incident location, to prevent future occurrences and ensure public safety. The true cause of death remains under investigation pending results from police examination and medical findings.
