Mysterious Death: Secondhand Goods Dealer Found Dead After At Least 3 Days
A 54-year-old secondhand goods dealer in Chaiyaphum Province was found dead in his home after at least three days, with authorities dispatching his body for autopsy to determine the cause.
On May 21, 2026, Lieutenant Colonel Kritpanit Putsiri, Commander of Ratchasima Police, received a report of a deceased person found inside a residence in Village 8, Muang Mai Subdistrict, Ratchasima District, Chaiyaphum Province. Officers and rescue personnel traveled to the scene, a small dwelling located within a secondhand goods shop. They discovered the body of a male identified as Somchai Daoreung, 54 years old. Based on initial examination, officials estimated the man had been dead for approximately three days. Neighbors reported they had not seen him leave his home for several days, the gate remained closed, and a foul odor was emanating from inside. They alerted the village headman, who initiated the investigation. Authorities transported the body to Ratchasima Hospital for a detailed autopsy to determine the cause of death before proceeding with further legal procedures.
