Thai Woman Dies Mysteriously in South Korea, Family Struggles to Bring Body Home
A 34-year-old Thai massage therapist died suddenly in South Korea after reporting abnormal bleeding; her family in Kamphaeng Phet cannot afford the 100,000-200,000 baht repatriation costs needed to bring her body home for Buddhist funeral r
A Thai woman working as a traditional massage therapist in South Korea has died suddenly, shocking the family and the broader Thai migrant worker community abroad. The victim, identified as Piyawan (nickname Pla), 34, from Kamphaeng Phet province, was located after Facebook community pages posted calls for her relatives to urgently contact the Thai Embassy in Seoul.
The woman's mother, Lamyai, 69, confirmed that her daughter had worked in South Korea for seven years and regularly called home and sent money. Their last conversation occurred on August 8, when the daughter mentioned abnormal menstrual bleeding. The mother advised her to purchase painkillers, noting the daughter had no known medical conditions.
The family is devastated but unable to afford repatriation costs estimated at 100,000 to 200,000 baht, depending on whether the full body or cremated remains are returned. The father of Tritrueng Subdistrict has begun coordinating with relevant authorities. Those wishing to donate can contribute to the Agricultural Cooperative Bank account number 016982971787 in the name of Lamyai Samreedi. The family requests public compassion to bring their daughter's remains home for proper Buddhist funeral rites.
