Bank manager found dead at home; friend planned car transfer in 3 days

Khaosod•Society•19d ago

Reader Briefing

A bank manager was discovered deceased in his Chonburi home after friends became concerned, having last communicated plans for a car transfer.

•A bank manager, Chalermchai, aged 43, was found dead in his residence in Mue 6, Ban Puek, Mueang, Chonburi.
•The body was discovered on May 5, 2026, at approximately 13:00.
•Investigators found love letters and evidence of self-immolation using charcoal and air conditioning.

Overview

•At 13:00 on May 5, 2026, Pol. Lt. Col. Suphornchai Nilasmit, an investigator from Saen Suk Police Station, received a report of a death.
•Police and rescue units from the Trai Khun Tham Foundation inspected a residence in Famous Village, Mue 6, Ban Puek, Mueang, Chonburi.
•The deceased was identified as Mr. Chalermchai, aged 43, a manager at a bank branch on Sukhumvit Road in Mueang Chonburi.
•Mr. Chalermchai was found lying on his bed, dressed in a short-sleeved shirt and briefs.
•Inside the bedroom, a charcoal grill with ashes was found, indicating it was used for burning.
•The air conditioning was left on, and a pungent smell of smoke filled the room.
•Two letters were discovered: one apologizing to parents and another detailing his debts.
•Police found no signs of foul play or struggle within the room.
•A friend, Tri Mat, aged 42, residing in the same house, stated that the deceased had not expressed any distress and had communicated normally the previous night.

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Key Quotes

Tri Mat

"Last night we were still talking normally, and before sleeping, the deceased LINE messaged me to prepare for the car transfer appointment on the 8th."

เมื่อคืนก็ยังคุยกันปกติ และก่อนนอนผู้ตายก็ได้ LINE มาบอก ให้ตนเตรียมนัดไปโอนรถวันที่ 8 ที่จะถึงนี้

Tri Mat

"I messaged back asking what time, but received no reply."

ตนก็ได้ LINE กลับไปถามว่าช่วงกี่โมง แต่ก็ไม่เห็นตอบกลับ

Key Entities

Person

Chalermchai(นายเฉลิมชัย)

The deceased bank manager whose death was investigated.

Pol. Lt. Col. Suphornchai Nilasmit(พ.ต.ท.สุพรชัย นีละสมิต)

Investigating officer from Saen Suk Police Station who responded to the death.

Tri Mat(นายไตรมาส)

Friend and housemate of the deceased bank manager, who reported initial interactions.

Organization

Saen Suk Police Station(สภ.แสนสุข)

The police station responsible for investigating the death of the bank manager.

Trai Khun Tham Foundation(มูลนิธิไตรคุณธรรม)

Rescue unit that assisted at the scene of the deceased bank manager's residence.

A bank branch on Sukhumvit Road, Mueang Chonburi(ธนาคารแห่งหนึ่ง สาขาถนนสุขุมวิทเมืองชลบุรี)

The workplace of the deceased bank manager.

Place

Mue 6, Ban Puek, Mueang, Chonburi(หมู่ 6 ตำบลบ้านปึก อำเภอเมือง จังหวัดชลบุรี)

The location of the deceased bank manager's residence.