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Body found in Patong palm plantation resembles missing tourist

Body found in Patong palm plantation resembles missing tourist

Thairath•Society•56m ago

Reader Briefing

Authorities are verifying if a body found in a Patong palm plantation is a missing 65-year-old South African tourist.

  • •A foreign man's body was discovered near a canal by a palm plantation in Patong, Phuket on November 13, 2026.
  • •The discovery is linked to the disappearance of Devendren Niger, a 65-year-old South African tourist reported missing on November 9, 2026.
  • •The deceased was wearing black clothing that matches the outfit Devendren Niger wore when last seen.
  • •The body had been deceased for approximately 5-7 days.

Overview

  • •Devendren Niger checked into a hotel in Patong, Kathu, Phuket at 16:00 on November 6, 2026.
  • •A missing person report for Devendren Niger was filed at Patong Police Station on November 9, 2026 after Devendren Niger failed to return to the hotel at 18:30 on November 6, 2026.
  • •On November 13, 2026 at 14:00, Patong Police Station received a report from villagers about a body found near a canal and palm plantation on Phang Mueang Sai Ko Road, Patong, Kathu.
  • •Chalermpong Saengdee and the Kusoldharm Phuket Foundation inspected the scene and found a body in a black t-shirt, black pants, and black shoes.
  • •The body was sent for autopsy at Patong Hospital to determine the cause of death and identify injuries.
  • •Patong Police Station investigation units are reviewing CCTV footage from the hotel and the area where the body was found.
  • •Identity confirmation is pending forensic results, although clothing matches that of Devendren Niger.

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Key Entities

Person

Devendren Niger(เดเวนเดรน ไนเกอร์)
A 65-year-old South African tourist who was reported missing in Patong, Phuket.
Chalermpong Saengdee(เฉลิมพงศ์ แสงดี)
A Member of Parliament for Phuket who inspected the scene where the body was found.

Organization

Patong Police Station(สภ.ป่าตอง)
The police station handling the missing person report and the investigation of the found body.
Kusoldharm Phuket Foundation(มูลนิธิกุศลธรรมภูเก็ต)
The foundation that assisted in inspecting the discovery of the body.
Patong Hospital(รพ.ป่าตอง)
The medical facility where the body was sent for autopsy.

Place

Patong(ป่าตอง)ℹ️
The sub-district in Kathu, Phuket where the tourist disappeared and the body was found.
Phuket(ภูเก็ต)ℹ️
The province where the events occurred.
Kathu(กะทู้)ℹ️
The district in Phuket containing Patong.
Phang Mueang Sai Ko Road(ถ.ผังเมืองสาย ก)
The road where the body was discovered near a canal and palm plantation.