DNA Identifies 8th train crash victim found via social media

Matichon•General•14h ago

Reader Briefing

DNA evidence confirmed the identity of the eighth victim of a train-bus collision after a social media search initiated by colleagues led to the identification of a relative.

•The eighth fatality from the train colliding with bus route 206 at the Asok-Phetchaburi railway crossing has been identified through DNA.
•Colleagues of the victim, Mr. Sermlap Pintong, initiated a missing person search on social media after he disappeared on May 16, 2026.
•Investigations involved reviewing CCTV footage and social media to match the victim's image, eventually leading to the discovery of his cousin.
•The identification process faced initial challenges with the cousin's disbelief and the family's prior deaths, but DNA testing at the Police Hospital ultimately confirmed the victim's identity.

Overview

•A train collided with bus route 206 at the Asok-Phetchaburi railway crossing, resulting in multiple fatalities.
•On May 25, Pol. Col. Kampon Rattanaprathee, Commander of Metropolitan Police Bureau 1, chaired a meeting to determine the investigation framework.
•The eighth deceased individual was identified as having no relatives come forward to claim the body.
•Police Rost. Cr. Jarupat Buakaew initiated an investigation by searching social media after colleagues reported Mr. Sermlap Pintong missing.
•Mr. Sermlap Pintong was last known to be traveling on the affected bus on May 16, 2026, leading to his disappearance from contact.
•Police compared CCTV images from colleagues with social media profiles, noticing a match in attire and appearance of a man on the bus.
•After family members of Mr. Sermlap Pintong were found to have passed away, police collected DNA samples from his residence and searched civil registration for relatives.
•Police successfully located and contacted a cousin of Mr. Sermlap Pintong, who initially doubted the police's identity but eventually provided DNA for testing, resulting in the confirmation of the victim's identity.

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Key Entities

Person

Mr. Sermlap Pintong(นายเสริมลาภ ปิ่นทอง)

The eighth fatality in the train-bus collision, identified through DNA after a social media search initiated by his colleagues.

Pol. Col. Kampon Rattanaprathee(พ.ต.อ.กัมพล รัตนประทีป)

Commander of Metropolitan Police Bureau 1, who chaired a meeting regarding the investigation of the train-bus collision.

Rost. Cr. Jarupat Buakaew(ร.ต.อ.จารุพัฒน์ บัวแก้ว)

Investigating officer at Makkasan Police Station who led the social media investigation to identify the eighth victim.

Mr. Pairat(นายไพรัช)

The cousin of Mr. Sermlap Pintong, whose DNA testing confirmed the identity of the eighth victim.

Organization

Makkasan Police Station(สน.มักกะสัน)

The police station involved in the investigation and identification of the train-bus collision victims.

Metropolitan Police Bureau 1(กองบังคับการตำรวจนครบาล 1)

The police bureau overseeing the investigation, whose commander chaired a relevant meeting.