Elderly lawyer found dead in car in Udon Thani

Khaosod•Society•22d ago

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An elderly lawyer was found dead in a car parked by a drainage canal in Udon Thani province.

•The body of Mr. Krittaphat, aged 69, was found in a black Chevrolet Optra on August 4, 2026.
•The incident occurred in Ban Dong Nong Pho, Chiang Yuen Subdistrict, Mueang Udon Thani District.
•Police suspect the driver suffered a medical emergency that caused the vehicle to veer off the road.

•On August 4, 2026, at 17:00, Pol. Lt. Warintorn Sotawong received a report of a deceased person in a car by a drainage canal in Ban Dong Nong Pho.
•The deceased, Mr. Krittaphat, aged 69, was found in a black Chevrolet Optra with a lawyer's outfit, legal documents, and an ID card in the vehicle.
•Autopsy results showed blood flowing from the mouth, but no signs of assault or struggle were found.
•Mrs. Thipyarat Meechanchuang, the village head of Ban Dong Nong Pho, stated the car was seen parked since the morning of August 3, but the tinted windows obscured the interior.
•Mr. Poratawan, who knew the deceased as Lawyer Muan, stated that Mr. Krittaphat often drove to visit friends in the area for social drinking.
•Police hypothesize that Mr. Krittaphat experienced a flare-up of a chronic illness while driving, leading to loss of vehicle control and subsequent death after parking to rest.
•Police have sent the body to forensics and are awaiting relatives to claim the body for funeral rites.

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Krittaphat(กฤตภาส)

A 69-year-old lawyer, also known as Lawyer Muan, who was found dead in his car.

Warintorn Sotawong(วรินทร โสตะวงษ์)

Deputy Inspector (Inquiry) of Huai Luang Sub-station who received the report of the death.

Manit Kaewcharoen(มานิตย์ แก้วเจริญ)

Deputy Superintendent and Chief of Huai Luang Sub-station.

Thipyarat Meechanchuang(ทิพย์ยารัตน์ มีชั้นช่วง)

The village head of Ban Dong Nong Pho.

Poratawan(พรตะวัน)

An acquaintance of Mr. Krittaphat.

Huai Luang Sub-station(สภ.ย่อยห้วยหลวง)

The police station responsible for the initial report.

Mueang Udon Thani Police Station(สภ.เมืองอุดรธานี)

The police station whose investigation team assisted in the inspection.

Udon Thani Center Hospital(รพ.ศูนย์อุดรธานี)

The hospital that provided the duty physician for the autopsy.

Chiang Yuen Subdistrict Administrative Organization(อบต.เชียงยืน)

The organization that provided rescue personnel.

Song Serm Thamma Foundation(มูลนิธิส่งเสริมธธรรม)

The rescue foundation that assisted at the scene.

Ban Dong Nong Pho(บ้านดงหนองโพธิ์)

The location where the deceased person's car was found.

Chiang Yuen Subdistrict(ต.เชียงยืน)

The subdistrict where the incident occurred.

Mueang Udon Thani District(อ.เมือง อุดรธานี)ℹ️

The district where the incident occurred.