Elderly Man Abandoned in Forest Walks 50km, Left with 14 Baht

Khaosod•Society•17d ago

Reader Briefing

A 65-year-old man, left behind by his employer and colleagues in a forest, embarked on a grueling 50km walk under the sun with only 14 baht to his name.

•A 65-year-old man was abandoned by his boss and colleagues in the forest after falling asleep.
•He walked over 50 kilometers in intense heat without a mobile phone and with only 14 baht.
•The man was found exhausted by a reporter near a road in Prachinburi province.
•He was working as a eucalyptus wood transporter and believes his boss might have been drunk and forgot to check everyone before leaving.

Overview

•On May 13, 2026, a 65-year-old man was found walking along roadside in Prachinburi province due to being abandoned.
•The man was left behind by his boss and colleagues after falling asleep in a shelter.
•The man decided to walk over 50 kilometers from Amphoe Na Di to Amphoe Kabinบุรี in order to reach regular work areas.
•The man had only 14 baht remaining in his pocket and no mobile phone when he was found.
•The man was employed as a Eucalyptus wood transporter with a boss named 'Dum' and 5-6 colleagues.
•The man's wife has passed away and his children have moved on to form their own families.
•The man intended to continue walking to find new work and fellow tradesmen if he couldn't locate his former colleagues.
•The man's survival was at risk due to being abandoned in a remote area with no resources.

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Key Quotes

Mr. Daeng Chuwarim

"I'm not angry at the boss. He was probably drunk and forgot to check if all the workers got on the truck, so he left me alone."

ผมไม่โกรธหัวหน้าหรอก แกคงจะเมาแล้วลืมเช็กว่าลูกน้องขึ้นรถครบไหม เลยทิ้งผมไว้คนเดียว

Mr. Daeng Chuwarim

"I have no phone to contact anyone. I only had 14 baht left in my pocket."

ไม่มีโทรศัพท์ติดต่อใครได้ ทั้งเนื้อทั้งตัวเหลือเงินติดกระเป๋าอยู่เพียง 14 บาท

Key Entities

Person

Mr. Daeng Chuwarim(นายแดง ชูวรีมย์)

An elderly man who was abandoned by his employer and walked 50km with only 14 baht.

Dum(ดำ)

The boss who abandoned Mr. Daeng Chuwarim and his colleagues in the forest.

Place

Route 304(สาย 304)

The road where Mr. Daeng Chuwarim was found walking.

Saimitrseuksa School(โรงเรียนสายมิตรศึกษา)

A landmark near where Mr. Daeng Chuwarim was found by reporters.

Lat Takean Subdistrict, Kabin Buri District, Prachinburi Province(ต.ลาดตะเคียน อ.กบินทร์บุรี จ.ปราจีนบุรี)

The general location where Mr. Daeng Chuwarim was found by reporters.

Kabin Subdistrict, Kabin Buri District(ต.กบินทร์ อ.กบินทร์บุรี)

The specific administrative area where Mr. Daeng Chuwarim was found walking.

Ban Thap Lan, Na Di District(บ้านทับลาน อ.นาดี)

The initial work location where Mr. Daeng Chuwarim was abandoned.

Ban Sa Bua(บ้านสระบัว)

A destination Mr. Daeng Chuwarim requested to be taken to by the reporter.

Ban Khlong Rang(บ้านคลองรั้ง)

A potential work area and destination for Mr. Daeng Chuwarim.

Raboh Phai(ระเบาะไผ่)

A potential work area Mr. Daeng Chuwarim intends to seek employment.

Organization

Bangchak(บางจาก)

A gas station where Mr. Daeng Chuwarim was encountered by reporters.