Human skeleton found under Limpaphon Vihara at Wat That Thong

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A female human skeleton estimated to be at least 50 years old was discovered under a vihara at Wat That Thong during renovation work.

•A female skeleton was found in an old red wooden coffin under the Limpaphon Vihara at Wat That Thong.
•The discovery occurred on July 18, 2026, during floor demolition for building elevation.
•Police suspect the death was not a homicide and may involve a donor to the vihara.
•Evidence found in the coffin included a stainless steel tray and four 50-satang coins from the year 1957.

•On July 18, 2026, at 12:00 PM, Police Lieutenant Colonel Chakrawut Donpracham received a report of a skeleton found at Wat That Thong.
•The skeleton was located under the Limpaphon Vihara, a 155-year-old structure currently undergoing floor elevation to three levels.
•Jetsada Taithong, a company worker, discovered the coffin while demolishing the concrete floor to install jacks for lifting the vihara.
•Investigation by forensic officers from Chulalongkorn Hospital and Ruamkatanyu Foundation revealed a female skeleton estimated to have been deceased for at least 50 years.
•The coffin was found beneath the base of the principal Buddha image and contained a stainless steel tray and four 50-satang coins from the year 1957.
•Police Lieutenant Colonel Chakrawut Donpracham stated that the case does not appear to be a homicide.
•Police Lieutenant Colonel Chakrawut Donpracham suggested the deceased might have been a donor whose descendants buried her under the Buddha image to remain in Buddhism.

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Wat That Thong(วัดธาตุทอง)

A royal temple located on Sukhumvit Road, Phra Khanong Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok, where a skeleton was discovered.

Limpaphon Vihara(วิหารลิมปาภรณ์)

A 155-year-old vihara at Wat That Thong where a skeleton was found beneath its base.

Police Lieutenant Colonel Chakrawut Donpracham(พ.ต.ท.จักราวุธ ดอนประจำ)

An inquiry officer at Khlong Tan Police Station who investigated the discovery of the skeleton.

Jetsada Taithong(นายเจตษฎา ต่ายทอง)

A 21-year-old company worker who found the coffin while demolishing the floor.

Khlong Tan Police Station(สน.คลองตัน)

The police station responsible for responding to the report of the skeleton discovery.

Chulalongkorn Hospital(โรงพยาบาลจุฬาฯ)ℹ️

The institution whose forensic physicians assisted in the investigation.

Ruamkatanyu Foundation(มูลนิธิร่วมกตัญญู)

The volunteer organization that assisted at the scene.