Man found dead in Mae Sangi River, Mae Hong Son

Khaosod•Society•4d ago

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A 41-year-old man was found dead near the banks of the Mae Sangi River in Mae Hong Son province.

•A 41-year-old man named Ton (pseudonym) was found dead in the Mae Sangi River on September 1, 2026.
•The body was located in Village No. 4, Ban Kahan, Huai Pha Subdistrict, Mueang District, Mae Hong Son Province.
•Authorities suspect the man drowned after being swept away by flash floods while fishing alone at night.

•On September 1, 2026, Pol. Lt. Pariyawat Thitichaikulkan found a deceased man near the banks of the Mae Sangi River.
•The deceased, Mr. Ton (pseudonym), aged 41, was a resident of Ban Kahan.
•Pol. Lt. Pariyawat Thitichaikulkan conducted an autopsy alongside doctors from Sri Sangwan Hospital and officials from the Mae Hong Son Disaster Relief Foundation.
•A fishing net containing one fish was found near the body of Mr. Ton (pseudonym).
•Authorities suspect heavy rain on the mountains caused the Mae Sangi River to rise and flow violently, sweeping Mr. Ton (pseudonym) away while he was fishing alone in the dark.
•No signs of physical assault were found on the body of Mr. Ton (pseudonym).
•The body of Mr. Ton (pseudonym) was taken to Sri Sangwan Hospital for a detailed autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.

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Mr. Ton (pseudonym)(นายทน (นามสมมุติ))

A 41-year-old resident of Ban Kahan found dead in the Mae Sangi River.

Pol. Lt. Pariyawat Thitichaikulkan(ร.ต.ท. ปริญาวัฒน์ ธิติชัยกุลกาญจน์)

An inquiry officer at Mueang Mae Hong Son Police Station.

Mueang Mae Hong Son Police Station(สภ.เมือง จ.แม่ฮ่องสอน)

The police station responsible for the investigation of the death.

Sri Sangwan Hospital(รพ.ศรีสังวาลย์)

The hospital that provided doctors for the autopsy and stored the body for further examination.

Mae Hong Son Disaster Relief Foundation(มูลนิธิบรรเทาสาธารณภัย จ.แม่ฮ่องสอน)

The foundation that assisted in the recovery and autopsy of the body.

Mae Sangi River(ลำน้ำแม่สะงี)

The river where the body of Mr. Ton (pseudonym) was discovered.

Ban Kahan(บ้านคาหาน)

The village in Huai Pha Subdistrict where the incident occurred and where the deceased resided.

Huai Pha Subdistrict(ต.ห้วยผา)

The subdistrict in Mueang District, Mae Hong Son Province where the body was found.

Mueang District, Mae Hong Son Province(อ.เมือง จ.แม่ฮ่องสอน)

The district and province where the incident took place.