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Missing Tourist Found Dead on Khao Jet Yod, Suspected Fall

Missing Tourist Found Dead on Khao Jet Yod, Suspected Fall

Matichon•Society•3d ago

Reader Briefing

A female tourist who went missing on Khao Jet Yod has been found deceased near Than To Te Waterfall, with initial suspicions pointing to a fall.

  • •A 54-year-old female tourist, Ms. Wanthanee, went missing on Khao Jet Yod, a famous natural tourist spot in Trang-Phatthalung.
  • •She disappeared on June 1 while hiking with friends and a guide.
  • •Search teams found her body near Than To Te Waterfall on June 4.
  • •Authorities suspect she died from slipping and falling off a cliff.

Overview

  • •Ms. Wanthanee, aged 54, was reported missing on June 1, due to becoming separated from her group while hiking on Khao Jet Yod.
  • •Search teams from multiple agencies, including the Department of National Parks, Forestry Department, and villagers, conducted a systematic search.
  • •On June 4, at 3:30 PM, search teams discovered the body of Ms. Wanthanee in the Naan Yan Sai area, above Than To Te Waterfall.
  • •A piece of wet tissue was found, serving as a crucial clue that led search efforts to focus around Than To Te Waterfall.
  • •Initial assumptions suggest that Ms. Wanthanee died from slipping and falling off a cliff.
  • •Police from Ban Nong Eung, forensic officers, medical examiners from Pak Pliet Hospital, administrative officials, and rescue volunteers are en route to examine the body.
  • •Heavy rain and muddy trails are posing significant challenges for the recovery operation, resulting in difficulties in transporting the body.
  • •Authorities are conducting an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death before moving the body.

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Key Entities

Person

Ms. Wanthanee(น.ส.วันทนีย์)
A 54-year-old tourist from Amphoe Mueang, Nonthaburi, who went missing and was found deceased.

Place

Khao Jet Yod(เขาเจ็ดยอด)
A well-known natural tourist destination located on the Bannaht San Range, connecting Trang and Phatthalung provinces, where a tourist went missing.
Bannaht San Range(เทือกเขาบรรทัด)
The mountain range that encompasses Khao Jet Yod, serving as a border between Trang and Phatthalung provinces.
Than To Te Waterfall(น้ำตกโตนเต๊ะ)
A waterfall in Amphoe Palian, Trang Province, near where the body of the missing tourist was discovered.
Naan Yan Sai(หนานย่านไทร)
The specific location above Than To Te Waterfall where the body of Ms. Wanthanee was found.
Trang Province(จังหวัดตรัง)ℹ️
The province where the incident occurred and where the body was found.
Phatthalung(พัทลุง)ℹ️
The province that borders Trang, forming part of the Bannaht San Range where Khao Jet Yod is located.
Amphoe Palian(อ.ปะเหลียน)
The district in Trang Province where Than To Te Waterfall is located and where the body was found.

Organization

Department of National Parks(กรมอุทยานฯ)
An agency that participated in the search for the missing tourist.
Forest Department(กรมป่าไม้)
An agency that participated in the search for the missing tourist.
Ban Nong Eung Police Station(สภ.บ้านหนองเอื้อง)
The police station involved in the investigation into the death of Ms. Wanthanee.
Pak Pliet Hospital(รพ.ปะเหลียน)
The hospital whose medical personnel are involved in the examination of the deceased tourist.