OBT Engineer Found Dead in Canal with Gunshot Wound

Khaosod•Society•2d ago

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An Officials from the Subdistrict Administrative Organization (OBT) was found dead in a canal in Rayong, with evidence suggesting suicide by gunshot.

•The body of an OBT engineer was discovered in a canal in Rayong province on April 11, 2026.
•The deceased was found with a single gunshot wound to his right temple, and a firearm was recovered nearby.
•A suicide note was found, indicating the engineer had been experiencing significant stress and personal issues.
•The wife confirmed the engineer disappeared on the night of April 9th, 2026, and had been under considerable mental distress.

•On April 11, 2026, the body of the OBT engineer was found in a canal in Mueang Rayong District, Rayong Province, resulting in an investigation.
•The body of the OBT engineer, identified as Mr. A (alias), aged 45, was discovered face down in the water, due to the circumstances of his death.
•An initial autopsy revealed a gunshot wound to the right temple, and a 9mm firearm was found near the body, indicating the cause of death.
•The deceased engineer was reportedly under severe stress and anxiety for approximately two weeks concerning personal matters and potential infidelity issues, leading to his actions.
•Villagers reported hearing a single gunshot near the canal two nights prior, but did not investigate at the time, due to a common occurrence of villagers firing warning shots at thieves.
•The engineer's wife stated he had disappeared from home on the night of April 9, 2026, causing his family to search for him unsuccessfully until the discovery of his body.
•The wife mentioned that she had previously hidden the firearm to prevent harm, but the engineer had managed to retrieve it.
•The family has been requested to receive the body for religious rites after a thorough autopsy at Rayong Hospital to confirm the exact cause of death.

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Wife

"Disappeared on the night of April 9th."

หายไปคืนวันที่ 9 เม.ย.

Villagers

"Two nights ago, around midnight, heard a gunshot near the canal."

เมื่อช่วงกลางดึก 2 วันก่อน ได้ยินเสียงปืนดังขึ้น 1 นัดบริเวณริมคลอง

Wife

"Husband has been under severe stress and anxiety for about 2 weeks due to personal and infidelity issues."

สามีตกอยู่ในภาวะเครียดและวิตกกังวลอย่างหนักมาประมาณ 2 สัปดาห์ เกี่ยวกับปัญหาส่วนตัวและเรื่องชู้สาว

OBT Engineer(นายช่าง อบต.)

The deceased OBT engineer in Rayong province who was found dead in a canal with a gunshot wound.

Mr. A(นายเอ)

The alias used for the deceased 45-year-old OBT engineer found in the canal.

Pol. Lt. Col. Maitree Pakul(พ.ต.ท.ไมตรี พากุล)

The investigating police officer from Mueang Rayong Police Station handling the case of the deceased OBT engineer.

Subdistrict Administrative Organization(อบต.)

The organization where the deceased engineer was employed.

Mueang Rayong Police Station(สภ.เมืองระยอง)

The police station that received notification of the deceased OBT engineer and is investigating the case.

Rayong Hospital(โรงพยาบาลระยอง)

The hospital where the body of the deceased OBT engineer will be sent for a detailed autopsy.

Sawangkoson Rayong Foundation(มูลนิธิสว่างพรกุศลระยอง)

The rescue foundation that assisted the police at the scene where the OBT engineer's body was found.

Rayong Province(จ.ระยอง)ℹ️

The province in Thailand where the OBT engineer was found deceased in a canal.

Thap Ma Subdistrict(ต.ทับมา)

The specific subdistrict within Mueang Rayong District, Rayong Province, where the OBT engineer's body was discovered.

Mueang District(อ.เมือง)

The district within Rayong Province where the OBT engineer's body was found in a canal.