Search for missing Alzheimer's patient Yai Boonmee in Rayong

Khaosod•Society•21d ago

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Nearly 100 rescuers and relatives are searching for an 84-year-old woman with Alzheimer's who disappeared in Rayong province.

•Yai Boonmee, age 84, has been missing since July 26.
•The disappearance occurred near Dok Krai Reservoir in Pluak Daeng District, Rayong.
•Nearly 100 Pluak Daeng rescue workers and relatives have been mobilized for the search.
•Search efforts have continued for 10 days without any clues to Yai Boonmee's whereabouts.

•Yai Boonmee disappeared from home on July 26.
•Yai Boonmee is 84 years old, has a thin build, is approximately 150 centimeters tall, and suffers from Alzheimer's.
•Yai Boonmee went missing while relatives were sorting old items in front of the house.
•Relatives searched day and night before coordinating with Pluak Daeng rescue workers for additional help.
•Nearly 100 Pluak Daeng rescue workers and relatives conducted a search through a wide eucalyptus forest with thick, high grass.
•The search area is located near Dok Krai Reservoir, Phang Song, Moo 2, Mae Nam Khu Subdistrict, Pluak Daeng District, Rayong.
•As of August 5, 2026, Yai Boonmee remains missing after 10 days of searching.
•The disappearance and lack of clues have caused great anxiety and concern for Yai Boonmee's descendants.

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Yai Boonmee(ยายบุญมี)

An 84-year-old woman with Alzheimer's who has been missing for 10 days.

Pluak Daeng Rescue(กู้ภัยปลวกแดง)

A rescue organization that mobilized nearly 100 personnel to search for Yai Boonmee.

Dok Krai Reservoir(อ่างเก็บน้ำดอกกราย)

A reservoir located near the home of Yai Boonmee where the search is being conducted.

Mae Nam Khu Subdistrict(ตำบลแม่น้ำคู้)

The subdistrict in Pluak Daeng District where Yai Boonmee disappeared.

Pluak Daeng District(อำเภอปลวกแดง)ℹ️

The district in Rayong Province where the incident occurred.

Rayong Province(จังหวัดระยอง)ℹ️

The province where Yai Boonmee disappeared.