Body Found Weighted with Dumbbells Off Thailand Coast sparks Murder inquiry
Ban Tha Yai, Thailand – Authorities in Thailand are investigating the death of a woman whose body was discovered floating near Ban Tha Yai pier in Prachuap Khiri Khan province on November 21, 2023. The body was found weighted down with a heavy chain and two concrete dumbbells, leading police to suspect foul play. This discovery is one of several recent grim finds in Thailand, raising concerns about a potential surge in violent crime.
The victim’s identity remains unknown as of Wednesday, november 22nd. Police Lieutenant Pheerawit Chaichanyut stated the method used to weigh down the body “points towards an attempt to conceal it,” classifying the case as a possible murder. A full autopsy is underway to determine the cause and time of death, and to ascertain whether the victim was alive when she was placed in the water.Investigators are currently reviewing CCTV footage from the pier and surrounding waterways for any clues. Local officials have been asked to cross-reference the victim’s description with national missing persons databases.
Recent Pattern of Disturbing Discoveries:
This incident is not isolated. In a strikingly similar case, authorities in Rayong province recently recovered a woman’s body stuffed inside a locked suitcase, also weighted with dumbbells, found floating near a golf course. The parallels between the two cases have prompted a coordinated investigation across the region.
Further compounding concerns, a fisherman in Pathum Thani province recently reeled in a decomposed corpse instead of a fish. And in nonthaburi province,a body was snagged by a fisherman’s line at Nonthaburi Pier on the Chao Phraya River.
Thailand’s Rising Concerns Regarding Violence Against Women:
While Thailand is generally considered a safe country for tourists, concerns regarding violence against women have been steadily increasing. According to data from the Thai lawyers for Human Rights, reported cases of domestic violence increased by 18% in 2022 compared to the previous year.Though,these figures are believed to be considerably underreported due to social stigma and fear of retribution.
The recent spate of discoveries of weighted bodies, particularly those of women, has ignited public outcry and calls for increased police resources and preventative measures. Authorities are urging anyone with data regarding these cases to come forward immediately.Anyone with information is urged to contact the Prachuap Khiri Khan Provincial Police at [Insert Police Contact Number Here].
