Deputy Mayor and Husband Found Dead in Phetchabun

On August 21, 2026, authorities in Phetchabun province responded to a tragic incident in Pak Chong sub-district, Lom Sak. According to Khaosod Online Thailand, police were notified at approximately 2:00 a.m. that a deputy mayor of a local Subdistrict Administrative Organization (SAO) and her husband had been found dead in their home.

Upon arrival, investigators discovered the bodies of the 44-year-old deputy mayor and her 47-year-old husband inside a bedroom on the ground floor of their two-story wooden house. A semi-automatic handgun was recovered near the scene. Preliminary police assessments suggest that the husband may have shot his wife before taking his own life.

For residents and travelers, this incident highlights a localized tragedy within a private residence. While such events are distressing, authorities have stated that there is currently no evidence linking the deaths to local political motives. The investigation remains ongoing as forensic teams and investigators from the Ban Klang Police Station work to confirm the exact circumstances and sequence of events. As this is an active police matter, further details regarding the motive or underlying factors have not yet been established.