Truck Driver Found Deceased in Laem Chabang Container Yard
A 49-year-old truck driver was discovered dead inside his vehicle at a container yard in Chonburi province; authorities are investigating the cause of death.
On October 16, 2026, local authorities in Si Racha, Chonburi, responded to a report of a deceased individual at a container yard in the Thung Sukhla sub-district. According to Khaosod Online, police were alerted after employees at the facility attempted to wake a 49-year-old 18-wheeler truck driver, identified as Mr. Songwut, to collect a container. When he failed to respond, staff opened the vehicle and discovered him unresponsive in the driver's seat.
Police Lieutenant Colonel Thanachart Charoenlaew of the Laem Chabang Police Station and rescue personnel from the Sawang Pratheep Si Racha Foundation arrived at the scene to conduct an initial investigation. Preliminary assessments by officials indicated that the body had begun to stiffen, suggesting the individual had been deceased for at least 10 hours prior to the discovery.
For residents and travelers in the area, this incident is currently being treated as a localized safety and death investigation. The body has been transported for a formal autopsy to determine the exact medical cause of death. As of now, authorities have not released further details regarding potential underlying health conditions or external factors. The investigation remains ongoing as police gather evidence from the scene.
