Search Operation Underway for Missing 7-Year-Old in Kalasin
A massive search involving 200 personnel is ongoing in Kalasin province for a 7-year-old boy who disappeared from his home.
As of October 19, 2026, a search operation is underway in Kalasin province to locate 7-year-old Thanaphon 'Boss' Jaikumkao, who went missing from his home in Ban Kut Bod, Song Plueai sub-district, Khao Wong district. The child was reported missing on the morning of October 18, and despite an extensive search, his whereabouts remain unknown.
According to Khaosod Online, local Member of Parliament Chanawut Uttho has mobilized a team of approximately 200 people, including the Muen Hin rescue unit and the Asok diving team, to conduct a thorough search of the area. The operation includes inspecting five local ponds and surrounding fields. In a traditional cultural practice, local residents have also performed a ceremony to ask for guidance from local spirits to assist in the search.
For residents and travelers in the area, this incident highlights an ongoing emergency response. While the search is concentrated in a specific rural location, authorities are continuing their efforts to track the boy's movements. At this time, the exact circumstances of the disappearance remain unconfirmed, and the search continues as officials and volunteers work to cover the surrounding terrain. Updates are expected as the rescue teams proceed with their investigation.
