Construction Worker Dies in Electrocution Accident at Nakhon Si Thammarat Temple
A 43-year-old construction worker has died following an electrical accident at Wat Rampradit in Pak Phanang, Nakhon Si Thammarat.
On October 22, 2026, local authorities in Pak Phanang, Nakhon Si Thammarat, responded to a fatal workplace accident at Wat Rampradit. According to Khaosod Online, a 43-year-old construction worker identified as Mr. Somsak was found deceased at the temple's construction site.
Police Colonel Prapas Srisangjorn, Superintendent of Pak Phanang Police Station, reported that the victim appeared to have suffered a fatal electric shock while operating power equipment. The body was discovered by colleagues, who subsequently alerted emergency services. Medical personnel from Pak Phanang Hospital arrived at the scene to conduct an initial examination before transporting the body for a more detailed autopsy.
For residents and visitors, this incident serves as a somber reminder of the importance of workplace safety standards, particularly regarding the use of electrical equipment in outdoor or construction environments. While the investigation into the specific cause of the equipment failure is ongoing, the authorities have coordinated with the victim's family to facilitate funeral arrangements. At this time, it remains to be confirmed whether the equipment involved had pre-existing defects or if environmental factors contributed to the accident. The site remains under review by local officials as they finalize their report on the circumstances surrounding this tragedy.
