Body of Missing Man Recovered in Samut Songkhram
A 63-year-old man who fell from a boat two days ago has been found deceased near the mouth of the Mae Klong River.
On October 27, 2026, local authorities in Samut Songkhram province recovered the body of a 63-year-old man, identified as Mr. Sawiang, near the Faison Pier in Bang Chakreng sub-district. The discovery was made by a local resident who was fishing for shrimp in the area and alerted the Sawang Benjatham Foundation rescue team and the Mueang Samut Songkhram Police.
According to preliminary investigations, the victim had been reported missing after falling from a boat on the night of October 25, 2026, at approximately 8:30 PM near a pier on the Mae Klong River. Police Lieutenant Colonel Phaiwan Sriphana, the investigating officer, confirmed that the body was retrieved from the water following the report.
For residents and travelers in the region, this incident serves as a somber reminder of the inherent risks associated with nighttime water travel and the importance of adhering to maritime safety protocols. While the circumstances of the fall are currently being investigated by local authorities, the case highlights the dangers of navigating river piers after dark. At this time, official reports have not yet detailed the specific factors that led to the man falling from the vessel, and further investigation by the police is ongoing to finalize the circumstances surrounding the accident.
