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Tragic Discovery on Rama II Road Pedestrian Bridge

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A man was found deceased on a pedestrian bridge in Samut Songkhram, prompting a police investigation.

On the morning of July 29, 2026, a pedestrian bridge crossing Rama II Road in Bang Kaeo, Samut Songkhram, became the site of a grim discovery. According to a report by Khaosod Online Thailand, a local worker commuting to his job encountered the body of a man hanging in the middle of the bridge.

Upon receiving the report, Police Lieutenant Colonel Chutima Banjongpru of the Mueang Samut Songkhram Police Station, accompanied by rescue workers from the Sawang Benjatham Foundation, arrived at the scene to conduct an investigation. Authorities estimated that the individual had been deceased for several hours. At the base of the bridge, investigators recovered a suitcase, a pair of shoes, and a drinking glass, all left in an orderly fashion.

For residents and travelers in the area, this incident caused significant distress to those passing through the busy Rama II route. While the police have secured the scene and collected evidence, the identity of the deceased and the specific circumstances leading to this event remain under investigation. Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the man's background or the official cause of death. Travelers in the vicinity should be aware that police activity may cause minor disruptions as the investigation continues.

Translated from Thai.

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