Missing Teacher Found Deceased in Lamphun Province
A 54-year-old kindergarten teacher reported missing from Lampang has been discovered deceased inside her vehicle in a forest area in Lamphun.
According to reports from Khaosod Online, 54-year-old kindergarten teacher Wiriya Phayom, known as 'Kru Nueng,' was found deceased inside her Nissan Almera in a community forest in Li District, Lamphun Province, on November 12, 2026. Ms. Wiriya had been reported missing by her family after she was last seen leaving her home in Ko Kha District, Lampang, on the morning of November 7. Her family had been unable to contact her for five days. The discovery was made by a local resident who noticed the vehicle parked in the forest area since November 10 while working in a rubber plantation. Local police and rescue teams from Li District responded to the scene to investigate. While the discovery confirms the tragic end to the search, the circumstances surrounding her death and the reasons for her presence in the remote forest area remain under investigation by local authorities. For residents and travellers in the region, this incident serves as a reminder to exercise caution when travelling through isolated areas. Further details regarding the cause of death are expected to be released by the police as the investigation continues.
