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Taxi Driver Found Deceased in Nonthaburi Car Wash
A 65-year-old taxi driver was discovered dead inside his vehicle at a coin-operated car wash in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi, on his birthday.
On the morning of August 5, 2026, authorities in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi, responded to a report of a deceased individual at a coin-operated car wash facility in Tambon Bang Phut. According to Khaosod Online, the victim was a 65-year-old taxi driver identified as Mr. A (a pseudonym).
Police and forensic medical staff arrived to find the yellow Toyota taxi with its engine running and two windows partially lowered. The driver was found reclined in the driver's seat. Observations at the scene noted traces of vomit on the victim's collar and signs of fecal incontinence. CCTV footage from the facility shows the taxi entering the premises at 1:57 PM on August 4, 2026. The driver did not exit the vehicle after parking. The facility owner alerted authorities the following morning after noticing the vehicle had remained stationary for an extended period.
Identification documents revealed that August 4 was the victim's 65th birthday, suggesting he passed away on the same day he arrived at the car wash. For residents and travelers, this incident highlights a tragic, isolated event. While the circumstances appear suspicious due to the physical evidence found on the victim, the official cause of death remains to be confirmed by the Institute of Forensic Science. No further details regarding potential health conditions or foul play have been released at this time.
Translated from Thai.
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