Bunphieng Amlungphon : Mysterious Body Found in Pond Sparks Investigation

A grim discovery was made in Mueang Amnat Charoen when a body was found floating in a pond, sparking an urgent investigation into the mysterious death of 64-year-old Bunphieng Amlungphon. The deceased had been lying in the water for an estimated two to three days.

Local police officer Khajorn Phengpit was alerted to the situation on July 2 after receiving a report about the body found near the Saensawat Pattana community. The pond, owned by an employee of Amnat Charoen Hospital, is approximately 20 metres long, 10 metres wide, and 2 metres deep, located around 500 metres from the village.

Upon initial examinations, no visible injuries were found on the body, indicating that the individual had passed away peacefully. The rice field and pond owner, 49-year-old Kowit, stated that he frequents the area daily but had not noticed anything out of the ordinary. The pond where the body was discovered is adjacent to the community road, while Kowit usually feeds the fish in another pond at the back of the field.

It was a local resident riding a motorcycle with his child who first spotted something floating in the pond. Suspecting it could be a human body, he alerted Kowit, who then confirmed the distressing find and promptly informed the authorities.

The deceased was identified as Bunphieng Amlungphon by the police’s investigative team. His daughter, Ratchanee, confirmed his identity, mentioning that he resided in a separate house and had not been seen for a few days. It is presumed that Bunphieng might have gone to the pond to fish, as his clothes were discovered near the scene.

Initial police speculation suggests that Bunphieng went to the pond for fishing purposes, given the proximity of his clothing. The investigation is ongoing to ascertain the exact circumstances surrounding his demise, with no foul play suspected at this stage, as reported by KhaoSod.