A 52 year old bus driver was found dead beside his parked vehicle in Chachoengsao province, central Thailand, leaving factory workers stranded as police launched an investigation.
The incident took place around 9pm yesterday, September 23, at a designated parking area along Bang Na-Trat Road. The driver, identified as 52 year old Veerawat from Samut Prakan, was found lying on his back next to the driver’s side door.
The bus, carrying registration number 30-3638 Bangkok, had been left with its fan running inside the cabin. Personal belongings, including cash and documents, were untouched. Police confirmed there were no signs of a struggle on the body.
Witness Somkid, who first came across the scene, said he had just parked his own vehicle nearby when his employer called. The factory where Veerawat worked had raised concerns after the bus failed to arrive to collect staff.
“When I went to check, the headlights were still on. I walked closer and was shocked to see him lying there.”
He added that he had spotted Veerawat earlier that evening, riding his motorcycle around 6pm.
Officers from Bang Pakong Police Station attended the scene and launched an investigation. While no foul play is suspected at this stage, police plan to contact Veerawat’s family to check for any history of medical conditions that may have contributed to his sudden death.
Veerawut’s body has been sent to Bang Pakong Hospital for a post-mortem examination to establish the cause of death before being released to his family for funeral rites.
Police said the lack of disturbance to the vehicle or its contents indicated the death was likely natural, but further forensic results are required to confirm this, reported KhaoSod.
The unexpected loss has raised questions among locals, with many speculating that exhaustion or underlying health issues may have played a role. Veerawat’s death left factory workers waiting for their bus journey home until replacement arrangements were made.
Police said they will complete a full investigation to provide clarity for the family and those affected.
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