(ANN/THE NATION) – On Thursday (March 6), Pattaya police were alerted about the finding of a dead foreign man, thought to be Japanese, who was discovered hanging in a wooded area close to a viewpoint behind Khao Phra Yai, Koh Larn, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi. Officials worked together with forensic specialists and rescue crews to examine the area.
At the site, police discovered the corpse of a male foreigner who had hanged himself using a rope tied to a tree. The remains were found in a forested region close to the viewpoint. Less than 10 metres from the body, officials found various personal items, such as a black hooded long-sleeve shirt, a camouflaged hiking hat, a shoulder bag, a cigarette pack, a lighter, a photo of an older woman, two Viagra packs, and a set of Bluetooth earbuds.
A passport found on a stone bench inside a nearby pavilion identified the deceased as Kazuhiro I., 48, a Japanese national. The document was collected as evidence.
According to Pattaya city security personnel, a tourist notified them upon finding the corpse in the forest. Security officers quickly responded, secured the area, and alerted the police for further investigation.
Authorities documented the scene and launched an inquiry into the exact cause of death. CCTV footage from nearby areas is currently under review.
Following the initial examination, Pattaya Rescue Foundation transported the body to Bhattamakun Hospital for safekeeping while awaiting contact from the deceased’s relatives and further forensic investigation to determine the precise cause of death.
