Man hit, killed by train in southern Thailand

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Relatives say man may have been stressed due to medical condition

PUBLISHED : 31 Oct 2024 at 11:51

Rescuers remove the dead man's body from the railway track in Surat Thani on Wednesday night. (Photo: Supapong Chaolan)
Rescuers remove the dead man’s body from the railway track in Surat Thani on Wednesday night. (Photo: Supapong Chaolan)

SURAT THANI – A 45-year-old man was found dead after being struck by the Trang-Bangkok express train in this southern province on Wednesday, a day before his housewarming ceremony.

The incident occurred at 7.40pm in Wieng Sa district after train No. 84 left Trang station at 5pm. 

The dead man, identified as Pongsak Du-ngam, was found on the track, 5 kilometres before Ban Song station. His body parts were scattered around the area, according to emergency responders.

Police suspected a suicide, as a resident said they saw the man parking his motorcycle near the scene and walking into the railway area.

His relatives said that he might have been stressed by his medical condition, according to police.

The train was delayed by 45 minutes after the incident. The investigation is ongoing, police said.