Woman, 49, found dead at Thalang housing development
A 49-year-old Thai woman was found dead at PML Estate in Thepkrasattri, Thalang, on Friday, 6 November, police said.
A 49-year-old Thai woman was found dead at PML Estate in Thepkrasattri, Thalang, on Friday afternoon, 6 November 2026, Thalang Police said.
Police received a report at about 4pm. A maintenance worker who had gone to the property to replace a light bulb found Patitta Palatkong near the entrance to the residence and alerted authorities.
Officers found no signs of physical assault, and police said the property had not been ransacked and belongings inside had not been disturbed. A doctor from Vachira Phuket Hospital confirmed that the death was caused by asphyxiation due to hanging. The body was taken to the hospital for a further post-mortem examination.
Thalang Police Superintendent Pol Col Nikorn Chuthong confirmed the incident. Police listed stress as a contributing factor but provided no further details about the circumstances.
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