Officers were called to the care facility in Moo 2, Pa Khlok, at about 8:15am after receiving a report that a man had been found hanged in a bathroom.
Patrol officers and an investigating officer from Thalang Police Station arrived at the scene and found the body of 57-year-old Narongchai Theppikul, a resident of Takua Thung District in neighbouring Phang Nga Province.
According to the police report, the incident came to light after a relative, Sakarin Aksornsawat, received a message from the deceased’s wife at about 8:09am asking him to check on Mr Narongchai, whom she had been unable to contact for two days.
Mr Sakarin went to the room and found a handwritten note on a chair. He then entered the bathroom, where he discovered Mr Narongchai unresponsive.
Police reported that Mr Narongchai had used a white nylon rope and was found in an upright position inside the bathroom.
Investigators conducted an examination of the scene and found no signs of a struggle or physical assault, and no evidence that the room had been ransacked.
In the handwritten note, Mr Narongchai apologised to his mother and loved ones, saying he had made a difficult decision, and asked people not to blame themselves for what had happened.
The note also contained a request for someone to care for his dog and included a farewell message expressing gratitude and affection to a woman who had looked after them.
The investigating officer notified the duty coroner, who attended the scene before the body was taken for examination as part of the official investigation process.
Thalang Police Superintendent Pol Col Nikorn Chuthong said the investigation is continuing in accordance with standard procedures.
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