Part of human body washed up in Koh Si Chang area

A member of the public alerted Koh Si Chang, Chonburi, police after they spotted a section of a human body washed up on the island of Koh Yai Thao on Wednesday.

Police said it was part of the lower body and leg probably of a man.

Red underwear was still attached. Foundation workers took the part to the Koh Si Chang hospital for a detailed autopsy.

Police suspect that the man was a member of a crew on a boat who was murdered and thrown in the sea to hide the body.

They are studying missing persons reports in an effort to discover the identity of the victim.

Thai Visa / Daily News

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