Search under way after naked woman disappears into Prachin Buri forest
Rescue teams and thermal drones searched over 100 rai of forest in Prachantakham district for a woman in her 30s who fled home unclothed, pausing overnight for her safety. The story Search under way after naked woman disappears into Prachin Buri forest as seen on Thaiger News .
A search operation is underway in Prachin Buri after a naked woman, believed to be in her 30s and with a psychiatric condition, vanished into the community forest. The search began following a report from the Bu Fai subdistrict headman, Samart, who contacted the Ruam Katanyu Rescue Foundation. Over 100 officials and rescue workers, including civil defense volunteers and teams from various organizations, joined the effort.
Thermal-imaging drones were also deployed to aid in the search. Around 11.30am, searchers spotted the woman running out of woodland near her home before fleeing into the extensive forest covering over 100 rai. Despite continuous efforts throughout the day and night, her whereabouts remained unknown. Her family expressed concern as no sign of her was found.
The search was suspended at 10.30pm the same day by Prachantakham district chief Phairat Inpanya, citing the large number of participants and potential distress to the woman. The operation is set to resume tomorrow, August 28.
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