Chiang Mai homebuyer finds skeleton inside abandoned house

Chiang Mai, September 15, 2026 — A potential homebuyer in the Thai city of Chiang Mai made a shocking discovery while inspecting an abandoned house slated for auction. Inside the two-story wooden structure, located near a bustling fresh market, a skeleton had been found by the curious buyer. The skeletal remains were discovered on a bed covered by a mosquito net, revealing only the skeleton of a severely decomposed individual.

Police from Mae Ping Police Station were alerted and subsequently examined the scene, sending the remains to a forensic doctor for identification and autopsy. Villagers had not noticed anything amiss with the property, as it was situated in close proximity to the market where people frequently passed by, especially in the mornings.

The owner of the house, Sriwan Sae Jiew, was last seen around five to six years ago and was believed to be around 93 years old at the time of her death. Her son, who had been living with her, is currently imprisoned in Tak province. Police suspect that the remains may belong to Sriwan, pending further forensic examination and identification.