Last missing man found in Tham Luang National Park after three-day search

Chiang Rai, 5 October 2026 - The last missing man has been discovered in Tham Luang-Khun Nam Nang Non National Park, officials announced on Sunday. Thanong Boonyod, a 39-year-old resident of Mae Sai district, went missing on Doi Chong mountain on 3 October while collecting bamboo caterpillars with two relatives. After entering the forest, he was unable to locate his companions and went missing.

Park officials located Thanong at 13:07 on 5 October and began lowering him down the mountain. The search operation had commenced after three men became trapped in the forest. Boonsueb Chaihang, 57, and Saranyu Boonyod, 32, were rescued and safely extracted on 4 October. The group had previously encountered park rangers who advised them to exit the protected area.

Authorities have now concluded the search after locating all three individuals. Thanong will be subjected to a medical examination upon his release from the park. The article first appeared on Khaosod English.