Phuket –
Authorities have recovered the body of a 26-year-old mobile phone store employee who went missing after reportedly jumping from Sarasin Bridge, a major crossing between Phang Nga and Phuket provinces. The discovery marks the end of a three-day search effort that drew widespread attention and community support.
The incident occurred on August 13th, when the young man, employed at a mobile phone shop inside a shopping mall in Wichit, was seen jumping from Sarasin Bridge. The bridge, which runs parallel to the Thao Thep Krasattri and Thao Sri Sunthon bridges, is a well-known landmark and transit route between the mainland and Phuket Island.
Emergency response teams from the Kusoldharm Foundation, local dive units, and volunteers from the Mai Khao Subdistrict Administrative Organization quickly mobilized to search the surrounding waters. Family members gathered at the site, lighting incense and praying for spiritual guidance in hopes of locating their loved one.
On August 14th, rescue divers continued their search into the evening, but rising tides and poor visibility forced a temporary suspension. The search resumed the following morning, with additional support from the Cherng Talay Subdistrict rescue team.
At approximately 6:20 PM on August 15, a local resident walking along Sai Kaeo Beach in Thalang District spotted a body washed ashore. Rescue personnel confirmed it was the missing man. His body was transported to Vachira Phuket Hospital for a formal autopsy before being released to his family for religious rites.
The incident has sparked conversations about mental health and the pressures faced by young workers. While authorities have not confirmed any motive, the tragedy has left a deep impact on the local community. Support services and helplines have been shared across social media, urging individuals facing emotional distress to seek help.
It has been widely reported and being confirmed in social media that the man was the same person as the mobile phone staffer who allegations said copied and shared a customer’s private data during a routine phone upgrade.
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