ArticleBritish boy, 16, found dead in a Thai forest as Police hunt for his missing girlfriend


A forest in Thailand became the scene of a tragic discovery as the lifeless body of 16-year-old British teen, Woramet Ben Taota, was found. At the same time, authorities are fervently searching for his missing girlfriend.

Woramet Ben Taota and 16-year-old Yam went for a motorcycle ride in Lampang on Saturday but failed to return home, prompting concerns.

Local police were alerted on Sunday morning about Ben being found dead in a grove in the Ban Than district. Tragically, he had sustained head wounds, and his phone and cash were missing from his shoulder bag, leading authorities to suspect foul play and a possible robbery as the cause of death.

With no signs of struggle, investigators believe Ben was killed and left in the woods. His girlfriend, who was last seen with him, remains missing.

Reports from Thai media stated that Ben’s body was discovered by a garbage collector on Sunday morning. The police have launched an extensive investigation, including the participation of forensic teams and medical personnel.

The teenage victim was found at the scene clad in a black long sleeve T-shirt and jeans, leaning against a tree, prompting authorities to conduct an autopsy at the hospital.

Police are actively seeking the missing girlfriend, considering her a crucial figure in the case. Ben’s mother revealed that he had bid her goodbye on Saturday evening, mentioning that he was “going to work with friends,” without divulging further details.

The parents of the missing girl have made a public plea for help in finding their daughter. The police are exploring all possible motives for the incident, including personal conflicts, work disputes, and potential romantic entanglements.

Police Colonel Sittisak emphasized the ongoing nature of the investigation, stating, “We have not yet finalized the issue. It is still unclear whether it was a robbery, because the phone and cash of the deceased were not found, but we still cannot rule out other issues.”

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