In a heart-wrenching plea, the family of a young man from Loei, Thailand, who met a tragic end in Japan, is desperately seeking assistance from Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra. The family is calling for her help to ensure the safe return of their loved one’s body to his homeland. This impassioned request was initiated by Nannaphat Tanming, the victim’s aunt, who reached out to the Loei Independent Media Club to amplify her family’s cries for justice and closure.
The young man in question, 25-year-old Kornnaphat Promsung, was discovered lifeless behind a Thai restaurant in the bustling city of Hiroshima. This discovery came a distressing month after his family had reported him missing, a devastating blow marking the end of a nerve-wracking period of uncertainty and anguish for those who loved him.
Kornnaphat had traveled to Hiroshima in 2022 as part of a promising training program with Chuzosho Co Ltd and Hiroshima Sokeizai Centre. With plans to return to Thailand in April, he was last seen alive at a lively dormitory party on December 21. But the night took a mysterious and dark turn when, along with nine others, he decided to extend the party at a local Thai restaurant. That night marked the ominous last time his family and girlfriend in Thailand heard from him, during a call that abruptly cut off around 2 a.m. Bangkok time.
In a frantic attempt to locate him, his concerned relatives contacted the program manager, who promptly filed a missing person’s report on December 23. Nonetheless, an extensive check of local accident reports proved futile, yielding no evidence or clues about Kornnaphat’s whereabouts or fate.
Despite Nannaphat’s determined efforts—a whirlwind of reaching out to the Labour Ministry’s Department of Labour Protection and Welfare and directly contacting the Thai restaurant—her queries went unanswered, compounding the family’s frustration and heartache.
A chilling discovery was made last week when Kornnaphat’s body was finally found on the restaurant’s emergency stairway. The family, driven by their suspicion of foul play, are eager to travel to Japan to uncover the truth behind his untimely demise.
Efforts to communicate with the Thai consulate-general in Hiroshima for assistance in repatriating Kornnaphat’s remains have also been met with silence, deepening their desperation. Determined to bring their beloved family member home, the family has turned to the media, fervently hoping their voice reaches Prime Minister Paetongtarn.
“We’ve been trying to engage with Japanese authorities to understand legal procedures and kickstart an investigation, but we’ve been met with silence,” Ms. Nannaphat lamented, her voice brimming with emotion.
The family’s plea highlights a tragic situation that has gripped their lives and raises the critical need for international cooperation. In their darkest hour, they hope for the Prime Minister’s intervention to ensure justice is served and peace can find its way back into their hearts.
Why should the Prime Minister get involved in this case? Seems like a local issue to me.
It’s not just a local issue when it involves international relations between Thailand and Japan. The PM getting involved could expedite matters.
But shouldn’t each country’s own authorities handle their own investigations?
In matters like these, diplomacy can make a huge difference. The family needs all the help they can get.
Exactly! Families shouldn’t be left in the dark. Her intervention could bring global attention to the case.
This sounds like foul play. Why don’t the media cover these suspicious deaths more seriously?
The media tends to focus more on scandals and high-profile cases. It’s unfortunate but true.
That’s negligent. Every life has value, and the family needs answers!
Perhaps they will, now that the family is finally getting some attention.
Why was he the only one to go missing from the party? The others should be questioned too!
Exactly! There could be crucial details in questioning them, especially that night.
There’s definitely more to this story. Hope the family gets the justice they seek.
Such a tragedy. Shows how important it is to have local support when abroad.
True! Having a support network could save you in risky situations.
It also speaks to how fragile life can be. One moment you’re celebrating, the next, gone.
Japan should be more open in assisting! They’re a developed nation after all!
Imagine if the roles were reversed, and a Japanese citizen died under mysterious circumstances in Thailand… there’d be an uproar.
Exactly! Every country should be held accountable for foreign nationals on their soil.
Diplomacy goes both ways. We can’t ignore this.
This is heartbreaking. Can’t even fathom what the family is going through.
I’d love to see Thailand and Japan work together to avoid this happening again.
I can’t believe they tried to contact the consulate and were ignored.
Isn’t a consulate supposed to protect and help its citizens first?
They are, but bureaucracy can be notoriously slow.
Seems like it moves at a snail’s pace when you most need it.
It’s a disgrace… situations like this should always be high-priority.
Involving the media was a smart move by the family. Let’s hope it gets results.
I hope Paetongtarn Shinawatra listens to the family. This could be a turning point.
This truly highlights the importance of international awareness and cooperation.
What about the people he was last seen with? They should be held accountable too.
I hope the family finds peace, but the fight for justice seems just beginning.