Model, 30, found dead ‘floating down river’ by fisherman in Thailand as cops launch urgent probe

NewsWorld News A MODEL has been found dead allegedly floating in a river by a horrified fisherman as cops launch an investigation. The body of Sukanya Thawichokkamthon, 30, was discovered after it reportedly became lodged on a raft in the River Kwai, Thailand. Sukanya Thawichokkamthon was found dead in a Thai river Credit: Jam Press/@sukanya.thawichokkamthon The 30-year-old was a model and mother Credit: Jam Press/@sukanya.thawichokkamthon Investigators have since deemed her death as suspicious after the model’s family cast doubt over a theory she took her own life. The model and mother was last seen alive when she hailed a car to take her to Kanchanaburi, in the country’s West just 120km from Bangkok. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! The driver reportedly told authorities that the model seemed to be searching for someone or something after he dropped her off late that night. It is understood Sukanya was intoxicated at the time. Her family highly dispute claims she killed herself Credit: Jam Press/@sukanya.thawichokkamthon Police are investigating her suspicious death Credit: Jam Press/@sukanya.thawichokkamthon She was discovered the following day floating in river water by a fisherman, police say. Officers who attended the scene said there were no visible signs of assault on the victim. DNA tests confirmed the identity of the victim after her sister came forward to help the police. Investigators are awaiting a full post-mortem result while CCTV footage in the area is being analysed. Most read in The Sun Authorities are searching for her bag and phone which have gone missing. Her family has strongly rejected the possibility that she intentionally took her own life, describing Sukanya as a devoted mother to her young son. The model boasted over 24,000 followers on social media. Heartbroken fans have paid tribute to Sukanya. One person wrote: “I never thought it would be you. Rest in peace, Sukanya.” Another person said: “Sleep tight.” Comment now