The victim, identified as Chandee Tha-arsa, was a resident of Ban Na Iang viallge in Tambon Serm Klang, Serm Ngam district. She was found with her aluminium pot, lying beside an electric fence that had been erected to prevent cattle from bolting. Her right hand had burn marks from the electric shock. Police believe the woman had gone out to catch freshwater crabs in the rice field and accidentally grabbed the electric fence and got electrocuted. Police will consider taking legal action against the owner of the electric fence.

Source: The Nation Bangkok May 31, 2018 08:37 UTC