Transport
Police Assist Elderly Woman Stranded at Sisaket Bank
A 76-year-old woman was assisted by police in Sisaket after traveling 20 kilometers to a bank only to find her accounts inactive.
On July 31, 2026, police in Sisaket province provided assistance to a 76-year-old woman, identified as Thongmuan, who had become stranded at a bank branch on Thepha Road. According to a report by Khaosod Online, the woman traveled over 20 kilometers from her home in Mak Khiap sub-district, carrying three bank books and her personal belongings, with the intention of withdrawing funds for her living expenses.
Upon arrival, she discovered that her accounts contained only a nominal amount and were no longer active. Concerned citizens alerted the local police after observing her distressed state near the bank's queue kiosk. Police Lieutenant Boonluean Phonlekha arrived at the scene to find the woman exhausted. Officers subsequently arranged for her safe transport back to her residence.
For residents and travelers, this incident highlights the importance of community vigilance in rural areas. While the police successfully ensured the woman's safe return, the underlying circumstances regarding her financial situation remain unclear. It has not been confirmed whether the inactivity of her accounts was due to a lack of recent transactions or other administrative issues. Authorities have appealed to the woman's relatives to provide closer care and support for her well-being moving forward.
Translated from Thai.
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