The body of a red-haired young woman with extensive tattoos on her back was discovered in a rubbish bin in Klaeng district of Rayong on Thursday morning after a refuse bag burst open inside a garbage truck.
Police, forensic officers, a doctor and rescue workers were dispatched to tambon Kasae Bon after being alerted at about 6am.
A garbage truck was found parked by the roadside when police arrived at the scene.
In the pile of refuse, officers discovered the body of a woman believed to be about 20 years old. She had long red hair, fair skin and a slim build, with extensive tattoos covering her back, said police.
Forensic officers who examined the tattoos said they had not yet been fully coloured, and it was still unclear what the design depicted.
The body was in an advanced state of decomposition, with maggots and flies covering the remains and a strong odour. Authorities estimated that she had been dead for at least four to five days.
A sanitation worker told police that he came across a rubbish bin emitting an unusually bad smell. The bin was surrounded by flies and contained large numbers of maggots. The workers emptied its contents into the truck.
One of the refuse bags burst open, revealing what appeared to be a human body. The workers realised it was the corpse of a woman and immediately alerted police.
The body has been sent for a post-mortem examination to determine the cause of death and confirm the victim’s identity.
