Last missing man found in Tham Luang National Park after three-day search

CHIANG RAI — 5 October 2026, The final missing man has been found in Tham Luang-Khun Nam Nang Non National Park in Chiang Rai, officials said on Sunday.

Thanong Boonyod, 39, of Mae Sai district, went missing in the forest on Doi Chong mountain on 3 October after entering the area with two relatives to collect bamboo caterpillars, locally known as rot duan.

Park officials found Thanong at 13:07 on 5 October and were bringing him down the mountain. He appeared exhausted after going without food and was given water and basic food at the scene.

The search operation began after three men became stranded in the forest. Boonsueb Chaihang, 57, and Saranyu Boonyod, 32, were found and safely brought out on 4 October.

Before entering the forest, the group had encountered patrol officers, who warned them to leave the protected area. Authorities have now called off the search after locating all three men. Thanong will undergo a medical examination once he is out of the park.