Phichit farmer killed by lightning
A farmer was fatally struck by lightning while out checking her rice field in Phichit’s Taphan Hin district on Tuesday morning.
Police identified the farmer as Sa-nga Khamchu, 53, a resident of Tambon Klong Koon.
Her sister, Sathien Pukwan, said Sa-nga and two neighbours had gone out to check their rice fields after heavy rains.
A thunderstorm then developed, during which Sa-nga was struck by lightning.
Sathien said her sister was wearing a ring made of brass.
