Bangkok: The Army spokesperson clarified the issue of a spoon found after the cremation of the soldier's body, stating that all soldiers carry spoons with them for eating. It's unclear whether someone placed the spoon there or when it was left. The spokesperson also confirmed that the autopsy report did not include a spoon.
According to Thai News Agency, on February 22, 2026, at the Royal Thai Army Headquarters, Major General Winthai Suwaree, spokesperson for the Royal Thai Army, addressed public concerns regarding the discovery of a spoon after the cremation of Private Petcharat Kamlangying, a member of the 2nd Artillery Regiment, Royal Guard, stationed at Phrom Yothi Camp, Prachinburi Province, who died from heart failure. He confirmed there were no signs of physical harm or injury. He stated that soldiers typically carry spoons in their clothing pockets, and this unit did the same. It is unknown who took it and placed it in their personal belongings, or who left it there during the cremation, or when or from which body it was found.
But the main point that needs to be reiterated is how the death occurred. Everything points to a natural death, not to foul play. Furthermore, the spoon was not included in the autopsy report, according to legal and bureaucratic procedures.