Suspicious Package Found Near Phitsanulok Railway Station; Police Inspect and Secure Area Temporarily

On the morning of Sunday, July 19, 2026, a suspicious object — a brown tape-sealed box — was found on the sidewalk in front of Phitsanulok Railway Station. Police at Mueang Phitsanulok Station were notified at about 08:20 and rushed to the scene with the provincial police Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team and rescue personnel from Prasat Boon Sathan Foundation. Rescue teams cordoned off the area and evacuated nearby people within roughly a 50-meter radius for safety.

EOD officers used a high-frequency scanner and remote CCTV inspection before carefully opening the box with a detection robot. Initial checks showed the box contained documents and personal items, with no components indicating an explosive device. Authorities took the items back to the station for further forensic testing to be certain, and reopened traffic in the area at 11:30.

The incident alarmed station users and vendors around the railway station, which is one of the province’s main transport hubs. Ms. Sukanya, an employee at a shop near the station, said she saw the box early in the morning and called the police immediately. Some tourists who arrived at the station had to temporarily change travel plans, but officials provided information and suggested alternate routes during the incident.

The superintendent of Mueang Phitsanulok Police Station said that although the preliminary inspection found no explosive device, procedures must be followed to ensure maximum safety. Investigations will include reviewing CCTV footage around the station, interviewing witnesses, and tracing the box’s transportation route to determine ownership and why it was left in a public place. He emphasized that anyone found to have intentionally caused alarm or violated the law will be prosecuted strictly.

Incidents like this highlight the vulnerability of public spaces to emergencies and the importance of coordination among relevant agencies. Rescue personnel and the provincial police received public praise for their swift and systematic response. Nevertheless, local residents and business owners urged increased CCTV installation and routine patrols during morning and evening hours to reduce the risk of similar incidents in the future.

Regarding prosecution and the forensic examination report, police said they will expedite a summary within seven days and notify the public if any information relevant to security or public safety is discovered. This emergency response also reminded the community around Phitsanulok Railway Station to stay vigilant and cooperate with security agencies by reporting suspicious items or behavior for everyone’s safety.