Phuket Police Probe Mystery Death of Swedish Tourist at Bang Tao Hotel

PHUKET, Thailand – Police in Phuket are investigating the unexplained death of a 63-year-old Swedish man who was found with bruising and wounds at a hotel in the Bang Tao area, with no official cause of death yet announced. Cherng Talay Police are examining his movements and condition in the days before he was hospitalised.

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Hotel staff first discovered the man lying face-down on 17 September. He was conscious and able to speak at the time, but employees noticed bruising on his body. He declined medical treatment and did not explain how he had been injured. At about 10.35am the following day, a housekeeper found him face-down again near a bathroom, this time suffering convulsions and in a worsened condition. Staff called for medical assistance and he was taken to Thalang Hospital, where he deteriorated and died at around 9.45pm that evening.

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Police and medical staff conducted an initial examination and found wounds and bruising on the body but could not immediately determine the cause of death. The body was transferred to Vachira Phuket Hospital for a detailed post-mortem examination.

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Police have not said whether foul play is suspected, and officers are coordinating with the Swedish Embassy and immigration officials as the investigation continues. The man’s identity has not been released while authorities await confirmation that his relatives have been informed.

-Thailand News (TN)

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