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Phuket tourist death investigations

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In late July 2026, Thai police opened a criminal investigation after a 22‑year‑old Russian visitor was found unconscious in a Patong hotel and later died at a local hospital. Authorities, including the Tourist Police and the Russian embassy, arranged for a post‑mortem and repatriation of the remains. A week later, on 6 August, a 28‑year‑old Irish tourist was discovered dead in a water reservoir in Thalang district. Police and forensic teams began a formal inquiry, reviewing CCTV, gathering evidence and awaiting an autopsy, while the Irish embassy assisted the family with repatriation. Both cases remain under investigation, with causes of death yet to be determined. Thai officials continue to coordinate with foreign diplomatic missions and conduct forensic examinations to establish the circumstances of each death. As of early August 2026, no further information has been released regarding these investigations.

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