At 11am this morning, Phuket City police were called to the scene to investigate the death of the controversial politician. Police confirmed to The Phuket News, who were also present at the scene, that the body belonged to Pian Keesin, 72.
According to police, Pian’s driver attempted to call him but there was no answer so he went in the house to look for him. He found Pian lying on the bathroom floor naked.
“After inspecting the body, it appears as though Pian slipped over and died. There appeared to be no sign of a struggle or any bruises. However, we will need to carry out a full examination at Vachira Phuket Hospital to fully identify the cause of his death,” said a doctor at the scene.
Prab Keesin, a son of Pian, posted on his Facebook page at midday today, “The news of my father’s passing has left me heartbroken. He opened up many opportunities for me in life.”
The Phuket News also talked with Mr Prab this afternoon where he said he was filled with sadness and that: “the funeral will be held at his Pian’s house in Patong”.
“The body has been sent to Vachira Phuket Hospital for examination, but at this stage we are unsure whether the body will be sent to Surat Thani for further forensic tests to determine the cause of death,” he added.
Mr Prab also explained that his father had suffered from asthma throughout his life, but police are yet to confirm whether this had any contribution to his fall.
Police will detain Pian's body for up to three days.