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Aussie safe after attempted overdose

PHUKET: A 39-year-old Australian man is now in protective hospital care after he was found unconscious in his Patong hotel room from what authorities believe was an attempt to overdose on sleeping pills.

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By Eakkapop Thongtub

Thursday 9 May 2024 05:06 PM


 

Phuket Immigration officers received a request for help from the hotel staff at about 8:45am yesterday (May 8).

The hotel staff explained that the man was found unconscious in his room and staff were unable to contact family members, and therefore asked officers to help.

Phuket Immigration officers checked their database, and relatives soon arrived at the hotel, said a report of the incident.

An ambulance was called to take the man to Patong Hospital, where he is now out of danger, the report said.


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