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Austrian tourist in Phuket found dead next to sexual aids

Austrian tourist in Phuket found dead next to sexual aids

PHUKET: An elderly Austrian tourist was found dead in his Patong hotel room bed on Sunday (January 20), and is believed to have died from a medical condition.

Wednesday 23 January 2013 11:00 AM


The body of Anton Wegnia, aged 74, was found at the Austria Garden hotel in Patong. Close by were an asthma inhaler and medicine to enhance sexual performance.

Kathu Police detective Col Theerasak Boonsang said both items were seized by police.

After questioning people, police said Mr Wegnia was a “good-tempered man”, and had been with many women.

Mr Wegnia’s body was taken to Patong Hospital to determine the cause of death, but police believe Mr Wegnia died from a medical condition.

Read the original story on the Pattaya Daily News here.