Karon Police were called to the beach at about 3:20pm.
Upon arrival, the investigation team observed the body floating in the open sea. Lifeguards used a speedboat to retrieve the deceased and bring him ashore.
The deceased was a foreign male wearing only black underwear, police reported. A preliminary examination conducted jointly by a forensic doctor from Vachira Phuket Hospital and Phuket’s provincial forensic team revealed no visible wounds.
The man had tattoos on his right arm and right leg and was believed to have been dead for approximately three days.
The body was transported to Vachira Phuket Hospital for a detailed examination to determine the cause of death.
Police are now working with hotels and other police stations across Phuket to check for any missing person reports that may help identify the deceased.
The investigation is ongoing.