Chalong Police confirmed that officers were notified of the death at 4:07pm yesterday (Oct 29). The man was found in his room at the hotel, on Soi Ta-iad, Chalong.
According to police reports, the tourist, aged 33, had told a housekeeper the day before (Oct 28) that he was feeling tired and lacking energy. He asked the housekeeper to buy snacks from a nearby 7-Eleven and did not leave his room afterward.
At around noon the following day, the housekeeper returned to clean the room but received no response when knocking. When hotel staff unlocked the door, they discovered the man lying face up at the end of his bed.
Rescue workers from Chalong Hospital arrived soon after and confirmed that he had already passed away.
Pol Lt Col Khanaen Somrak, the investigating officer, together with a doctor from Vachira Phuket Hospital, conducted a preliminary examination and found no signs of injury or struggle. The man’s belongings were undisturbed, and several types of medication were found in the room.
Police noted that the man weighed nearly 200kg and had been staying at the camp hotel for about a week to take part in boxing and fitness training.
The initial medical assessment indicated that he likely died from a chronic health condition several hours before being found. His body was transferred to Vachira Phuket Hospital for a detailed autopsy to confirm the exact cause of death.
Chalong Police Chief Pol Col Rungrit Rattanaphakdee confirmed that officers have notified the US Embassy and are coordinating with the relevant authorities regarding the repatriation of the body.