Karon Police responded to a request at 4.15pm on Saturday (June 25) from staff at a beachfront hotel in Karon for permission to gain entry to one of their rooms in which a foreigner was thought to be inside, though unresponsive.
“The cleaner wanted to access the room. There were electrical appliances on inside the room but the door was locked and no response to knocks,” said Pol Maj Patiwat Yodkwan.
Upon gaining access to the room, police discovered the body of the man, who was named as a 61-year-old Russian national. The Phuket News is witholding his name until it can be confirmed that the next of kin have been notified.
“There were no signs of a struggle but a lot of medication. So, we believe he most likely died from personal health condition,” said Pol Maj Patiwat.
Among the other items collected in the room and photographed include a tablet, bag, smartphone, passport, wristwatch, B1,260 in cash, another official Russian document booklet and a handwritten letter.
Police have yet to comment about the contents of the letter or clarify if they believe there is any connection with the death of the man, whose body has been transported to Vachira Hospital Phuket for further examination.