Overview

• Housekeeping discovered the 23-year-old Australian lying on the bed early July 24 with his phone on his chest still connected to a call lasting about 12 hours
• Lieutenant Colonel Thanom Thongpaen reported there were no signs of struggle, theft or injury beyond bandaged wounds and no drugs or alcohol other than over-the-counter painkillers
• The tourist checked into the Phuket hotel on July 20 after a motorcycle accident left him with elbow and wrist injuries and had requested staff to obtain medication
• A forensic doctor attended the scene before the body was transferred to Vachira Phuket Hospital for post-mortem examination to establish the cause of death
• The Australian Consulate in Phuket has been informed and is assisting with next-of-kin notification and repatriation as the investigation continues