(ANN/THE NATION) – A female foreign tourist was found dead on Kata Beach in Phuket, prompting an investigation into the details of her death.
Police were notified about the incident at approximately 1.20pm on Wednesday, after receiving a report from lifeguards at the popular tourist location. The woman’s body, believed to be around 50 years old, was discovered with her face in the sand near the Karon Municipality Office.
Officers from the Karon Police Station, Phuket Tourist Police, and rescue personnel went to the scene.
The body was discovered in a swimsuit, showing significant red rashes on her legs and back. An initial inspection found no evidence of foul play or injuries indicating an assault.
“A lifeguard alerted us to a woman lying face down on the beach, who appeared to have been there for an extended period,” said Sarawut Somboon, a lifeguard employed by Karon Municipality. “The colour of her skin suggested that she had been deceased for some time.”
It is understood that the woman was travelling by herself. Her nationality has not been officially verified, though she is believed to be of either Russian or European origin.
Forensic pathologists at Vachira Phuket Hospital have been enlisted to perform a comprehensive autopsy to ascertain the cause of death.
