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Charity foundation workers dismantle the rope in a Kalim garden

Phuket Tourist Found Hanged: Patong Police Investigate

Tuesday, April 3, 2012
PHUKET: Police are keeping an open mind about the death on Phuket of a Russian tourist who was found hanging from a tree in Kalim, a bay north of Patong, today.

The man, aged 66, was found about 8.30am in a garden behind the Thai Style Restaurant in Prabaramee Road, said Lieutenant Jongserm Preecha of Patong's Kathu Police Station.
The man's wallet contained just 20 baht.

A passport showed he arrived in Thailand on March 15 and his visa was due to expire on April 13. He was wearing a black tee-shirt and long trousers.

Police have yet to determine where the man was staying on Phuket and want to hear what doctors have to say before ruling out foul play, Lieutenant Jongserm said.

A nylon cord had been attached to a tree in the grassy garden and a chair was not far away.

The man's body is now in Patong Hospital. Phuketwan has the man's name but will not publish it until relatives have been notified.

Anyone feeling depressed on Phuket is advised to discuss their problems with family of friends or visit a doctor.

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a 66 year old goes out and gets high end quality rope with a tow hook to hang himself? RIP

Posted by john s on April 3, 2012 17:34

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Perhaps he "slipped and fell while trying to rig a nylon rope to a tree"?

Posted by Jesse on April 3, 2012 18:40

Editor Comment:

Ah, how surprising you should pop up, Jesse. Perhaps you still have trouble reading and understanding English? Every other reader comprehends what we write. Being a scaremonger, though, requires an aptitude for distortion and misinformation. Few people are equipped for that repugnant role.

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minds are like parachutes work best when open so let's remain so to matters are investigated and facts are to hand.

Posted by traveller on April 4, 2012 01:43

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Always refreshing to read your comments Jesse, clearly not everyone will enjoy your dry sense of humor.

Posted by Tony on April 4, 2012 02:01


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