PHUKET: ''Big Dave'' Munting, a much-loved resident of Phuket's Kamala district, suffered a fatal heart attack at the weekend at the age of 43.
Mr Munting, originally from Essex, had been living on Phuket for more than 10 years and was a familiar face in and around the Kamala region, north of Patong.
He had just completed a property development project around the Laguna area, one friend said today.
Peter Crisp, proprietor of the Aussie Pub in Kamala, said: ''You know you've lost a loveable character when the staff are in tears.''
''Big Dave,'' who hailed from Essex, appreciated a game of pool, Chelsea football club and rugby league, Mr Crisp said. ''Dave also loved a few beers,'' he added.
It's believed Mr Munting got out of bed feeling unwell about 4am on Sunday, sat on a sofa and then collapsed.
He lived with his friend Khun O and the couple were caring for Khun O's three-year-old niece.
Funeral arrangements have yet to be announced.
Mr Munting, originally from Essex, had been living on Phuket for more than 10 years and was a familiar face in and around the Kamala region, north of Patong.
He had just completed a property development project around the Laguna area, one friend said today.
Peter Crisp, proprietor of the Aussie Pub in Kamala, said: ''You know you've lost a loveable character when the staff are in tears.''
''Big Dave,'' who hailed from Essex, appreciated a game of pool, Chelsea football club and rugby league, Mr Crisp said. ''Dave also loved a few beers,'' he added.
It's believed Mr Munting got out of bed feeling unwell about 4am on Sunday, sat on a sofa and then collapsed.
He lived with his friend Khun O and the couple were caring for Khun O's three-year-old niece.
Funeral arrangements have yet to be announced.
OMG, R. I. P.
Posted by hotgem on August 26, 2014 15:55