Australian Tourist Found Dead in Thai Hotel Room
PHUKET, THAILAND, JUL 23 – Two Australian men, including former NSW MP Jeremy Kinross, died suddenly in Phuket with no signs of foul play; investigations remain ongoing, officials said.
- Police from Thalong Station found a 23-year-old Australian traveller dead in his hotel room in Tambon Thepkrasattri, Phuket on July 23, 2025.
- The individual had arrived at the hotel on July 20 and was scheduled to depart on July 24, with no indications of disturbance or visible injuries pointing to foul play.
- Investigators called a forensic doctor, took the body to Vachira Phuket Hospital for post-mortem, and noted the man had bandaged injuries from a recent motorbike accident, as reported by friends.
- Thai police described the circumstances surrounding the death as “a mystery,” and officials confirmed that Australian diplomatic representatives have been informed, with investigations ongoing amid growing concerns about safety in tourist destinations.
- This incident follows closely after the death of Kevin Steven Correll, intensifying local pressure to clarify puzzling cases affecting Phuket’s reputation as a safe tourist destination.
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Former NSW MP dies suddenly in Thailand
Phuket police say doctors believe he choked on corn kernels.
·Sydney, Australia
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