A 30-year-old Turkish man was found dead in a Kamala residence in Phuket on May 26. Police reported no signs of assault or foul play, although cannabis and drug paraphernalia were discovered at the scene.
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Rescue workers alerted Kamala Police Station around 3:30 pm, prompting officers to inspect a three-storey house in the Kathu district. The deceased was found near the bedroom door on the third floor, with no visible wounds or indications of a struggle. Investigators noted traces of bodily fluids on his face and vomit in the toilet.
A friend, also from Turkey, last saw the man alive at approximately 3 am. The deceased had reportedly been coughing, vomiting, and experiencing back pain the night before. According to his friend, the man frequently used cannabis alongside medication to alleviate these symptoms.
The two spent the night in separate rooms, and upon waking at 3 pm, the friend found him unresponsive and called for assistance. Police confirmed the presence of cannabis and paraphernalia in the room, with no signs of forced entry or ransacking.
Forensic doctors from Vachira Phuket Hospital conducted a preliminary site examination. The body was transferred to Patong Hospital for further investigation to establish the cause of death. Kamala Police are working with the Turkish Embassy to notify the man's family and arrange religious rites.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now · The Thaiger · 27 May 2026
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