Body of Foreign Woman Found Floating in Sea Near Racha Island

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture from responders.

 

The badly decomposed body of an unidentified foreign woman has been discovered floating in the sea near Racha Island, off the coast of Phuket. Authorities are now working to determine her identity and the cause of death.

 

On the morning of March 16, lifeguards stationed at Racha Yai Island received reports from a fishing boat crew that they had spotted a body floating in open water between Racha Island and Hey Island.

 

In response, the Andaman Pearl 3 patrol boat was dispatched to the reported location, where officers discovered the body at coordinates 39 degrees north and 22 degrees east.

 

Upon inspection, the body was found floating face-down and in an advanced state of decomposition. Initial assessments suggest the deceased is a foreign woman, with identifiable tattoos on her leg.

 

The remains were carefully retrieved from the sea and transported to Chalong Pier, where rescue foundation personnel took custody of the body. Authorities from Chalong Police Station have since transferred the remains to Vachira Phuket Hospital, where forensic specialists will conduct a thorough autopsy.

 

Preliminary reports suggest it could be the American tourist who rented a jet ski in Patong and went missing at sea on February 27.

 

DNA testing and additional forensic examinations will be carried out to confirm the woman’s identity and establish the circumstances surrounding her death

 

The investigation remains ongoing as police work to uncover the details behind this incident.

 

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https://aseannow.com/topic/1353108-american-tourist-missing-after-jet-ski-incident-at-patong-beach/

 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1353646-search-continues-for-missing-american-tourist-in-patong-bay/

 

-- 2025-03-17

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Woke to Sounds]

Possible shark attack  🤔

[watchcat]

  On 3/16/2025 at 9:16 PM, Georgealbert said:

an unidentified foreign woman has been discovered floating in the sea near Racha Island,

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Floating is good

 

  On 3/16/2025 at 9:16 PM, Georgealbert said:

The badly decomposed body of an unidentified foreign woman

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Not so good

[novacova]

  On 3/16/2025 at 10:12 PM, Woke to Sounds said:

Possible shark attack  🤔

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  On 3/16/2025 at 9:16 PM, Georgealbert said:

Preliminary reports suggest it could be the American tourist who rented a jet ski in Patong and went missing at sea on February 27.

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…or lost control of the jet ski, fell off, got dragged by the current and didn’t have the strength to reach the jet ski. 

[stevenl]

  On 3/16/2025 at 11:34 PM, novacova said:

 

…or lost control of the jet ski, fell off, got dragged by the current and didn’t have the strength to reach the jet ski. 

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Not according to the initial account.

[snoop1130]

Thai Fishermen Find Body of Suspected Missing American Woman

 

Photo via Facebook/ อบจ.ภูเก็ต – องค์การบริหารส่วนจังหวัดภูเก็ต

 

Amid the serene waters between Koh Racha Yai and Koh He in Phuket province, Thai fishermen yesterday stumbled upon a grim discovery—a decomposed body, suspected to be that of the missing American, Nina Ng. The body was first noticed floating face-down by a local fishing boat, prompting officers from the Phuket Tourist Assistance Centre to examine the scene around 8.20am.

 

While the gender of the deceased has not yet been confirmed, the attire—a dark blue T-shirt and pink shorts—matches the description of Ng, who disappeared in February. At that time, Ng, aged 38, rented a jet ski at Patong Beach and was last seen venturing offshore alone.

 

 

 

The body showed signs of prolonged exposure to the elements; it was severely swollen and decomposed, with only the skull intact. Authorities have since retrieved the body, transporting it to Chalong Bay Pier for an autopsy, aiming to confirm the identity and ascertain the cause of death.

 

The incident highlights the potential dangers faced by solo adventurers and underscores the need for caution while engaging in aquatic activities. As the investigation progresses, police in Phuket remain in close contact with American authorities, who have been assisting in the search for Ng since her disappearance, reported The Thaiger.

 

-- 2025-03-17

 

 

[Georgealbert]

 

UPDATE
Body Found Near Racha Yai Now Confirmed as Male

Picture from responders.

The medical team at Vachira Phuket Hospital has confirmed on the afternoon of 17 March, that the body recovered from the sea near Racha Yai Island on 16 March is that of a male, contrary to initial reports that it had been a foreign female.

 

The body was discovered by lifeguards in the sea channel between Hae Island and Racha Island. Authorities initially struggled to determine the person’s identity due to the body’s poor condition and state of decomposition. However, forensic examination has since confirmed the gender, and investigators noted the presence of tattoos on both legs.

 

At present, officials are conducting a thorough investigation to establish the cause of death. DNA testing is also underway to identify the individual. Authorities have urged anyone with relevant information to come forward as they work to resolve the case.

 

-- 2025-03-18

 

[hotchilli]

  On 3/16/2025 at 10:12 PM, Woke to Sounds said:

Possible shark attack  🤔

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Keep up the meds....

[david rucker]

Unidentified woman found floating is a man. That's quite a lot of decomposition

[portisaacozzy]

  8 hours ago, david rucker said:

Unidentified woman found floating is a man. That's quite a lot of decomposition

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its got to do with transition,trust me im a Doctor