Argentinian Man Found Dead in Hotel Room in Phuket

[Georgealbert]

 

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An elderly Argentine man has been found dead after reportedly hanging himself from the balcony of his hotel room in Phuket. Authorities are investigating the cause of death, and there are no signs of foul play.

 

At approximately 10:35 on 25 March, local police were alerted to a foreign national’s death at a hotel in the Rasada area of Muang, Phuket. Upon arrival, police found the body of a 77-year-old Argentine man, later identified as Roberto Luis Gutierrez, hanging from a nylon rope tied to the balcony railing. 
 

The victim was wearing a grey t-shirt but no trousers, and an overturned chair was found on the balcony, suggesting he may have used it to climb before hanging himself.

 

Phuket’s forensic medical team, along with police officers, conducted an initial examination and discovered a previous injury to the left wrist, consistent with self-harm. The body was transferred to Vachira Phuket Hospital for further autopsy and investigation.

 

A review of CCTV footage from 24 March revealed no signs of anyone entering the victim’s room, and there were no indications of a struggle or any missing valuables from the room. The investigation is ongoing, but authorities have ruled out the involvement of others at this stage.

 

The Argentine Embassy has been contacted, and officials will work to arrange for the victim’s family to receive the body and arrange for funeral rites.

 

The authorities are continuing their thorough examination to determine the full circumstances surrounding his death.

 

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-- 2025-03-26

 

[Georgealbert]