Accident Japanese Tourist Drowns at Karon Beach During Phuket Holiday

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

An incident occurred at Karon Beach today when a 34-year-old Japanese man drowned while swimming, soon after arriving in Phuket for a short holiday with his girlfriend.

 

At around 12:30 on 28 June, Pol. Lt. Col. Jaras Lempan of Karon Police Station received a report that a tourist was in critical condition after drowning in the sea off Karon Beach. Emergency responders transported the man to Patong Hospital, but medical staff were unable to revive him despite prolonged CPR efforts. He was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.

 

The deceased, whose name has not yet been released pending notification of family, had flown to Phuket on 27 June with his 33-year-old girlfriend. The couple had planned to stay for three days, with their trip scheduled to end on 29 June.

 

According to police investigations, the couple had gone for a swim in the sea during the late morning. It was then that the man encountered difficulty and went under. His girlfriend, visibly distraught, told authorities that she did not wish for a post-mortem examination at Vachira Phuket Hospital, believing the cause of death to be accidental drowning.

 

Police will now coordinate with the Japanese Embassy to ensure that all legal and diplomatic procedures are followed.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-06-29

 

 

 

[stevenl]

5 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

His girlfriend, visibly distraught, told authorities that she did not wish for a post-mortem examination at Vachira Phuket Hospital, believing the cause of death to be accidental drowning.

Sad.

 

Do agree with this though, what's the point of a post mortem in a situation like this. Just leave him be.