Report Double Tragedy in Phuket: Young Aussie and Suspect Found Dead

[snoop1130]

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In a startling turn of events, a 23-year-old Australian traveller was discovered dead in a hotel room in Phuket, just days after an accused murderer from Australia was also found lifeless on the island.

 

Authorities in Thalang, northern Phuket, are probing the sudden demise of the young man, discovered in his hotel on July 23, a mere day before his scheduled departure back to Australia.

 

Police Lieutenant Colonel Thanom Thongpaen relayed that the police were alerted by a nurse from Thalang Hospital at around 10am about the foreigner's death in Tambon Thepkrasattri. The traveller, who had checked in on July 20, was due to leave on July 24.

 

Upon arrival, officers found the young man lying on the bed in a black T-shirt, still clutching his mobile phone. There were no indications of a break-in or struggle, nor any injuries that would suggest foul play. However, the police noted the presence of bandages on his elbow and wrist, believed to be from a recent motorbike accident, according to friends.

 

A forensic expert was called to examine the scene, and the body was transported to Vachira Phuket Hospital for a post-mortem. The Australian Consulate has been notified, although the man's identity is being withheld pending family notification. The cause of death remains undetermined, as investigations continue.

 

This incident follows closely on the heels of the mysterious death of Kevin Steven Correll, aged 69, whose body was found in a Patong hotel on July 18. Correll was a prime suspect in the 2001 killing of 23-year-old Rachelle Childs near Sydney. Her tragic end, with her body found partially burned, had never been resolved, and Correll’s death means her family may never see justice.

 

Thai police have labelled the circumstances surrounding Correll's death as “a mystery.”

 

These two deaths in quick succession have cast a shadow over Phuket, an island famed for its vibrant nightlife. Local authorities are now under mounting pressure to unravel these enigmatic cases, which have sparked concern among locals and visitors alike.

 

Both incidents underline the urgency for a thorough investigation, as the island's reputation as a lively, safe tourist destination faces increased scrutiny. The developments come with an emotional toll, particularly for the families involved, left grappling for answers amidst the turmoil.

 

As the investigations proceed, they highlight a broader concern about the safety and security measures in holiday hotspots. With conversions, the young traveller’s plight in this tropical locale now draws not only heartfelt sympathy but also international attention, with authorities working tirelessly to bring clarity to these puzzling events.

 

Stay tuned for further updates as the story unfolds, with local and international cooperation expected to play a crucial role in the weeks ahead.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-07-24

 

 

[hotchilli]

[cardinalblue]

Lots of mystery in Thailand

[smew]

A new police terminology: mysterious  death in addition to suicides.Case solved.

[Grusa]

Why are these two completely unrelated cases being conflated? 

[Thingamabob]

2 hours ago, Grusa said:

Why are these two completely unrelated cases being conflated? Very poor journalism, and totally inappropriate.

2 hours ago, Grusa said:

Why are these two completely unrelated cases being conflated? 

Pretty obvious I would have thought. While apparently not directly linked, they are both Australian, and both died in Phuket.

[Harrisfan]

1 minute ago, Thingamabob said:

Pretty obvious I would have thought. While apparently not directly linked, they are both Australian, and both died in Phuket.

So people die daily. The cases are not related.

[wozzlegummich]

Ban foreigners - that will stop the deaths and poor reporting.

[Thingamabob]

11 minutes ago, Harrisfan said:

So people die daily. The cases are not related.

Hence my comment they are not directly linked.

[Harrisfan]

Just now, Thingamabob said:

Hence my comment they are not directly linked.

69 death heart failure normal. 23 is unusual. 

[novacova]

18 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

However, the police noted the presence of bandages on his elbow and wrist, believed to be from a recent motorbike accident, according to friends.

Possible brain concussion? Wearing a flimsy Micky Mouse helmet that doesn’t fit properly wouldn’t necessarily protect the noggin in a collision.

[Chalong circle]

So a nurse from Thalang Hospital reported that one man was dead in an hotel room ? Not easy to understand. Was she giving care to him ?

[JJ-Thailand]

Couldn't care less, just another everyday event in the land of U-turns.

[Beat666]

4 hours ago, wozzlegummich said:

Ban foreigners - that will stop the deaths and poor reporting.

That is, what the Aborigines are saying for many years already .😎😂