An Indian tourist, 44-year-old Gaurav Sethi, was found dead on Kalim Beach, Phuket, after having breakfast on the morning of March 12. The immediate cause of death is under investigation by local authorities. Sethi’s death was reported by a hotel worker who discovered him lying face down on the beach outside his accommodation.

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Sethi's wife, Vartika Bassi, was informed by the hotel staff and was visibly distressed when identifying her husband. The couple had checked into their hotel at 3 a.m., planning to stay until March 15. Sethi had breakfast at around 8 a.m. without showing any signs of illness prior to the incident. Police found no visible injuries on Sethi, and his body was transported to Vachira Phuket Hospital for an autopsy. The Indian Embassy has been notified to assist in handling the situation.

Kalim Beach has previously been associated with reported fatalities. In 2024, a Thai woman drowned due to strong winds, and a Burmese man drowned while disregarding a no-swimming warning. Both incidents resulted in deaths caused by drowning and suffocation. In 2025, an unidentified man was discovered washed ashore, and his identity remained unknown due to a lack of documents or further public updates.

The authorities are yet to confirm the cause of Sethi’s death, with an autopsy pending. There has been no indication of foul play as reported by the police. The investigation continues as police gather more details and await the autopsy results, reported The Thaiger.

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RIP and condolences to family and friends, terrible.

I was just there and there is no surf, it's high season and the waters are calm. I don't want to do the forum speculation, just feel sorry for the guy, takes his family on vacation and passes.