A New Zealander has reportedly been found dead in Thailand while mourning the death of a friend who died in the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami.

The Phuketwan Tourism News reports the 30-year-old man was with another Kiwi at the ''Light Up Phuket'' ceremony on Monday night, lighting candles in the sand as a tribute to their friend who died in the disaster.

The website says the man and his 29-year-old friend went out on the town in Patong afterwards, according to Thai police.

Lieutenant Jakapong Lurng-On of Kathu Police Station told the Tourism News the man took two bar hostesses back to his room and was found dead by his friend about 9am (Thai time) in the Keeta guesthouse the following day.

Lieutenant Jakapong said police found "two used condoms and a sex stimulant in the man's room".

The two women had left before the body was found, he said.

Lieutenant Jakapong told the Tourism News the deceased man was overweight and had undisclosed health problems prior to his death.

The Tourism News story notes two other male tourists have died in similar circumstances in Patong this year.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says it's only just been made aware of the report.

A spokeswoman says the Ministry will provide consular assistance if requested, but has so far had no approach.

She says inquiries will be made today.

Is that the same one as the topic right below?

Could you post the URL? I have checked and cannot see any duplicate.. but if it is I will delete this post

Looks like this is the dupe thread http://www.thaivisa....ed-in-thailand/