A 31 year old Russian woman died after falling from the eighth floor of a condominium in Kathu district, Phuket, on July 2. Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding her death. Get today's headlines by email Officers from Kathu Police Station were called to the condominium in Kathu subdistrict at about 1.35pm after receiving reports that a foreign woman had fallen from the building. Rescue workers and a forensic doctor from Vachira Phuket Hospital also attended the scene. Police found the woman’s body beside the condominium building. Her 31 year old Russian husband, who was at the scene with their one year old son, told officers the couple had argued before she left their eighth-floor room. According to the husband, he was later informed that she had fallen from the building. Police have not confirmed the circumstances leading to the fall and said their investigation remains ongoing. Initial police inquiries found that the couple had argued over financial problems and overstaying their permission to remain in Thailand. Investigators are continuing to examine all aspects of the case to establish exactly what happened. Khaosod reported that authorities have also contacted the Russian Embassy to assist with the necessary legal procedures. No further details have been released while the investigation continues. If you or anyone you know is in emotional distress, please contact the Samaritans of Thailand 24-hour hotline: 02 713 6791 (English), 02 713 6793 (Thai) or the Thai Mental Health Hotline at 1323 (Thai). Please also contact your friends or relatives at this time if you have feelings of loneliness, stress or depression. Seek help. Picture courtesy of Khaosod Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Khaosod 3 July 2026
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