From http://www.farang-deaths.com/case/mark-fenn/:

Mark Fenn , a British journalist, has unexpectedly passed away in his sleep at his home in Chiang Mai (เชียงใหม่) early Sunday morning, the Foreign Correspondent Club of Thailand reported.

The 38-year-old long-time resident was a well-known journalist covering Thailand for several popular news media such as South China Morning Post, Bangkok Post and The Straits Times. He also occasionally contributed to Al Jazeera and The Guardian in London.

Before concentrating on his journalism career, Mr Fenn had lived in Singapore and tought English at the Pannesastra University in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, after which he relocated to Bangkok. In 2014, Mr Fenn moved from the Thai capital to Chiang Mai to work for the local English online magazine Chiang Mai CityNews until 2015.

Details about his passing have not yet been determined. A funeral service is being held at Wat Pa Peng (ฌาปนกิจสถานวัดป่าแพ่ง), Chiang Mai until January 19. Tuesday ceremony begins at 19:30 and his cremation will take place on Wednesday at noon.

I had the chance to meet him once. Really nce guy, and I liked his work. Probably some more in Chiang Mai knew him.

Why plan to cremate him before the reason for his death at only 38 is established?

Why plan to cremate him before the reason for his death at only 38 is established?

Perhaps it would be better stated as ..... you and I do not know the reason for his untimely death, but that is not to say that others or the authorities do not the cause.... While many would like to know the circumstances, perhaps the family or others wish to keep it personal. Whatever ...... RIP young man Gone way before the expected expiry date.

For those that are interested, the BBC world service published an article by Mark a few hours ago, possibly his last.

Another interesting and well written piece. A true shame he did not live to see it published.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-35192153

They do have burial cemetaries in Chiang Mai in case anyone's interested.

One is located near the Ping River just down from the iron bridge.

Why plan to cremate him before the reason for his death at only 38 is established?

Better yet, why would anyone owe you that explanation?

Why plan to cremate him before the reason for his death at only 38 is established?

Better yet, why would anyone owe you that explanation?

I don't think davehowden believes he is owed an explanation, I think his comment was rhetorical.

Mark Fenn was also an investigative journalist and it seems unusual that he died in his sleep at 38. If I died in my sleep as a journalist in Thailand I would want people to ask detailed questions about the circumstances and what I was working on in private.

Gonzo the Face's suggestion that the family may want to keep it private may be true, but it is worth remaining diligent. Who know's what Mark might have been researching.

Part of the main stream media and cover up pedophile organisation the BBC .Sorry that someone so young should die though .R.I.P

never knew him but RiP

waaaay too young

38 that's scary!

38 is very young to pass away, seems he had a promising career, condolences to his family.

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How very true.

People in Thailand die every day, Thais as well as farangs.

Strangely enough people die in every country around the world.