' Police did not note any bruises or marks on the man’s body but took note of other signs in the room that suggested the man died on his own' - what a surprise!!

These face saving lying business men would even say there is no foul play involved if a farang was found with a knife sticking out of his back and the perpetrators hand still stuck to it

Why don't you read the link properly, in full, before condemning the police?

The building owner, who police named as Prasert Kraisanguan, told police that he had discovered the man’s body after forcing open the door when the man did not answer door after knocking several times, which he reported as “unusual behavior”.

Is this normal behavior from an owner? If the police are correct then there would not have been any sound from the room for at least three hours. He forced open the door! Why? The poor man may have just been out of the room.

Reading the link would help you out.

curious to know if had valid visa to stay in thailand.

the other unsolved puzzle in my mind is: how was the guy funding himself

in thailand.

third mystery is that 3 persons gave similar statement. how is that possible?

Your second "puzzle" is no puzzle, he had been working for a tattoo shop.

Your third mystery is easily answered by those three people telling the police the truth about him and not making up a story.

The building owner, who police named as Prasert Kraisanguan, told police that he had discovered the mans body after forcing open the door when the man did not answer door after knocking several times, which he reported as unusual behavior.

Is this normal behavior from an owner? If the police are correct then there would not have been any sound from the room for at least three hours. He forced open the door! Why? The poor man may have just been out of the room.

Reading the link would help you out.

The link doesn't open

The building owner, who police named as Prasert Kraisanguan, told police that he had discovered the mans body after forcing open the door when the man did not answer door after knocking several times, which he reported as unusual behavior.

Is this normal behavior from an owner? If the police are correct then there would not have been any sound from the room for at least three hours. He forced open the door! Why? The poor man may have just been out of the room.

Reading the link would help you out.

The link doesn't open

It does, that's how the rest of us were able to read it.

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Women's magazines, nail polish and woman's lingerie but no mention of a female associate.

Is that viagra in the silver paper on the floor?

Worked part time to 'cheer' for customers at a certain tattoo place ?

Never heard that one before.

Sounds like a real looser.

indeed, perhaps had he been tighter we would still be alive

Women's magazines, nail polish and woman's lingerie but no mention of a female associate.

Did you read the story? What does the last word in this sentence mean to you? "Officers took statements from three Thai nationals, including the building owner, a tenant on the third floor and a woman who claimed to be the deceaseds girlfriend."

Yes I read it over and over and where does it say that?

it seems your concept of reading differs from most here. it is very clearly there.

curious to know if had valid visa to stay in thailand.

the other unsolved puzzle in my mind is: how was the guy funding himself

in thailand.

third mystery is that 3 persons gave similar statement. how is that possible?

As to third mystery...coordinate your storiies before calling the BIB.

Women's magazines, nail polish and woman's lingerie but no mention of a female associate.

You need to hone your reading skills, I can clearly read alleged girlfriend

There has to be an autopsy to find the cause of death . The room to me looks like it has been ransacked possibly searching for money or valuables .The raising of the alarm to the police after only 3 hours is somewhat strange , 3 days I could understand .The family of the deceased will be able to confirm his housekeeping habits . Needs a thorough investigation, I hope .

Once again police gave verdict on thr poor fellow's death.Once again there is a Thai GF in the background.

Once again no mess no fuss let's close thd case.Tai Sti?

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Heaven forbid there should be foul play suspected. That would involve the BiB doing some work.

Women's magazines, nail polish and woman's lingerie but no mention of a female associate.

It never ceases to amaze me the dumb things that people say just because they can not be bothered to read the post properly!:-

"Officers took statements from three Thai nationals, including the building owner, a tenant on the third floor and a woman who claimed to be the deceased’s girlfriend."

Women's magazines, nail polish and woman's lingerie but no mention of a female associate.

Did you read the story? What does the last word in this sentence mean to you? "Officers took statements from three Thai nationals, including the building owner, a tenant on the third floor and a woman who claimed to be the deceaseds girlfriend."

Yes I read it over and over and where does it say that?

it seems your concept of reading differs from most here. it is very clearly there.

Should've gone to Specsavers!

...clearly somebody helped him make that mess...

...and the owner and several other people surely know who.....

....nobody dies at 37 ......without a good reason.......

...they couldn't deem it suicide.......

...yet they still won't even investigate......

...he had bruises......

....so not even a blood test..... or a scan to see if someone didn't bash his brains in....or to check if he wasn't choked to death..???

...breaking down the door bs....like a cheap Thai movie script.....they have multiple keys for sure....

...and besdies that...they know exactly what happened....

...this is another international outrage.......

...foreign governments and their embassies have to start stepping in.....and opening their mouths....

Another prospective customer for Specsavers! :-

"...he had bruises...."

"Police did not note any bruises or marks on the man’s body"

if die you in Thailand is 99 percent chance that it's suicide, after the police say.

Ever notice (haha) that there are some really nasty, unhappy people on this forum?

Couldn't handle the mess anymore and decided to end it ???

On a more serious note RIP young man

both ironic and fatuous - multitasking at is best.

Friendly reminder that drugs kill..

I think the killer was that upside down plate.. Or maybe the White powder around the table.

...clearly somebody helped him make that mess...

...and the owner and several other people surely know who.....

....nobody dies at 37 ......without a good reason.......

...they couldn't deem it suicide.......

...yet they still won't even investigate......

...he had bruises......

....so not even a blood test..... or a scan to see if someone didn't bash his brains in....or to check if he wasn't choked to death..???

...breaking down the door bs....like a cheap Thai movie script.....they have multiple keys for sure....

...and besdies that...they know exactly what happened....

...this is another international outrage.......

...foreign governments and their embassies have to start stepping in.....and opening their mouths....

A simple overdose is now 'another international outrage".

I don't think so.

Finally officers took a statement from a woman who they did not name, who revealed that she had been seeing the deceased for about two months.

She told officers that the deceased liked to drink alcohol, smoke marijuana and take valium pills and was very loud and jealous.

According to her statement, the two had a violent fight on July 14 when the man became jealous that she had “gone out with a friend”, and after the fight she stopped going to his room. However, she said that on July 15 the deceased came to see her on Bangla Road and promised to get his life together, stop drinking and earn money. She claimed that was the last she heard from him.

The body has been transported to hospital for further examination.

*Graphic details of the report have been omitted. If you are a family member of the deceased, or represent the South African government and need full details of the initial report, please email the editor [at] classactmedia.co.th

Read more at http://www.thephuketnews.com/south-african-man-found-dead-in-messy-patong-room-no-foul-play-suspected-58295.php#XGhLruZXFm6F2Ij2.99

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Women's magazines, nail polish and woman's lingerie but no mention of a female associate.

Is that viagra in the silver paper on the floor?

Looks like a condom to me.

Women's magazines, nail polish and woman's lingerie but no mention of a female associate.

Did you read the story? What does the last word in this sentence mean to you? "Officers took statements from three Thai nationals, including the building owner, a tenant on the third floor and a woman who claimed to be the deceaseds girlfriend."

Yes I read it over and over and where does it say that?

You don't have to read the link.... Read paragraph eight of the origional post.

Ever notice (haha) that there are some really nasty, unhappy people on this forum?

Yes indeed... Some nasty... But some nice... Some educated... Some not so... Some funny... Some not so... Some respectful... Some not so... Some concerned... Some not so.... Some puritanical.... Some not so... Some racist... Some not so.... And some that love the bejesus out of their guns

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It looks like he used the plate for coke. Heart failure after dope use is not uncommon.

Overdosing on the coke here would require a wheelbarrow full of it

Snorting ice would be more likely.