Swiss expat found dead at home in Chalong

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Swiss expat found dead at home in Chalong

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Rescue workers prepare to transport the body of Phuket expat Rolf Werner Ruegg, 81, from Switzerland, to Vachira Phuket Hospital. photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: -- Police have confirmed that Phuket expat Rolf Werner Ruegg, 81, from Switzerland, was found dead in his home in Chalong yesterday afternoon (April 25).

 

His body was discovered by housekeeper Chonthicha Jarunai, who notified the police, said Lt Chanat Hongsitthichaikul of the Chalong Police.

 

Officers and rescue workers arrived at the home, in a sidestreet off Luang Por Chaem Rd, which runs alongside Phuket’s famed Wat Chalong temple, to find Mr Ruegg’s body lying face up on the bed.

 

“We believe he died at least two days before his body was found. There were no marks on his body indicating that he was involved in any sort of a fight and no signs of a struggle in his room,” Lt Chanat said.

 

“Ms Chonthicha told us that Mr Ruegg lived in the house with Thai wife, Nom ‘Khaek’ Sang-u-rai, 58, but she had returned home to Patthalung for a visit three days ago,” Lt Chanat explained.

 

“Mr Ruegg was alone in the house. Ms Chonthicha said she came to do some housework last Saturday and that Mr Ruegg was here and he was healthy.

 

Full story: http://www.thephuketnews.com/swiss-expat-found-dead-at-home-in-chalong-61922.php

 

-- © Copyright Phuket News 2017-04-26

[Jeremy50]

Died naturally of old age. Absurd and intrusive 'reporting'.

[worgeordie]

Shit ,I hope they dont report my death on here, a fat Geordie found arse up

on the bathroom floor,wife was not at home,nothing disturbed,Police say

cause of death,he had a bad case of diarrhea ,running to toilet and must

have slipped and hit his head, what a epitaph.somethings the World does 

not need to know.  RIP Swiss man.

regards Worgeordie

[LivinginKata]

1 hour ago, worgeordie said:

Shit ,I hope they dont report my death on here, a fat Geordie found arse up

on the bathroom floor,wife was not at home,nothing disturbed,Police say

cause of death,he had a bad case of diarrhea ,running to toilet and must

have slipped and hit his head, what a epitaph.somethings the World does 

not need to know.  RIP Swiss man.

regards Worgeordie

 

Jeez, I hate the idea of dying here at home with all these goons taking photos, likely stealing anything of value lying about. It just disgusting ....

[KhunBENQ]

Let's hope he had good time in Thailand.

[stevenl]

3 hours ago, worgeordie said:

Shit ,I hope they dont report my death on here, a fat Geordie found arse up

on the bathroom floor,wife was not at home,nothing disturbed,Police say

cause of death,he had a bad case of diarrhea ,running to toilet and must

have slipped and hit his head, what a epitaph.somethings the World does 

not need to know.  RIP Swiss man.

regards Worgeordie

Totally agree, I have in the past expressed the same sentiment.

 

And please no autopsy as well, although I think that is SOP for foreigners dying here?

[transam]

RIP chap.....

 

I told Mrs.Trans that if I pop off before her and you see ANYONE with an iPhone just dribbling to make a Facebook hit, tell them to <deleted!> off and throw a chair at them...

[dunroaming]

4 hours ago, Jeremy50 said:

Died naturally of old age. Absurd and intrusive 'reporting'.

Well you would think so but TIT.  Wife away (again) and he decides to die of natural causes.  Sorry but even I am more cynical when you get these stories every day.  I hope you are right though.

[KhunBENQ]

28 minutes ago, transam said:

with an iPhone

Or any of the chocolate bars!

[natway09]

I hope he enjoyed his retirement here. Cheers Swiss man.

dunroaming you are just too cynical. How long have you been like this?

[IamNoone88]

We don't know how we will go. But we will all go. I hope with dignity.

[Mickmouse1]

Most farangs death have 1 thing in common...ALWAYS HE with She away at the time body discovered???or is it me?

Edited April 26, 2017 by Mickmouse1

[Mickmouse1]

RIP

[gemguy]

Why is the wife said to be away in the majority of such cases.

Insurance???

 

 

[Andrew Dwyer]

Face up on the bed , hope he didn't suffer , 81 years old, he had a good innings !!

RIP Rolf