webfact Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 American tourist found dead in Phuket hotel Phuket Gazette In addition to finding the American man’s wallet, police found open beer cans and a variety of prescription drugs. Photo: Thawit Bilabdullar PHUKET: -- A 23-year-old American tourist was found dead in his Cherng Talay hotel room by staff after he failed to checkout at noon yesterday. Staff at the Resident Resort and Spa Retreat called Cherng Talay Police at about 10:30pm to report the death. “When we entered the room, we found the man face down on the bed,” Cherng Talay Police investigator Rassada Kluengwong told the Phuket Gazette. “We believe he died about five hours earlier.” newsjs In addition to finding the American man’s wallet and other possessions, police found several open beer cans and a variety of prescription drugs. “The man checked in on Tuesday, February 5. His brother was staying in the same room as him, but left on Thursday,” Teweesak Sae-Kor, the night manager, at the resort told police. “He was supposed to only stay one more night and then checkout by noon on Friday.” “After his brother checked out at about 10pm on Thursday, the American left the resort and didn’t come back at until 6:30am,” Mr Teweesak explained. “He hanged a ‘do not disturb’ sign on his door, so our staff did not try to wake him until it was time to checkout, as we don’t like to disturb our guests.” Resort staff called his room, but there was no answer. Unsure what to do, they decided to wait for him. However, by about 10pm that night they took action and used a spare key to open the room. Once inside, they found his body, Mr Teweesak explained. “Police have yet to determine the cause of death,” Lt Col Rassada said. The Gazette is withholding the name of the deceased until relatives or next of kin have been informed. Source: http://www.phuketgaz...otel-20179.html -- Phuket Gazette 2013-02-09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post noob7 Posted February 9, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted February 9, 2013 World best forensics specialists here. No gloves needed, methinks 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartender100 Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Looks like a nice big packet of weed on the table 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rionoir Posted February 9, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted February 9, 2013 World best forensics specialists here. No gloves needed, methinks Letting the media in to take pictures is an even better technique 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtoad Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Having seen these forensic investigators in action, a potential crime scene will be contaminated within minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post disagree Posted February 9, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted February 9, 2013 contaminated... like they would ever have the funds to look for dna and such. please don't watch too much csi 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noob7 Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 But fingerprints should be possible, don't you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aguy30 Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 “He hanged a ‘do not disturb’ sign on his door, so our staff did not try to wake him until it was time to checkout, as we don’t like to disturb our guests.” His check out time was noon. They waited 10 hours past the check out time to investigate. Any other hotel would have been calling and checking the room by 1 or 2 PM. I am surprised that none of the wannabe ThaiVisa forensic and conspiracy experts commented on the the fact the police arrived at 10:30 PM and determined the guy died 5 hours earlier. That would be about 6:30 PM or 6 1/2 hours past check out time. The brother showed up at 6:30 AM and waited 15 1/2 hours before the room was checked. <deleted> is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimi007 Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 RIP young man. Only 23 years old... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davejones Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 World best forensics specialists here. No gloves needed, methinks No country in the world has forensic people if death isn't suspicious. If police had to do forensics for every death, they wouldn't have time for anything else. When someone dies in the UK, police aren't usually involved, and no-one else treats the room as a crime scene, so why do you think it should be different here. Most likely a suicide. That's life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davejones Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 “He hanged a ‘do not disturb’ sign on his door, so our staff did not try to wake him until it was time to checkout, as we don’t like to disturb our guests.” His check out time was noon. They waited 10 hours past the check out time to investigate. Any other hotel would have been calling and checking the room by 1 or 2 PM. I am surprised that none of the wannabe ThaiVisa forensic and conspiracy experts commented on the the fact the police arrived at 10:30 PM and determined the guy died 5 hours earlier. That would be about 6:30 PM or 6 1/2 hours past check out time. The brother showed up at 6:30 AM and waited 15 1/2 hours before the room was checked. <deleted> is that? His brother didn't come back. The man who died came back at 6.30 am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noob7 Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 (edited) World best forensics specialists here. No gloves needed, methinks No country in the world has forensic people if death isn't suspicious. If police had to do forensics for every death, they wouldn't have time for anything else. When someone dies in the UK, police aren't usually involved, and no-one else treats the room as a crime scene, so why do you think it should be different here. Most likely a suicide. That's life. LoL. What is the forensic guy then doing there? Oh, maybe you can't read the 'forensic' on the jacket: (picture is example only ;-) And you are right "most likely a suicide'. That's what is best to write in he report, anyway. Almost as good as 'fall from the balcony' Edited February 9, 2013 by noob7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NamKangMan Posted February 9, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted February 9, 2013 World best forensics specialists here. No gloves needed, methinks No country in the world has forensic people if death isn't suspicious. If police had to do forensics for every death, they wouldn't have time for anything else. When someone dies in the UK, police aren't usually involved, and no-one else treats the room as a crime scene, so why do you think it should be different here. Most likely a suicide. That's life. That's rubbish. All deaths are treated as suspicious by first response emergency services until cirumstances reveal otherwise. The death of a 23 year old, purely based on age, would arouse suspicion. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotto Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 What a waste of a life to die so young R.I.P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsetBkk Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 I suppose there's no way it could have been, simply, an accident? RIP 23 year old young man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annabel Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 “He hanged a ‘do not disturb’ sign on his door, so our staff did not try to wake him until it was time to checkout, as we don’t like to disturb our guests.” His check out time was noon. They waited 10 hours past the check out time to investigate. Any other hotel would have been calling and checking the room by 1 or 2 PM. I am surprised that none of the wannabe ThaiVisa forensic and conspiracy experts commented on the the fact the police arrived at 10:30 PM and determined the guy died 5 hours earlier. That would be about 6:30 PM or 6 1/2 hours past check out time. The brother showed up at 6:30 AM and waited 15 1/2 hours before the room was checked. <deleted> is that? Read the article again mate ..."After his brother checked out at about 10pm on Thursday," /// Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boater Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 World best forensics specialists here. No gloves needed, methinks No country in the world has forensic people if death isn't suspicious. If police had to do forensics for every death, they wouldn't have time for anything else. When someone dies in the UK, police aren't usually involved, and no-one else treats the room as a crime scene, so why do you think it should be different here. Most likely a suicide. That's life. That's rubbish. All deaths are treated as suspicious by first response emergency services until cirumstances reveal otherwise. The death of a 23 year old, purely based on age, would arouse suspicion. agree here, a 25 year old was found dead near my home in the UK, and straight away turned into a crime scene ( Tap out, men in white overalls ect ect ) turns out he wasnt murdered, but they have to rule that out first 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iSabai Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Is there something about Thailand that attracts the tin-hatters? Or is it something about the tin-hatters that they're attracted to Thailand? Or maybe it's just a TV thing?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carib Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Is there something about Thailand that attracts the tin-hatters? Or is it something about the tin-hatters that they're attracted to Thailand? Or maybe it's just a TV thing?? All of the above.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semper Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Looks like a nice big packet of weed on the table It's called "prescription drugs". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooka Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 (edited) World best forensics specialists here. No gloves needed, methinks No country in the world has forensic people if death isn't suspicious. If police had to do forensics for every death, they wouldn't have time for anything else. When someone dies in the UK, police aren't usually involved, and no-one else treats the room as a crime scene, so why do you think it should be different here. Most likely a suicide. That's life. WRONG. I don't know about the U.K but I can assure 150% that in Australia if the death involves a foreigner then it will be treated as an unexplained or suspicious death until deemed otherwise. A crime scene will be established, crime scene investigators (forensics) will attend. The body will automatically be assigned to the coroner.Don't ask me how many deaths I have attended because I lost count long ago. You definately would not have the media wondering through the scene it would be totally contained and isolated to the immeadiate investigator and forensic personell. Edited February 10, 2013 by chooka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacovl46 Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 World best forensics specialists here. No gloves needed, methinks I you look closely the guy in the pic holds a notepad in one hand and a pen in the other. I don't think it's necessary to wear gloves if you're intention is to only write down what's on the table! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NamKangMan Posted February 10, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted February 10, 2013 World best forensics specialists here. No gloves needed, methinks I you look closely the guy in the pic holds a notepad in one hand and a pen in the other. I don't think it's necessary to wear gloves if you're intention is to only write down what's on the table! He is probably about to write a suicide note on behalf of the deceased. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happysanook Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 World best forensics specialists here. No gloves needed, methinks No country in the world has forensic people if death isn't suspicious. If police had to do forensics for every death, they wouldn't have time for anything else. When someone dies in the UK, police aren't usually involved, and no-one else treats the room as a crime scene, so why do you think it should be different here. Most likely a suicide. That's life. Only in Thailand is a 23-yr old on holiday found face down dead in his bed "not suspicious". "Most likely a suicide"... LOL.... REALLY? The BiB need you on their team. To add to this.... His brother checked out at 10pm the night before??? I find that extremely odd. Not only that 2 brothers on holiday didn't check out together....But that he checked out out at 10pm at night... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggold Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 “He hanged a ‘do not disturb’ sign on his door, so our staff did not try to wake him until it was time to checkout, as we don’t like to disturb our guests.” His check out time was noon. They waited 10 hours past the check out time to investigate. Any other hotel would have been calling and checking the room by 1 or 2 PM.I am surprised that none of the wannabe ThaiVisa forensic and conspiracy experts commented on the the fact the police arrived at 10:30 PM and determined the guy died 5 hours earlier. That would be about 6:30 PM or 6 1/2 hours past check out time. The brother showed up at 6:30 AM and waited 15 1/2 hours before the room was checked. <deleted> is that? I think you'll fine it was the deceased who returned at 6:30am. Sounds like if the hotel staff had checked earlier they might have saved his life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycallahan Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Face down under the influence of alcohol and depressants, suffocated. Or is that too simple for some? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKS22 Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Face down under the influence of alcohol and depressants, suffocated. Or is that too simple for some? Yeah...too much alcohol mixed with Rx drugs = accidental death Sad to hear... such a young guy. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboydog Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Sad, 23 is too young to die alone in a cheap hotal in phuket. RIP young man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noob7 Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Sad, 23 is too young to die alone in a cheap hotal in phuket. RIP young man. Where did you get the information, that he was alone, that time? New forensic evidence? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noob7 Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 So you mean, since 'someone' got it out of the plastic bag and aranged it on the table, it's noy neccessary anymore, for anyone of the 'forensic' specialists, to take care about anything? That might be right, as long everybody is thinking, it's best, that it was an accident or a suicide! Only to rule that out becomes a bit more difficult. But Patong, the image rules, nothing else! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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