A 52-year-old Swedish tourist was found dead in his hotel room in Patong on Wednesday, April 23. The discovery triggered a police investigation into the cause of death. Patong Police received the alert at around 12:58pm. Officers arrived at the scene promptly. The hotel, a small property on Thaweewong Road, is close to the beachfront in central Patong. Emergency responders were also dispatched. The response team included a forensic doctor from Vachira Phuket Hospital and rescue workers from the Kusoldharm Phuket Foundation.


The Swedish man had been staying alone at the hotel since April 10. Police confirmed there were no signs of forced entry. Moreover, they found no evidence of violence or a struggle inside the room.

The man’s body was discovered lying on his side on the bed. His position appeared undisturbed. According to police, the room was locked from the inside when staff approached.


A hotel housekeeper was the first to raise the alarm. She told police the guest was a regular drinker. He frequently consumed alcohol in his room and often kept to himself. Initially, she knocked to clean the room but got no answer. When she returned later, she peered through the window. The man was still lying on the bed, unchanged in position.


Eventually, around midday, she entered the room. At that point, she realised the man had died. She then notified the hotel manager, who called the police.


Police checked CCTV footage for more details. It showed the tourist returning alone to his room at around 9:44 pm on Monday night, April 22. No one else entered after him.

Based on the evidence, officials estimate the man died between 6am and 8am the following morning. That means he likely died in his sleep or soon after waking.


Some personal medication was found in the room. However, police have not yet confirmed what kind or how much was present.


Forensic experts are continuing to examine the room. Meanwhile, a full post-mortem will be carried out at Vachira Phuket Hospital. This is to determine the precise cause of death.


Importantly, police stated that the Swedish Embassy has been informed. Embassy officials are now assisting in contacting the man’s family and managing follow-up procedures.


Later the same day, a second incident was reported. At around 11:50pm, Kusoldharm Foundation rescue workers were called to another hotel in Patong. This one was located on Soi Saensabai, a short walk from Bangla Road.

Inside a guest room, they found the body of another foreign tourist. The man had died earlier that evening, according to the initial report.


The foundation’s brief statement said the man “died in the room due to chronic disease.”


However, police have yet to confirm that diagnosis. His body was taken to Vachira Phuket Hospital for further examination.


No personal details have been released so far. The nationality, age, and identity of the second man remain unknown. Police have also not confirmed whether he had any known medical conditions.


Although these two deaths happened on the same day, police say there is no connection between the cases. Still, both incidents have drawn attention to tourist safety and health monitoring in hotels.

Thailand, and especially Phuket, continues to receive high numbers of foreign visitors. Many hotels are operating near capacity even though it is the low season.


As a result, officials are urging hotel staff to remain vigilant. When guests are unwell or unresponsive, staff should act quickly and notify authorities. Early intervention, they say, can save lives.


Police are also reminding tourists to inform hotels of any medical conditions. Guests travelling alone are advised to keep emergency contact details easily accessible.


Moreover, rescue foundations like Kusoldharm have asked accommodation providers to report unusual behaviour or prolonged isolation. This is especially important if alcohol or prescription medication is involved.

Once all information is confirmed and next of kin have been contacted, police say more updates will follow. Until then, officials are focused on completing medical evaluations and supporting affected families.

52 year old Swede tourist and unknown visitor found dead within a few hours at two hotels in Phuket - Thai Examiner