Russian man confirmed dead after fatal fall in Phuket hotel

A tragic incident unfolded in Phuket as police have confirmed the identity of a 37 year old Russian man who is believed to have fatally jumped from a hotel in Soi Paradise, Patong. The event took place on November 13 night, leaving police and locals in shock.

Police received a call to the hotel early yesterday, November 14, at approximately 6.30am. Upon arrival, officers and rescue workers discovered the man’s body on the extended pool patio on the third floor. He was dressed in a black T-shirt and black shorts.

The body was subsequently transported to Vachira Phuket Hospital for a post-mortem examination to ascertain further details surrounding the death.

Hotel staff recounted to police that the man had been observed at the bar situated on the 24th floor of the hotel before the incident. He was informed that the bar would close at 10pm. Despite hearing a loud noise later that evening, the staff initially dismissed it.

The grim discovery was made by a security guard patrolling the third-floor pool patio area early the following morning. The guard promptly notified the police.

CCTV footage reviewed by the police corroborated the staff’s account of events, providing clarity on the man’s final movements.

Further investigation revealed that the man had been staying at another hotel located on Phra Mettha Road. In a search of his room, police found a handwritten note, which they have classified as a suicide note, reported The Phuket News.

Police are now coordinating with officials to reach out to the relevant embassy to inform the man’s family of the tragic incident.

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