Former NSW Liberal MP Jeremy Kinross, 65, dies unexpectedly in Thailand
Mr Kinross was found unconscious outside a supermarket in Phuket on Saturday night, having reportedly choked on corn kernels, the Sydney Morning Herald reported.
Kinross was transported to hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.
He was 65.
The masthead reported the former MP was alone and unconscious outside the supermarket near his accommodation in Cape Panwa when he was discovered by a passer-by.
His death is yet to be confirmed by Royal Thai Police.
It is not known how long he had been in Thailand at the time of his death.
Kinross practiced as a barrister and an accountant before becoming the Liberal Party member for Gordon – a position he held for six-and-a-half years in the NSW Legislative Assembly until it was abolished by redistribution in 1999.
After leaving politics, Kinross went into consultancy and specialised in strategic relationships and change.
A spokesman for the NSW Liberal Party said they were 'shocked and saddened to learn of Jeremy Kinross' untimely passing'.
'He will be fondly remembered by his colleagues, party members and the community for his great contributions, in the business sector and as the Member for Gordon.
'He served our state with distinction and will be greatly missed. On behalf of our members, we extend our deepest condolences to his family and friends.'
Current Member for Davidson Matt Cross said he was 'very sad' to hear of Kinross' death.
'He was a larger than life character and still knew many locals by first name,' he said in an online statement.
'His advice to me was simple but powerful: 'Make every day count.''
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