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The Independent
03-06-2025
- General
- The Independent
British woman found dead on full moon party island in Thailand
A British woman has been found dead on a beach in Thailand famous for hosting full moon parties. Thai Police said the woman, 54, washed ashore on a beach on Koh Phangan in southern Thailand on Tuesday morning. Officers said there were no signs of assault on her body. Police Lieutenant Pongnaphat Somboon of the Koh Phangan Police Station said: 'An X-ray of the victim's body found a large amount of sand and water in her lungs. 'We believe the cause of death was drowning. We will call the British Embassy to notify her relatives. 'We do not believe there is anything suspicious but CCTV images will be checked to ensure that the death was accidental.' The woman was taken to Koh Phangan hospital for a post-mortem examination. Local media said the woman had been drinking on Monday night and went swimming at a beach near her bungalow. Thai newspaper Maticon reported that the woman had been due to check out of her accommodation on June 11 - one day after the island's full moon party. She was discovered by a local villager Theerapong while he was out walking in the area at 6.30am on Tuesday morning. Officers inspected her room and found her passport and belongings still there, according to the newspaper. Full moon party are all-night beach gatherings that take place every month on the Haad Rin Beach on the night of, before or after every full moon. Thousands of backpackers attend the event.
The Sun
03-06-2025
- General
- The Sun
Brit woman, 54, found dead at notorious Full Moon Party island as her body washes up on beach
A BRITISH woman has been found dead on a beach in Thailand on the same island that hosts the notorious Full Moon Party. The 54-year-old washed ashore on a beach on Koh Phangan, southern Thailand, this morning. 2 2 Officers said there were no signs of assault on her body. The woman was taken to the Koh Phangan Hospital for a post-mortem examination. The Sun has approached the FCDO for comment. is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
Daily Mail
03-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Mystery as naked body of British woman is found on beach on Thai Full Moon Party island
A British tourist has been found dead on the notorious 'Full Moon Party' island this morning. The 54-year-old washed ashore on a beach on Koh Phangan, southern Thailand wearing only an orange bra. When police arrived, they found the Brit face-down as her orange underwear drifted ashore nearby. Officers said there were no signs of assault on her body and she was taken to the Koh Phangan Hospital for a post-mortem examination. Police Lieutenant Pongnaphat Somboon of the Koh Phangan Police Station said: 'An X-ray of the victim's body found a large amount of sand and water in her lungs. 'We believe the cause of death was drowning. We will call the British Embassy to notify her relatives.' MailOnline has contacted the British Embassy and the Foreign Office for comment. The woman's body had been discovered by local villager Theerapong while walking at 6.30am. Authorities said the woman had been staying at a nearby bungalow for around a month. She was due to check out on June 11, a day after the island's infamous Full Moon Party. Staff claimed she was often seen drinking alcohol during her stay. On June 2, she reportedly struck her head after tripping outside a convenience store. Good Samaritans helped her walk back to her room when she refused to seek medical attention. She was reportedly last seen swimming at the beach on Monday evening before her body was found. Police said a search of Brit's room found all of her belongings still intact. Police Lieutenant Pongnaphat added: 'We do not believe there is anything suspicious but CCTV images will be checked to ensure that the death was accidental.' Drownings are a recurring safety concern in Thailand, especially in tourist hotspots like Phuket, Pattaya, and Krabi. The deaths are often attributed to strong rip currents, lack of swimming skills, and disregard for warning signages. The waters are most dangerous during the country's rainy monsoon season, when red flags are placed in beaches to warn of dangerous sea conditions. The Thai Full Moon Party is an all-night beach party on the island of Koh Phangan which takes place on the night of every full moon. The event is usually attended by thousands of backpackers and has associations with wide-scale drug use.
News.com.au
08-05-2025
- Politics
- News.com.au
Israeli tourist's arrogant rant in Thailand
An Israeli tourist sparked outrage over an arrogant rant at a cafe in Thailand. The female holiday-maker erupted into a tirade after refusing to take off her shoes at the eatery on the Full Moon Party island of Koh Phangan on May 5. Footage shows the tourist smirking as she bragged to staff: 'My money builds your country'. Her outburst was met with fierce backlash as Thai locals slammed her seemingly disrespectful behaviour. Some even called for the police to intervene and deport her. 'Please remove this woman and blacklist her. This is offensive to all us hardworking people and our ancestors,' one local said. Another added: 'We welcome tourists with hospitality, and their taxes contribute to the economy, but this attitude or superiority is most definitely not welcome.' In a post on social media, the woman later apologised, claiming she had simply lashed out in response to the alleged harassment she faced from the Thai workers. She said: 'Hello, I am the woman in the video. First, I want to clarify that my words were taken out of context. My intention was to say that Israeli tourism contributes to the Thai economy.' 'I was subjected to physical and verbal aggression stemming from general anger toward Israeli tourists in Thailand. The person who recorded the video was not a staff member but another customer. 'I had permission to wear my shoes because I had foot pain. The filmer and her friend used violence to force me out of the cafe, even though I had already chosen to leave to avoid further confrontation.' The tourist said the video was 'misleading' and did not show the 'violence I experienced'. The incident came amid fears of the influence of Israeli tourists on a town in northern Thailand. Residents in Mae Hong Son reported a surge of unruly Israeli visitors allegedly living and working illegally in the region in February. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra even tried to allay their concerns and said their worries were unsubstantiated. She denied claims that Israelis have taken over the Pai district of the province. Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, along with Israeli Ambassador to Thailand Orna Sagiv, also visited the town. They were responding to reports of Israeli visitors misbehaving. But the Deputy PM said there were 'no concerns regarding infiltration, threats to national security, or the establishment of foreign settlements'. Thailand has been marred by over-tourism from all nationalities as the Thai government pushes visa-free schemes to boost revenue following the barren pandemic years.
Malay Mail
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
‘My money built your country': Israeli tourist sparks Thai outrage (VIDEO)
BANGKOK, May 7 — A brief video of an Israeli tourist arguing at a cafe in Koh Phangan has sparked widespread backlash across Thailand's social media platforms. The 15-second clip, first posted by the Koh Phangan Conscious Community Facebook page, shows the tourist refusing to remove her shoes before entering the cafe, defying a common Thai cultural norm. When confronted, the woman shouted, 'My money built your country,' a remark that many Thais saw as deeply disrespectful. The incident triggered a strong online reaction, with many users citing it as an example of increasing frustration over the behaviour of foreign tourists, especially Israelis, in Thailand. It also revived discussions about earlier controversies involving Israeli travellers, prompting reminders of past advisories by the Israeli embassy urging respectful conduct.
