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Dublin Live
3 days ago
- Health
- Dublin Live
Woman's naked body discovered on notorious party island in popular holiday hotspot
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info The naked body of a British holidaymaker was discovered by a local resident on the infamous 'Full Moon Party' island this morning. Police hurried to the scene and found the 54-year-old washed up on a beach in Koh Phangan, southern Thailand. She was found lying face-down wearing only an orange bra, with her underwear having floated ashore nearby, reports the Mirror. Officers reported no signs of assault on her body. The Full Moon Party, which originated on the island of Ko Phangan in 1985, occurs every month on Haad Rin Beach - on the night of, before, or after every full moon. This year's event is scheduled for next week on June 10. The woman was transported to the Koh Phangan Hospital for a post-mortem examination. Police Lieutenant Pongnaphat Somboon of the Koh Phangan Police Station stated: "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." The woman was discovered by local resident Theerapong while he was out for a stroll in the area at 6.30am. Authorities said the woman had been on the island for about a month and was residing in a nearby bungalow. She intended to check out of the accommodation on June 11 - one day after the island's Full Moon Party. Staff noted the woman frequently consumed alcohol and it's been reported she injured her head after a tumble outside a supermarket on June 2. Locals came to her aid, escorting her back to her accommodation, where she declined any medical help. Upon discovering her remains, officers conducted a room check and found her possessions undisturbed. The woman is thought to have last been observed enjoying a swim at the beach on Monday evening. Police Lieutenant Pongnaphat commented: "We do not believe there is anything suspicious but CCTV images will be checked to ensure that the death was accidental." Fatalities sadly continue to loom over sought-after spots such as Phuket, Pattaya, and Krabi due to potent rip currents, inadequate swimming skills, and ignoring safety signage. Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage.
NDTV
3 days ago
- Health
- NDTV
Horror As 54-Year-Old British Woman Found Dead On Beach In Thailand
A 54-year-old British woman was found dead on a beach in Koh Phangan, Thailand, a popular island known for its Full Moon Party. According to Thai police, her body washed ashore on Tuesday morning with no signs of assault, the Independent reported. An investigation revealed she had been staying in a nearby bungalow for about a month. Authorities are looking into the circumstances surrounding her death. The tourist was found face-down on the beach, wearing only an orange bra, with her underwear washed ashore nearby. Mr. Theerapong, who discovered the body during his morning exercise walk, immediately alerted the police. She was taken to Koh Phangan Hospital for a post-mortem examination. Police Lieutenant Pongnaphat Somboon of the Koh Phangan Police Station stated: "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." As per reports, she planned to check out of her accommodation on June 11, the day after the Full Moon Party on Ko Phangan. Staff reported that she often consumed alcohol, and she had injured her head after falling outside a supermarket on June 2. Officers inspected her room and found her passport and belongings still there. The Full Moon Party, which began in 1985 on Ko Phangan, takes place monthly on Haad Rin Beach, on or around the full moon. This year's event is set for June 10. Notably, tourist destinations in Thailand like Phuket, Pattaya, and Krabi are seeing an increase in deaths due to strong rip currents, lack of swimming skills, and disregard for safety warnings. Visitors are advised to exercise caution, heed safety signs, and assess their swimming abilities before entering the water to minimise risks.
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Brit woman, 54, found dead at notorious Full Moon Party island as her body washes up on beach
Her body has been taken to hospital for a most-mortem as cops investigate TOURIST TRAGEDY Brit woman, 54, found dead at notorious Full Moon Party island as her body washes up on beach Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A BRITISH woman has tragically 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. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 A British tourist has tragically been found dead on Koh Phangan Credit: Asia Pacific Press via ViralPress 2 Crowds of people dance during the Full Moon Party on Hat Rin beach on Koh Phangan Island Credit: Getty Officers said there were no signs of assault on her body. Her body was taken to the Koh Phangan Hospital for a post-mortem examination. Police Lieutenant Pongnaphat Somboon of the Koh Phangan Police Station said: "We believe the cause of death was drowning. We will call the British Embassy to notify her relatives." Authorities said the tourist 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 drug-riddled Full Moon Party popular with tourists. The Sun has approached the FCDO for comment. More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online 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.
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Brit woman, 54, found dead at notorious Full Moon Party island as her body washes up on beach
A BRITISH woman has tragically 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. Advertisement 2 A British tourist has tragically been found dead on Koh Phangan Credit: Asia Pacific Press via ViralPress 2 Crowds of people dance during the Full Moon Party on Hat Rin beach on Koh Phangan Island Credit: Getty Officers said there were no signs of assault on her body. Her body was taken to the Koh Phangan Hospital for a post-mortem examination. Police Lieutenant Pongnaphat Somboon of the Koh Phangan Police Station said: "We believe the cause of death was drowning. We will call the British Embassy to notify her relatives." Authorities said the tourist had been staying at a nearby bungalow for around a month. Advertisement Read more on world news She was due to check out on June 11, a day after the island's infamous drug-riddled Full Moon Party popular with tourists. The Sun has approached the FCDO for comment. More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Advertisement Most read in The Sun Like us on Facebook at
