Chinese Tourist, 44, Dies After Drowning in Phuket Hotel Pool
A 44-year-old Chinese tourist drowned in a Phuket hotel pool on August 17 after his daughter found him unresponsive in the water; he was pronounced dead at the hospital despite resuscitation efforts.
On August 17, 2025, Phuket's Patong Police Station received notification from Patong Hospital requesting an investigation into a fatal drowning. The victim was identified as 44-year-old Chinese national Mr. Ye, who was staying at a hotel in Phuket with his family from August 16 to 22.
Ye had entered the hotel's swimming pool, which is approximately 2 meters deep. His daughter later found him standing motionless in the water and called for assistance. Foreign swimmers nearby immediately responded and pulled his body to the edge of the pool, where they performed chest compressions and called an ambulance.
Despite medical team efforts, Ye was pronounced dead at 11:30 a.m. at Patong Hospital. Dr. Suksan Kamnuansilp, the attending physician, conducted a preliminary autopsy. The body was transferred to the forensic pathology division at Vachira Hospital in Phuket for official autopsy procedures. Police documented the scene, collected evidence, and notified the Chinese Embassy in Thailand to proceed with appropriate protocols.
