An Australian tourist has been found dead in a hotel swimming pool in Phuket on Wednesday.
The 49-year-old man’s name was withheld pending notification of relatives.
He was found in the pool at the Nai Harn Beach Resort in tambon Rawai about 6 am, Pol Lt Col Prasit Ra-ob, investigation chief at Chalong police station, said.
The body was dressed in black shorts and a long-sleeved shirt.
Police investigators learned the man had a bipolar disorder and suffered from depression.
He had attempted suicide on several occasions, according to police.
His body was taken to Vachira Phuket Hospital for a post-mortem examination.
Thai media reported that the dead tourist was a former police officer.
