Shocking Discovery at Phuket Resort
A luxury getaway ends in heartbreak for a Russian couple in Phuket.
On the morning of October 2, 2025, a 58-year-old tourist is found dead in the swimming pool of his Rawai district resort. Police are now probing the mysterious circumstances.
But there’s one thing they can rule out—no signs of violence.
Wife Awoken to Devastating News
It’s the house staff who make the grim discovery.
At around 10:00 am, they wake the sleeping wife, Mrs. Iuliia, with news no one wants to hear. Her husband, Mr. Vladimir, is floating lifeless in the pool.
She rushes outside, desperate, and helps pull him from the water. But it’s too late.
Last Moments Before Tragedy
Mrs. Iuliia tells police she last saw her husband at 7:00 am. He sat quietly at the table by the pool as she went back to bed.
Just three hours later, he is dead.
The couple are on holiday, seeking relaxation in the Rawai resort. Instead, they are caught in a nightmare.
Police: No Signs of Violence
Chalong Police, led by Colonel Rungrit Rattanaphakdee, arrive quickly.
They find Mr. Vladimir’s body, wet and laid out on the bed. Forensic doctors from Vachira Phuket Hospital examine the scene.
There’s no evidence of a struggle, no break-in, no wounds on the body. The room is untouched.
Yet the cause of death remains a mystery.
Autopsy Holds the Answers
The body is sent to Vachira Phuket Hospital for a full autopsy. Only a detailed examination can reveal what happened.
Was it a tragic swimming accident? Or a sudden medical emergency?
Investigators consider every possibility.
Life Insurance Raises Questions
One detail catches the attention of detectives—Mr. Vladimir has a life insurance policy.
It’s common for tourists, but still, it’s part of the investigation.
Thai authorities work closely with the Russian embassy, determined to uncover the truth.
Phuket’s String of Tourist Tragedies
This is not an isolated case.
Just days earlier, a Chinese tourist drowned at a local beach. Reports of road accidents and sudden medical emergencies among tourists are all too frequent.
Officials insist Phuket is safe, but the rising number of deaths—especially among Russian visitors—raises alarm.
Investigation in Full Swing
Chalong Police are leaving no stone unturned.
They question witnesses, review CCTV footage, and await the autopsy results.
For now, the death of the 58-year-old Russian remains a heartbreaking mystery.
Wife Faces Agony Abroad
For Mrs. Iuliia, the ordeal is only beginning.
She must cope with her husband’s loss and navigate complex formalities in a foreign country.
Tourism officials are watching closely. Another tragedy like this could tarnish Phuket’s reputation as a paradise getaway.
