PHUKET — A 53-year-old Canadian businessman, Ian, was found deceased in his car near Nui Beach in Phuket’s Karon district on February 10, 2025, local police reported.
Police Colonel Kundet Na Nongkhai, superintendent of Karon Police Station, said officers discovered Ian’s body in a locked vehicle at 9:15 a.m. following a citizen’s report. Forensic experts and medical examiners were called to investigate the scene.
A farewell letter found in the vehicle revealed Ian had been struggling with severe health issues, including chronic headaches and hearing problems requiring multiple surgeries. He also mentioned financial difficulties, including his company’s bankruptcy.
“I’ve had a good life, but it’s time to go,” Ian wrote in his note. He expressed particular concern for his cats, requesting they be placed in good homes. The letter also mentioned several envelopes stored in a safe, each containing contact information for specific individuals.
According to police investigation, Ian owned a vacation rental platform company. His final wishes included cremation within one day and having his ashes scattered at Kamala Beach.
The body has been transferred to Vachira Phuket Hospital for detailed autopsy. The Canadian consulate has been notified, and authorities are working with Ian’s secretary to contact relatives abroad.
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