KOH SAMUI — A 30-year-old British man died while still wearing Muay Thai shorts on Koh Samui island in Surat Thani province.
Police officers from Bo Phut Police Station investigated the incident at Thai International Hospital shortly after midnight on March 29. The deceased was identified as Mr. Joseph, according to Nantawat Chukaew, the boxing trainer who provided additional details.
On March 28, around 9:30 PM, Joseph participated in his first-ever boxing match at the Inter Samui boxing stadium. During the third round, he was kicked in the right side of his rib cage, prompting the referee to stop the fight.
After the match ended, the deceased walked off the ring on his own and appeared normal, even removing his gloves as usual. However, while unwrapping his hand bandages, he began experiencing muscle tension, labored breathing, and eye rolling, though without seizures.
His trainer brought him to the front of the stage. At that time, Joseph was still conscious, but approximately five minutes later, he collapsed and his heart stopped beating.
While waiting for the rescue foundation ambulance, the boxing trainer performed initial cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Upon arrival at Thai International Hospital, medical staff continued CPR for about an hour before the hospital doctor pronounced him dead at 11:00 PM.
Doctors at Koh Samui Hospital have conducted an autopsy, while police officers will coordinate with the British Embassy to notify the deceased’s relatives.
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