A BRITISH backpacker is believed to have been electrocuted as he reached into a fridge for a bottle of water.

Grant Harrison, 36, died on January 6, while staying on the island of Koh Phangan, Thailand, a spokeswoman for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office said.

Friends of Mr Harrison said he suffered a fatal shock as he reached for the drink while relaxing by the side of a pool.

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