PATTAYA – A 69-year-old American man was discovered deceased under unusual and mysterious circumstances in a hotel room in Na Jomtien, Sattahip, Chon Buri, on the afternoon of December 2, 2025. The man, identified as Michael, was found with his hands cuffed behind his back and his head covered with a black plastic bag, prompting a multi-faceted police investigation.

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Police Lieutenant Colonel Adisorn Kongkoy and his team arrived at the scene at 1 p.m. after being alerted by hotel staff. The body was located in the bathroom of an eighth-floor room. The deceased was wearing only brown shorts, and initial observations by authorities noted no signs of a struggle or disturbance within the room, adding to the perplexing nature of the case.

The discovery was made by a hotel housekeeper during a routine check, as the room was due to be vacated. After receiving no response to repeated knocks and telephone calls, the employee used a master key to enter and found Michael deceased, immediately notifying management and the police.

Forensic teams have been dispatched to meticulously collect evidence from the room. Police are also reviewing extensive CCTV footage from inside and around the hotel to identify any suspicious activity or individuals. While the possibility of unconventional self-inflicted harm is being considered, investigators have stated they are not ruling out other scenarios, including foul play or an accident.

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The body has been transferred to the Institute of Forensic Medicine for a full autopsy to determine the precise cause of death. Authorities are coordinating with the U.S. Embassy to notify the deceased’s next of kin and to ensure all procedures are followed correctly. The investigation remains active as police work to unravel the sequence of events leading to this mysterious death.

-Thailand News (TN)