YALA: The Malaysian Consulate-General in Songkhla has confirmed that two Malaysian citizens have died in Yala province on Saturday (Aug 2) in two separate incidents.
According to a consular statement, the first case involved a 56-year-old Malaysian male from Kedah who died in Betong, while the second case involved a 47-year-old male from Penang who died in an accident in Yaha district.
Betong police chief investigation officer Inspector Pornchai Shunual said that the 56-year-old victim entered Betong with his wife on Aug 1 to take part in a biking event.
"According to his wife, the victim collapsed in a toilet and was rushed to Betong Hospital but was pronounced dead about half an hour later," he told reporters here on Sunday (Aug 3).
A post-mortem examination confirmed that the victim died suddenly and no foul play was detected.
The Thai police allowed the deceased's next-of-kin to claim his body to be returned to Kulim with help from the Malaysian Consulate-General in Songkhla.
Meanwhile, in the second case, the Malaysian Consulate-General reported that another Malaysian man died when the superbike he was riding collided with a four-wheel drive vehicle in Yala district on Saturday evening.
The victim sustained serious injuries to the head.
His remains were brought from Yaha Hospital to Sadao Hospital, Songkhla, for temporary storage before being claimed by his next-of-kin to be returned to Penang. – Bernama
