S’porean man dies after experiencing breathing difficulties following 45-minute massage in Thailand

Singaporean man dies after receiving massage in Thailand

A 52-year-old Singaporean man, identified as Lee Mun Tuck, reportedly died after receiving a 45-minute oil massage at a massage parlour in Phuket, Thailand at around 11pm on Saturday (7 Dec).

According to Thai media, Mr Lee, a regular at the Patong Beach establishment, began experiencing breathing difficulties shortly after the massage.

Staff at the massage parlour attempted to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on Mr Lee.

However, despite joint efforts with emergency responders, he was pronounced dead on arrival at Patong Hospital.

Medical professionals believe he had already passed away at the massage parlour.

No injuries found on body

Upon receiving the report, police investigated the incident at the massage parlour and then proceeded to Patong Hospital’s emergency room.

There, they found Mr Lee’s body lying on a bed, covered only by a blanket.

Lieutenant Colonel Chanan Mekchai confirmed that there were no visible wounds on Mr Lee’s body.

Wife does not suspect foul play

Mr Lee’s wife, who was present at the scene, stated that she does not suspect foul play as her husband had pre-existing health conditions.

She explained that he led a sedentary lifestyle and did not get adequate rest.

On the day of the incident, Mr Lee drank beer, as he often did, and after receiving a 45-minute oil massage, he began snoring before becoming unresponsive.

His wife declined an autopsy and requested that his body be repatriated to Singapore for religious ceremonies.

According to Khaosod English, his body was repatriated on Sunday (8 Dec).

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