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News.com.au
15 hours ago
- Politics
- News.com.au
Former NSW Liberal MP Jeremy Kinross, 65, dies unexpectedly in Thailand
Former NSW MP Jeremy Kinross has died suddenly in Thailand. Mr Kinross was found unconscious outside a supermarket in Phuket on Saturday night, having reportedly choked on corn kernels, the Sydney Morning Herald reported. Kinross was transported to hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival. He was 65. The masthead reported the former MP was alone and unconscious outside the supermarket near his accommodation in Cape Panwa when he was discovered by a passer-by. His death is yet to be confirmed by Royal Thai Police. It is not known how long he had been in Thailand at the time of his death. Kinross practiced as a barrister and an accountant before becoming the Liberal Party member for Gordon – a position he held for six-and-a-half years in the NSW Legislative Assembly until it was abolished by redistribution in 1999. After leaving politics, Kinross went into consultancy and specialised in strategic relationships and change. A spokesman for the NSW Liberal Party said they were 'shocked and saddened to learn of Jeremy Kinross' untimely passing'. 'He will be fondly remembered by his colleagues, party members and the community for his great contributions, in the business sector and as the Member for Gordon. 'He served our state with distinction and will be greatly missed. On behalf of our members, we extend our deepest condolences to his family and friends.' Current Member for Davidson Matt Cross said he was 'very sad' to hear of Kinross' death. 'He was a larger than life character and still knew many locals by first name,' he said in an online statement. 'His advice to me was simple but powerful: 'Make every day count.''
The Guardian
16 hours ago
- The Guardian
Australian tourist found dead in Thai hotel room was on phone when he died, police say
An Australian tourist has been found dead in a Thai hotel room, one day before his flight home. The 21-year-old was discovered by housekeeping staff at a hotel on holiday island Phuket on Wednesday. Police arrived at the scene after being notified by a shocked hotel cleaner at around 10am. They found the holidaymaker, who was born in India and had an Australian passport, lying on the bed with his phone on his chest. He had bandaged injuries on an elbow and wrist from an earlier road accident. Officers said there were no signs of assault or theft in the room. Police lieutenant colonel Thanom Thongpaen, inquiry officer at Thalang district station, said: 'I saw him lying there with a mobile phone resting on his chest. He was still on a call with someone. 'The line hadn't been disconnected and he had died like that. There were no signs of struggle or anything suspicious. 'It appeared he had been on the call for about 12 hours. The phone screen had gone dark, but we could still see the call duration and confirm he was on a call. 'We don't know who he was talking to. I tried speaking into the phone, but there was no response. The line remained active, but there was no voice on the other end. The phone was locked, so we couldn't examine it further.' There were no drugs or alcohol at the scene other than over-the-counter painkillers and anti-inflammatory medication, Thongpaen said – 'about ten pills in blister packs'. 'The day before, he had a motorcycle accident and injured his elbow and wrist. He had asked the hotel maid to buy medicine for him from a pharmacy. He likely took the medication before he passed away.' Thongpaen said police 'could not determine a clear cause of death', with 'no signs of foul play in this case'. According to officers, the man had been travelling alone, with security footage showing a friend dropping him off at the hotel in the early evening. 'One of the hotel staff had a phone number for his friend, who had helped him check in, so the hotel contacted that friend to inform them of his death,' Thongpaen said. 'His friends, who are also Australians living in the same neighbourhood, weren't travelling with him but happened to meet up in Phuket.' The man's relatives had informed authorities that they did not want an autopsy and 'wished to bring his body home as soon as possible', Thongpaen said. Police said the Australian Embassy in Bangkok had been informed of the death. Guardian has contacted Dfat for comment.
Yahoo
16 hours ago
- Yahoo
23yo Aussie found dead in Thailand
A young Australian man has been found dead in a Thai hotel room reportedly one day before he was set to return home. According to local outlet 'Phuket News', police found the 23-year-old man in his hotel bed in Tambon Thepkrasatths wearing a black T-shirt and still holding his mobile phone. Phuket News reported there were no signs of a disturbance, no evidence of a break-in, and no visible injuries indicating foul play, although police did observe that his elbow and wrist had been bandaged. Friends told authorities these injuries were the result of a recent motorbike accident. An investigation officer with the local station received a call at around 10am from a nurse at Thalang Hospital, reporting the death of the 23-year-old. Officers later identified the man and confirmed that he had checked into the hotel on Sunday July 20 and was scheduled to check out on July 24. Police said the Australian Consulate in Phuket had been notified and a forensic doctor attended to examine the scene. The man's body was taken to Vachira Phuket Hospital for a post-mortem examination to determine the cause of death. Police said they were continuing their investigation. The Phuket News is withholding the man's name pending confirmation that his next of kin have been notified. Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said they were unable to comment until those further details were released.
News.com.au
17 hours ago
- News.com.au
23yo Aussie found dead in Thailand
A young Australian man has been found dead in a Thai hotel room reportedly one day before he was set to return home. According to local outlet 'Phuket News', police found the 23-year-old man in his hotel bed in Tambon Thepkrasatths wearing a black T-shirt and still holding his mobile phone. Phuket News reported there were no signs of a disturbance, no evidence of a break-in, and no visible injuries indicating foul play, although police did observe that his elbow and wrist had been bandaged. Friends told authorities these injuries were the result of a recent motorbike accident. An investigation officer with the local station received a call at around 10am from a nurse at Thalang Hospital, reporting the death of the 23-year-old. Officers later identified the man and confirmed that he had checked into the hotel on Sunday July 20 and was scheduled to check out on July 24. Police said the Australian Consulate in Phuket had been notified and a forensic doctor attended to examine the scene. The man's body was taken to Vachira Phuket Hospital for a post-mortem examination to determine the cause of death. Police said they were continuing their investigation. The Phuket News is withholding the man's name pending confirmation that his next of kin have been notified. Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said they were unable to comment until those further details were released.
Malay Mail
18 hours ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
ONYX Hospitality Group Reinforces Long-Term Commitment to Key Market Japan Through Targeted Development Strategy
Amari Pattaya BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 24 July 2025 - ONYX Hospitality Group , the prominent management company in Southeast Asia specialising in hotels and resorts, serviced apartments and luxury residences, is reinforcing its long-term commitment to Japan as a key strategic market through a targeted development initiative. As part of its broader vision for growth in Northeast Asia, ONYX will embark on a focused Japan Sales Mission from 29September to 3October 2025, aimed at strengthening trade partnerships and laying the groundwork for future growth in the initiative centres on one-on-one meetings with key partners, reflecting ONYX's strategic focus on consultative engagement and its dedication to cultivating long-term, mutually beneficial relationships within the Japanese travel Mr Yuthachai Charanachitta, CEO of ONYX Hospitality Group. "The sales mission and partner engagements will focus on showcasing ONYX's key properties in Thailand, highlighting the Group's strong presence in a region highly appealing to Japanese tourists. Thailand remains a top destination for medical and wellness tourism, golf travel, as well as long-stay and retirement segments - niches that are especially popular among Japanese travellers. ONYX Hospitality Group is uniquely positioned to cater to these markets through its diversified portfolio across key Thai and Phuket consistently rank among the top preferred destinations for Japanese travellers, creating exciting opportunities for several of ONYX's flagship properties across its Amari, OZO, and Shama brands. Properties that are already well-regarded by Japanese travellers include Amari Bangkok, Amari Phuket, Amari Pattaya, OZO North Pattaya, and Shama Lakeview Asoke Bangkok. This diverse portfolio reflects the varied preferences of the Japanese market, ranging from the warm hospitality and comprehensive services of Amari, the contemporary appeal of OZO, to the spacious serviced apartments offered by well-known destinations, there is growing interest among Japanese travellers in emerging areas such as Chonburi Province, located on Thailand's eastern Gulf coast and home to popular beach towns like Bangsaen and Pattaya. This opens further potential for properties such as Amari Pattaya, OZO North Pattaya, and the newly opened Amari Bangsaen, located approximately 85 kilometres southeast of Bangkok and close to Pattaya. Similarly, Khao Lak, in Phang Nga Province north of Phuket, represents a promising market for Amari Vogue Krabi, located nearby in Krabi Province. This reflects rising interest in secondary Thai upcoming activities in Japan aim to further strengthen the profile of ONYX's established key properties while also exploring opportunities to tailor offerings at emerging destinations, meeting the evolving needs of the Japanese market and deepening engagement with the travel enhancing ONYX's strong portfolio and proactive efforts, robust air connectivity between Thailand and Japan - including direct flights from Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka - enhances travel convenience, supporting frequent visits by both leisure and business travellers, as well as long-stay part of ONYX Hospitality Group's strategic growth, the upcoming Japan sales mission will highlight properties under the newly established ONYX Hospitality Real Estate Investment Trust (ONYXRT). This REIT was set up through a filing with Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission and initially includes four high-performing leasehold properties: Amari Bangkok, Amari Pattaya, OZO Pattaya, and OZO Phuket - all demonstrating strong average occupancy rates above 80%. Featuring ONYXRT properties in the Japan sales mission underlines the Group's integrated approach, combining operational excellence with asset optimisation to maximise value across its sales mission reinforces ONYX Hospitality Group's long-term commitment to the Japanese market by strengthening strategic relationships with leading wholesalers, OTAs, and retail agencies. It will highlight ONYX's commitment to aligning its offerings with the evolving preferences of Japanese travellers, while gathering valuable market insights to inform future product and marketing development. By maintaining a consistent and engaged presence, ONYX aims to secure sustainable growth and deepen its footprint in this important market over the years to #ONYX The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
