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Tragic Drowning: Saudi Tourist Found at Phuket Beach

7/28/2025

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Tragedy struck Bang Tao Beach in Phuket as lifeguards recovered the body of 22-year-old Saudi tourist Dhaher on July 28, following a heartbreaking two-day search. This incident unfolded after two other tourists were saved from the water. Authorities are now working closely with the Saudi embassy for repatriation and an autopsy to uncover the cause of this devastating loss.

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Tragedy struck Bang Tao Beach in Phuket as lifeguards recovered the body of 22-year-old Saudi tourist Dhaher on July 28, following a heartbreaking two-day search. This incident unfolded after two other tourists were saved from the water. Authorities are now working closely with the Saudi embassy for repatriation and an autopsy to uncover the cause of this devastating loss.