The body of Zaw Min Thuy (also spelt Zaw Min Htoo), 39, was discovered around 3pm and later brought ashore at Sinpaiboonchai Pier in Ratsada at 9:45pm, reports Phuket City Police.
An investigative team, along with a forensic doctor, was dispatched to examine the body.
According to Niran Phummarin, captain of the fishing vessel ‘Sor Pattana 2’, the crew noticed Zaw Min Thuy was missing from the boat at around 9am. A search was launched, and the body was later found floating in the open sea.
An initial examination found no signs of assault, and a doctor determined that drowning was the likely cause of death. The body has been sent for further autopsy to confirm the cause.
Police are continuing their investigation.