Phuket City Police confirmed the deceased as 53-year-old Mr Ko Thet Win, a Myanmar national. He was rushed to Mission Hospital by co-workers but was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
Pol Lt Col Natthanon Srilert, Deputy Inspector (Investigation) at Phuket City Police Station, said officers were notified of the fatality at about 11:30am.
“Initial reports indicate that the worker was hit on the head by a concrete elevator while on duty at the construction site. He sustained serious head injuries and did not survive,” Lt Col Natthanon said.
Investigators have coordinated with doctors to conduct an post-mortem examination and will continue their examination of the accident scene.
Phuket City Police Chief Pol Col Chatri Chukaew has been notified of the case.