Malaysian woman found dead in Hatyai hotel

A Malaysian woman was found dead in a hotel room she stayed with her husband in this southern Thailand tourist town today.

Tan Soon Lin, 39, was believed to have suffered heart attack and died about 9.30am.

Initial police investigations have ruled out foul play in her death.

Hatyai Police Investigation Division assistant Capt Jamlong Kongsawad said: "There were no injuries on the victim''s body and we believe she died of a heart attack"

Tan''s husband told police that they arrived in Hatyai yesterday and checked into the hotel in Sannenusom Road.

Upon waking up at 9.30am today, he found his wife dead in bed, said Jamlong.

Tan''s remains were sent to the nearest hospital for post-mortem before repatriation for burial.

-- BERNAMA