What happens when a foreigner dies in Thailand?

When a foreigner dies in Thailand: **Immediate steps (within 24 hours):** 1. Contact the deceased's embassy/consulate immediately 2. Notify travel or life insurance provider 3. If sudden/unnatural death, police will be involved **Documentation required:** - Thai Death Certificate (from Amphur, based on hospital report) - Police report (for sudden, accidental, or unnatural deaths) - Medical records from hospital - Passport (will be cancelled by embassy) **Repatriation process:** 1. Forensic autopsy (if required by embassy or insurance) 2. Embalming at licensed Thai funeral home 3. Zinc-lined coffin (international requirement) 4. Thai Ministry of Interior repatriation permit 5. MFA-endorsed translated death certificate 6. Airline cargo booking for human remains **Costs without insurance:** - Air ambulance/repatriation: THB 500,000-2,000,000 - Local costs (embalming, documentation): THB 50,000-150,000 - Cremation in Thailand: THB 10,000-100,000 (if family chooses)