Indian Man Dies Mysteriously at EDC Phuket Festival: No Injuries, Autopsy Ordered
28-year-old Jain Saksham found in shock after erratic behaviour at Thailand music event.
A 28-year-old Indian national, Jain Saksham, tragically died under mysterious circumstances during the Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) music festival in Phuket, Thailand. The incident unfolded in the early hours of January 18, 2026, shocking fellow attendees at the popular three-day electronic dance music event held in Cherng Talay.
According to preliminary reports from local police and the Bangkok Post, Saksham had been enjoying the festival before heading to a nearby parking area along Bandon-Choeng Thale Road. Witnesses observed him climbing onto the roof of a parked pickup truck, displaying highly disoriented and agitated behaviour. He reportedly damaged several vehicles in the vicinity before emergency services were alerted.
Responders transported him to Thalang Hospital, where doctors noted he was in a state of shock. Saksham soon lost consciousness and could not be revived despite medical intervention. Authorities confirmed there were no visible external injuries, marks of assault, or signs of violence on his body, deepening the mystery surrounding his sudden death.
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Thai police have ordered a full autopsy at Vachira Phuket Hospital to establish the exact cause. Investigators are exploring possibilities such as substance use, an adverse reaction, heat exhaustion, an undiagnosed medical condition, or other factors that may have contributed to his erratic state and eventual collapse.
The Indian Embassy in Thailand has been informed and is coordinating with local authorities. The embassy is expected to notify Saksham’s family shortly and assist with repatriation arrangements once the postmortem formalities are completed, allowing relatives to perform last rites.
The incident has cast a sombre shadow over the otherwise vibrant EDC Phuket festival, drawing attention to the importance of safety and medical preparedness at large-scale international gatherings. Further updates are awaited pending the autopsy results.
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