Irish man dies while kite-surfing in Thailand

Department of Foreign Affairs provides assistance after death of man who lived in country

File photograph: Cyril Byrne
File photograph: Cyril Byrne

An Irish man has died while kite-surfing in Thailand.

The man is understood to have been living in the country for a number of years.

The Department of Foreign Affairs said it was aware of the incident and consular assistance was being provided.

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