British Woman Dies During Thai Cosmetic Surgery

Bangkok: Thai authorities say a British woman has died under anesthesia during a corrective cosmetic procedure at the same Bangkok clinic.

Public Health ministry executive Boonruang Triruangworawat said on Friday she was operated on by a doctor who was not certified for cosmetic surgery. He has been arrested on charges of causing reckless death.

Boonruang says the 24-year-old patient stopped breathing after receiving an anesthetic during the operation on Thursday.

Thailand is known for its affordable cosmetic procedures, but there have been several deaths as a result of botched surgeries.