INVESTIGATIONS are continuing into the death of a young man who died while enjoying the holiday of a lifetime in Thailand.

Luke Miller was found dead on Friday morning while on holiday in the island of Koh Tao.

It is believed the 27-year-old from Newport on the Isle of Wight was discovered in a hotel swimming pool and had flown out to Thailand just before Christmas with a friend.

According to reports in Thailand, CCTV is now being studied by police to discover the exact circumstance of his death but it is believed he may have been on a nearby roof when he fell into the pool.

Thai reports have also revealed that a post-mortem is due to be carried out on the mainland, Surat Thani.

His death is not thought to be suspicious.

The discovery comes just days after he posted a New Year's Eve message on Facebook in which he told how he was "living the dream".

He wrote: "Can honestly say this new year I am living the dream of to the full moon party on a speed boat drink cocktails strawberry daiquiris living life to the full yolo so let's do this."

A Foreign Office spokesman said: "We are providing assistance to the family of a British national who has died in Koh Tao, Thailand. Local authorities are investigating the death and we will remain in contact with them."

Friends have been paying tribute to Luke on social media and have since set up a fundraising page to bring his body back to the UK, so far £5,000 has been raised.

Joanne Doe wrote: "To think we were enjoying your photos seeing you live the holiday of a lifetime. This is such a shock. Will never forget that mental Christmas party at ours! At least you were living life to the full. Thoughts are with your family right now and Erin Laird xxxx RIP Luke Miller."

To make a donation to help bring Luke back to the UK, visit www.gofundme.com/jar84z4s.