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Australian tourist dies in Thailand after alleged assault

An Australian tourist has died in a Thailand resort town after allegedly being assaulted by another foreigner.

The 58-year-old man, was seen on CCTV engaging in an argument with a 29-year-old man near Phuket on Wednesday night.

The younger man is alleged to have assaulted the victim on Prachanukroh Road in Patong, with the Australian sustained serious head injuries.

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Alan Joliffe was allegedly assaulted on the street of a resort town near Phuket, Thailand.

It is unclear what led to the assault.

According to local media reports, he was taken to Patong Hospital later that night, but he died of his injuries.

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The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) confirmed they were providing consular assistance to the family.

We send our deepest condolences to the family at this difficult time," a DFAT spokesperson told Nine.com.au.

"They have requested privacy at this time."

Thai authorities have arrested a suspect and charged with assault causing death, according to reports in the Bangkok Post.