Briton dies during Thai surgery

Doctor Sompob Sansiri is escorted by Thai police officers (AP)

A British woman has died under anaesthesia during a cosmetic procedure carried out by an uncertified surgeon at a clinic in Thailand's capital, authorities said.

The 24-year-old patient stopped breathing after receiving an anaesthetic during the operation on Thursday night, accordi ng to Boonruang Triruangworawat, director-general of the health service support department.