<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>An Australian lawyer and dad of two who died in Thailand earlier this week was "deeply loved" and a "remarkable father", according to a statement from his family.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Christopher Saines, 43, was on holiday with his family in Thailand when he was found dead.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>In a statement posted on the GLG Legal website, his family wrote of their "unimaginable sorrow" at his death.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/aukus-us-review-australia-could-be-asked-to-pay-more-reports/a4866bdd-2c01-40c6-b966-c8baeefe1567" rel="" target="_blank" title=""><strong><span>Push for major changes to AUKUS in US: report</span></strong></a><strong><span></span></strong></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"At just 43, Christopher had already made a profound impact through his professional achievements and his unwavering commitment to the people and causes he cared about most," the statement read.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"He lived with purpose, passion, and drive."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Saines is survived by his wife and two young children, to whom he was "dedicated".</span><strong><span></span></strong></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/christopher-saines-australian-lawyer-dead-in-thailand-family-release-statement/51d7bc64-92c0-4c1d-946c-94956b9a5a4e" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"He will be remembered by us as a warm, loving, and caring person," the statement read.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"We are grateful for the outpouring of love and support we've received during this incredibly painful time from our friends, colleagues, and the broader public."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The statement closed with a request for privacy.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/hannah-mcguire-death-trial-jury-to-visit-site-body-was-found/dcd70d8a-9fb2-45a6-9c35-41e41133253b" rel="" target="_blank" title=""><strong><span>Jury to visit site where woman's body was found</span></strong></a><strong><span></span></strong></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>In his profile on the GLG Legal website, Saines is described as "a leading solicitor in commercial and property law" who worked with some of Queensland's "most prestigious" firms.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>He was a member of the Queensland Law Society, and on the International Bar Association committee.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/how-to-follow-9news-digital/29855bb1-ad3d-4c38-bc25-3cb52af1216f" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>DOWNLOAD THE 9NEWS APP</span></em></strong></a><strong><em><span>: Stay across all the latest in breaking news, sport, politics and the weather via our news app and get notifications sent straight to your smartphone. Available on the</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://apps.apple.com/au/app/9news/id1010533727" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>Apple App Store</span></em></strong></a><span> </span><strong><em><span>and</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nineNewsAlerts.nine.com&amp;hl=en_AU&amp;pli=1" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>Google Play</span></em></strong></a><strong><em><span>.</span></em></strong></div></div>