A 50-year-old unnamed American man was found dead on a sixth-floor apartment balcony area in Jomtien, Chon Buri, during the early hours of 18 May 2026. Police and rescue workers were called to the scene after residents reported seeing a man lying motionless over the balcony of a seven-storey rental apartment building.
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Police said the incident was reported at around 1am to investigators at Pattaya City Police Station. Officers, led by Pol. Lt. Col. Saijai Kamjunla, arrived with rescuers from the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Pattaya rescue foundation to examine the scene.
Large numbers of Thai residents and foreign tourists had gathered outside the building when authorities arrived. The deceased man was found with his head hanging over the balcony edge on the sixth floor. He was wearing grey jeans and flip-flops but no shirt.
Initial checks by investigators indicated the man had been dead for at least three hours before their arrival. Police reported there were no signs of forced entry, theft, or a struggle inside the room.
Officers also stated that the body showed no visible injuries or signs of assault during the preliminary examination. The exact cause of death has not yet been determined.
A witness identified only as “Nong Tao”, a teenager who was sitting with friends opposite the apartment building, told police he first noticed what appeared to be a person hanging over the balcony. After taking a closer look and realising the man was motionless, he became alarmed and alerted a nearby motorcycle taxi rider, who contacted emergency services.
Investigators documented the scene and collected photographic evidence as part of the inquiry. Rescue workers later transferred the body to hospital for a full post-mortem examination to establish the precise cause of death.
SiamChon reported that the case remains under investigation, and police have not yet released further details about the circumstances leading to the man’s death. Authorities are expected to await forensic and autopsy findings before determining whether any additional action.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now SiamChon 18 May 2026