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Australian Bar Owner’s Girlfriend Falls From Third Floor in Pattaya

A Thai woman suffered injuries after falling from the third floor of a recently opened beer bar in Soi Buakhao, Pattaya, late on the night of 3 June 2026. Emergency responders rushed to the scene after receiving reports of the fall, while police launched an investigation into the circumstances leading up to the incident.

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Rescue workers from the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation in Pattaya were alerted to the incident at 11.30pm. Police from Pattaya City Police Station also attended the scene at a five-storey commercial building that had recently opened as a beer bar.

Large numbers of Thai and foreign tourists gathered at the location, causing traffic congestion along Soi Buakhao. Officers asked bystanders who were not involved in the incident to leave the area so emergency personnel could carry out their work.

The injured woman was later identified as Natthanida, it is believed it was her birthday. She was found with abrasions on her body and complained of pain in her back. Rescue workers provided first aid before transferring her to Pattaya City Hospital for urgent treatment and full assessment of her injuries. She was also reported to be intoxicated.

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Witnesses told police that the woman is the girlfriend of an Australian man who owns the bar. They said the couple regularly drank alcohol together and that she had previously attempted to jump from the building, but her boyfriend had managed to stop her.

Initial investigations found that she fell from the third floor of the building. Her body struck and broke through an awning before landing on the ground below.

Witnesses also stated that the couple frequently argued and that the woman had appeared stressed for several days. However, they said they did not know the cause of her distress, describing it as a private matter.

While journalists were recording the scene, the injured woman’s boyfriend, who appeared to be intoxicated, reportedly became upset, shouted at those present and attempted to prevent filming inside the area.

Pattaya City Police have documented the scene and collected evidence. Officers plan to interview the injured woman at hospital once her condition improves sufficiently for her to provide a statement. Authorities said they will wait until she is able to speak with investigators before completing the inquiry into the facts of the case and determine the cause of the incident.

If you or anyone you know is in emotional distress, please contact the Samaritans of Thailand 24-hour hotline: 02 713 6791 (English), 02 713 6793 (Thai) or the Thai Mental Health Hotline at 1323 (Thai). Please also contact your friends or relatives at this time if you have feelings of loneliness, stress or depression. Seek help.

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SAFETY FIRST Star Member

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5 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

the woman is the girlfriend of an Australian man who owns the bar. They said the couple regularly drank alcohol together and that she had previously attempted to jump from the building, but her boyfriend had managed to stop her.

Crikey, time to find a new girlfriend, poor guy.

Bloody, Aussies, too nice, befriending the mentally ill. I'd say now he's going to pay the hospital bills.

Probably spent his superannuation on the bar, hope he's not next to try harm himself. Sadly, some of these birds can make you think bad thoughts.

impulse Star Member

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If that happened in a different city, they'd also be looking into how an Aussie owns a bar. I wonder if she's one of the Thai nominees?

Ralf001 Star Member

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21 minutes ago, impulse said:

If that happened in a different city, they'd also be looking into how an Aussie owns a bar. I wonder if she's one of the Thai nominees?

Should the thread title be "49% owner" instead... or are you just being obtuse for the sake of it ?

redwood1 Ruby Member

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19 year old girlfriend.....Not much more to say...

impulse Star Member

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Should the thread title be "49% owner" instead... or are you just being obtuse for the sake of it ?

Do you really think that 51% (and controlling interest) is owned by Thais, who invested their own money?

I'm not the obtuse one in this story. That's been an open secret in Pattaya since long before I darkened the shores of Thailand in 2011.

roo860 Star Member

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Well done 👏 to the awning, probably saved more serious injury.

Bagwain Silver Member

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28 minutes ago, impulse said:

Do you really think that 51% (and controlling interest) is owned by Thais, who invested their own money?

I'm not the obtuse one in this story. That's been an open secret in Pattaya since long before I darkened the shores of Thailand in 2011.

FFS nothing to do with bar ownership. Me thinks you are addicted to Coronations Street and the like!

JoeRan Explorer Member

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People falling from balconies in Thailand seems to be the number one sport as it happens at least a few times a week, followed second by tourist’s getting robbed by ladyboys.

wmorris61 Explorer Member

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Alcohol and balconies are a bad combination in Thailand.

gravia Explorer Member

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no safety standards on Balcony gard rail height , seen some very low. Most countries have strict regulations.

save the frogs Star Member

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13 minutes ago, wmorris61 said:

Alcohol and balconies are a bad combination in Thailand.

and relationships with problems ...

save the frogs Star Member

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4 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Bloody, Aussies, too nice, befriending the mentally ill. I'd say now he's going to pay the hospital bills.

So you only take sides with farangs when it's a fellow Aussie?

Not enough information to come to your conclusions.

TopThai1964 Explorer Member

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both drunk, arguing, 19 year young gf ! What a looser and tosser this Aussie must be !

JJ-Thailand Silver Member

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We all know who will have to pay the hospital bill. ☹️

PingRoundTheWorld Gold Member

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1 hour ago, redwood1 said:

19 year old girlfriend.....Not much more to say...

How do you know she was 19? I don't see that mentioned anywhere. Either way sounds like a typical uneducated psycho serial rental girlfriend, addicted to drama and negativity and crazy all around. My first girlfriend in Thailand was like this - I got out when she started grabbing sharp objects during fights she caused for no apparent reason (genuinely schizophrenic and heard voices). She also attempted to jump off the balcony a couple of times (which I stopped). Her logic was that if she jumps police will blame me. So yeah I ran far away and broke up with her over the phone while I was safely abroad.

BerndD Silver Member

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1 hour ago, redwood1 said:

19 year old girlfriend.....Not much more to say...

 

I've read the text several times now, but I can't find any reference to the age of those who had the accident. 19 years?
Maybe I need an eye doctor.

1duckyboy Advanced Member

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1 hour ago, impulse said:

If that happened in a different city, they'd also be looking into how an Aussie owns a bar. I wonder if she's one of the Thai nominees?

I suspect her nickname is "Juney".

redwood1 Ruby Member

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3 minutes ago, BerndD said:

 

I've read the text several times now, but I can't find any reference to the age of those who had the accident. 19 years?
Maybe I need an eye doctor.

From another sorce...

NOW: A 19-year-old Thai woman was rushed to hospital with serious injuries after plunging from the third floor of a busy open bar, falling through the roof, shocking customers and staff, in Soi Buakhao, South Pattaya, late on Wednesday night.

Keeenok Powell Silver Member

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The price of alcohol doesn’t end with the purchase .

Lucky girl,I broke my ankle falling off a kerb.

Bruce Aussie Gold Member

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38 minutes ago, save the frogs said:

So you only take sides with farangs when it's a fellow Aussie?

Not enough information to come to your conclusions.

I'm an Aussie, agree with you. We don't know what been happening behind close doors. If you intoxicated in your business should be removed. Owners should have obligation to ensure safety to everyone. He sounds like a dickhead.

KhunHeineken Ruby Member

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5 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

The injured woman was later identified as Natthanida, it is believed it was her birthday.

Obviously, she wasn't happy with the amount of money hanging around her neck for her birthday. 🙂

Taboo2 Gold Member

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Hmmmm, what could go wrong when you are an alcoholic? Besides liver disease and heart issues?????

wombat Platinum Member

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51 minutes ago, save the frogs said:

and relationships with problems ...

51 minutes ago, save the frogs said:

and relationships with problems ...

sadly a Standard TG/BG reaction that ive seen in print many times.

Taboo2 Gold Member

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52 minutes ago, TopThai1964 said:

both drunk, arguing, 19 year young gf ! What a looser and tosser this Aussie must be !

Will they blame weed?

wombat Platinum Member

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1 minute ago, Taboo2 said:

Hmmmm, what could go wrong when you are an alcoholic? Besides liver disease and heart issues?????

🙃 are you saying that you have never had the same thing happened to you where a drunk bar girl has threatened to throw herself off the balcony?

Taboo2 Gold Member

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4 minutes ago, wombat said:

🙃 are you saying that you have never had the same thing happened to you where a drunk bar girl has threatened to throw herself off the balcony?

4 minutes ago, wombat said:

🙃 are you saying that you have never had the same thing happened to you where a drunk bar girl has threatened to throw herself off the balcony?

At my age and well before I retired, I avoided women who cannot control their booze. It keeps me healthy and rich.

gravity101 Advanced Member

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1 hour ago, impulse said:

I'm not the obtuse one in this story. That's been an open secret in Pattaya since long before I darkened the shores of Thailand in 2011.

Open secret in 95% of every business a foreigner was or is involved in since forever in any part of the country. The real question Is how well was the nominee 'investor' or real shareholders disguised.

wombat Platinum Member

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4 minutes ago, Taboo2 said:

It keeps me healthy and rich.

In the largest open air brothel on the planet?

simon43 Star Member

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1 hour ago, PingRoundTheWorld said:

How do you know she was 19? I don't see that mentioned anywhere. Either way sounds like a typical uneducated psycho serial rental girlfriend, addicted to drama and negativity and crazy all around. My first girlfriend in Thailand was like this - I got out when she started grabbing sharp objects during fights she caused for no apparent reason (genuinely schizophrenic and heard voices). She also attempted to jump off the balcony a couple of times (which I stopped). Her logic was that if she jumps police will blame me. So yeah I ran far away and broke up with her over the phone while I was safely abroad.

Hang on - are you talking about my crazy ex? :)

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