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. 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. She was also reported to be intoxicated.
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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Adapted by ASEAN Now แจ็ค โพธิ์แดง 4 June 2026