A 50-year-old British woman, who was not named by authorities, was rushed to hospital after harming herself inside a rented room in Pattaya on 17 March 2026, prompting an emergency response from police and rescue workers. Officers from Pattaya City Police Station and the Sawang Boriboon Rescue Foundation attended the scene at 15:00 at a property in Soi 5, Pratumnak. The woman was found barely conscious with a deep cut to her left wrist and significant blood loss.
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Rescue workers administered first aid at the scene before urgently transferring her to Pattaya Bhattamakun Hospital for further treatment. Broken glass fragments were found scattered across the room, with lots of blood visible across the floor and bedding. Her condition at the time of discovery was described as critical but she was stabilised enough for transport.
According to the accommodation caretaker, identified as Ms Kiwi, the woman had checked in for a daily stay at around 02:00 earlier that night and was due to check out later the same day. During her stay, she was seen crying and appeared visibly distressed, showing clear signs of emotional strain. She had also instructed staff not to disclose her presence if anyone came looking for her.
Shortly before she was due to check-out, the woman requested drinking water and asked staff to contact rescue services, from her second floor room. When staff went to check on her in the room, they discovered a large amount of blood and broken glass, prompting an immediate call to authorities. Emergency responders entered and provided assistance.
Initial discussions by responders, with the woman indicated she had been experiencing stress related to personal issues, along with insomnia. However, the exact cause of the incident has not yet been determined. Police have stated they will contact her relatives and continue investigating the circumstances surrounding the case.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now เช็กข่าวพัทยา 18 Mar 2026