A Thai man died after being rescued and pulled from the sea by lifeguards at Pattaya Beach on 7 June 2026, despite extensive efforts by rescue personnel to save his life. The incident occurred in front of the Wave Hotel on Pattaya Beach Road.
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Police from Pattaya City Police Station were alerted to the incident at 4.15pm and attended the scene alongside rescuers from the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation. On arrival, they found an unidentified Thai man, estimated to be aged between 40 and 50, unconscious after being brought ashore.
The man was described as having short hair and wearing a blue short-sleeved shirt and black trousers. Lifeguards and rescue workers immediately carried out cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and successfully restored signs of life before transferring him urgently to Pattaya Memorial Hospital for further treatment.
According to Mr P, the lifeguard who first spotted the man, he was on duty monitoring safety along the beach when he noticed the individual floating in the sea. He immediately entered the water, brought the man ashore and coordinated with rescue services to begin life-saving efforts.
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Despite the rapid response and continued medical treatment, Pattaya Memorial Hospital later informed authorities that the man had died. Officials said all involved had made every effort to save his life.
The incident highlights the role of Pattaya’s lifeguards and rescue teams, who responded quickly and worked together throughout the emergency. Their actions enabled the man to regain signs of life before he was transported to hospital.
Police investigators are now working to establish the man’s identity and determine the exact cause of death. Officers are also attempting to locate relatives so that legal procedures can be completed.
Video courtesy of Pattaya Rescue
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Adapted by ASEAN Now ฉลาม นิวส์ 8 June 2026