A 56-year-old man was rescued after falling into a deep well at a rental property in Nong Prue, Bang Lamung, Chon Buri, on 29 April 2026. Emergency responders took over 30 minutes to bring him to safety after he became trapped in water at the bottom. He was conscious throughout and later taken to hospital with multiple abrasions.
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Rescue teams from the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Pattaya Foundation and Nong Prue municipal disaster prevention officials were alerted at 09:50. The incident occurred in Soi Noen Plub Wan 29, where the man, identified as Preecha Tueanprakhon, had fallen into a cement-lined well. The structure consisted of four stacked concrete rings and a soil base below.
Mr Preecha was found standing on broken debris, in water, at the bottom of the well, wearing shorts and no shirt, unable to climb out unaided. Relatives and residents attempted to help by lowering a rope and ventilating the shaft with a fan due to concerns over limited oxygen, but were unsuccessful. Rescue workers then deployed a rope rescue system, sending a specialist, in breathing apparatus, down to secure the man before lifting both back to the surface using a tripod and pulley retrieval system.
His wife, Joy, said he had been moving items near the well before stepping onto a deteriorated cover made of old wood and concrete. The cover gave way, causing him to fall directly into the well, which had been used as a backup water source during supply outages. She added that he was fortunate not to suffer a head injury.
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Emergency medical staff provided first aid at the scene before transferring him to Bhattamakun Hospital Pattaya for further treatment. Officials confirmed he sustained only minor injuries, mainly cuts and abrasions.
Daily News reported that authorities have urged residents to regularly inspect old wells, abandoned pits and structures covered with ageing materials. They advised installing secure, standardised covers and clear warning signs to prevent similar incidents.
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