A 37-year-old South African man has died after falling from a seventh-floor balcony at a condominium in Phuket, with his body being found later the next morning in the building’s swimming pool. Emergency services were alerted, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
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According to initial police reports, security camera footage from 1 May 2026 at approximately 23:55 shows the man leaving his room on the 7th floor before walking to the balcony area and falling from height into the pool below. The fall occurred within the condominium complex in the Wichit area of central Phuket.
Authorities confirmed that the man was discovered naked, when his body was recovered from the pool. His name has not yet been formally released, pending verification procedures and notification of his next of kin.
Police have reviewed all CCTV footage and are interviewing witnesses as part of efforts to establish a clear timeline of events prior to the incident. Officers have said that no immediate signs of foul play have been identified, although all possibilities remain under consideration at this stage of the investigation.
Forensic teams will carry out a detailed post-mortem examination to confirm the cause of death and assess whether the fall was accidental, self-inflicted, or involved other contributing factors. The condominium management is cooperating fully with authorities during the investigation.
Officials have noted that incidents of this nature are rare but require thorough examination due to potential safety and legal implications. The case has also renewed attention on security measures and access control in high-rise residential buildings.
Khaosod reported that further updates are expected once the forensic results are available. Police say the investigation will focus on reconstructing the events, before the fall and identifying any relevant circumstances that may have contributed to the incident.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now Khaosod 3 May 2026
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