A 54-year-old Belgian man died after jumping from the rooftop of an eight-storey condominium in Pattaya on the evening of 29 March 2026, despite rescue efforts at the scene. Emergency services were alerted at 19:50 to reports of a foreign man attempting to jump from a height at a building in Soi Naklua 16/1. By the time responders arrived, the man had already fallen and was pronounced dead at the scene after unsuccessful CPR attempts. Get today's headlines by email Police and rescue workers secured the area to allow emergency operations, but were unable to prevent the fatal outcome. The deceased was identified by authorities as Mr Christophe Eveline Loxy, a Belgian national. Authorities confirmed that officers from Pattaya City Police Station were en route to intervene but could not reach him in time. A 53-year-old security guard at the condominium stated that the man lived on the fourth floor in room 202/63. The man was located after he had gone up to the rooftop, where the guard attempted to persuade him not to jump for approximately 10 minutes. Despite these efforts, the man ultimately leapt from the building. A subsequent inspection of the man’s room by police found a strong smell of cannabis and several opened beer bottles. However, there were no signs of a struggle, forced entry, or missing belongings. Officers documented the scene as evidence. Police initially believe the man may have been under the influence of cannabis or some other drug, plus may have been experiencing mental health issues, which could have contributed to his actions. However, authorities stressed that the exact cause of the incident and contributing factors will be confirmed following a detailed forensic investigation. The body has been transferred to Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation for preservation while awaiting an autopsy. Officials are also working to interview the man’s relatives and reviewing CCTV from the condo, as part of the ongoing investigation. Investigators will rely on forensic findings to determine the precise circumstances surrounding the death. Authorities have not ruled out any factors pending the official medical report and investigation. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN เช็กข่าวพัทยา 30 Mar 2026
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