There is no doubt something significant going on with foreigners falling from balconeys in Pattaya. Its been a long established meme by now. It started mainly by foreigner man of older age with possible Thai partner involvement, to "purposeful self unaliving", to just common drunken inebriation, plus the large amount of available open balconies. I say some being under standard limits mostly in older buildings. Add the media and news high publicity rate that anytime it happens to foreigner tourist or expat its more than likely to be reported in the news which feeds into the narrative. These are all contributing factors either in combination of each other or specially one of them. Drunken inebriation is the main factor overall without a doubt. Along with the serious injuries in a foreign country I feel her insurance or lack of insurance or coverage will be very difficult complication to an already grievous situation. The trauma she, the security guard(s), first responders, hospital medical doctors, hotel staff, other tourists and onlookers will be experiencing makes this another trouble turn of events to a once supposed joyful time to an tragic life altering event. This has recently happened where Im staying in another country from a man who only fell from 2nd floor. Im always try to be extra careful and mindful to take more precautions so that the probability is as minimal as possible.
