Koh Samet: Chinese Tourist Plunges to His Death from Resort Balcony

[webfact]

 

On February 15th,  Lieutenant Colonel Nonthanat Chomchuen, Deputy Superintendent of Phe Police Station, Rayong Province, received a report of a tourist falling from a height and dying at a resort on Koh Samet, Moo 4, Tambon Phe, Amphoe Mueang, Rayong Province. 

 

Authorities rushed to the scene with investigative teams, Rayong Hospital physicians, and representatives from the Suan Phra Kukson Foundation, reported Siam Rath. 

 

They found an injured foreigner, identified as Mr. Lao, 39 years old, a Chinese national, lying unconscious on the ground floor after falling from a second-floor balcony, sustaining severe head injuries. 

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Despite efforts to resuscitate, he succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

 

Initial inquiries revealed that resort staff heard a loud thud and upon investigation found the unconscious man. They immediately notified authorities for assistance.

 

Police conducted a thorough investigation at the scene and transferred the body to Rayong Hospital. 

 

Top Picture: Siam Rath

 

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[2baht]

9 minutes ago, webfact said:

Police conducted a thorough investigation at the scene

And the results were.................????????

[huangnon]

49 minutes ago, 2baht said:

And the results were.................????????

 

He fell or was pushed. Doesn't mention if he was alone or with other people.

[2baht]

Just now, huangnon said:

 

He fell or was pushed. Doesn't mention if he was alone or with other people.

Hardly Pulitzer material is it?

[ChrisY1]

Quite a few falls over the past couple of weeks....high seasons back!

[newbee2022]

2 hours ago, ChrisY1 said:

Quite a few falls over the past couple of weeks....high seasons back!

Well, but not so often Chinese. Why that? Considering, that there are more Chinese here than Western people who ranking No1.😳

[hotchilli]

5 hours ago, 2baht said:

And the results were.................????????

Death by misadventure.. 

[Scouse123]

1 hour ago, hotchilli said:

Death by misadventure.. 

 

No, Death by a sudden stop.

[brianthainess]

5 hours ago, newbee2022 said:

Well, but not so often Chinese. Why that? Considering, that there are more Chinese here than Western people who ranking No1.😳

Maybe coz they are not as tall as 'falangs'.

[brianthainess]

There are only about 4 scenarios, he jumped, fell over the rail, was pushed, of the rail gave way. But I'm sure the RTP will come up with a fifth.

[kidneyw]

1 hour ago, brianthainess said:

There are only about 4 scenarios, he jumped, fell over the rail, was pushed, of the rail gave way. But I'm sure the RTP will come up with a fifth.

Or as Tom Petty said, "he was learning to fly."

[newbee2022]

1 hour ago, brianthainess said:

Maybe coz they are not as tall as 'falangs'.

To be honest I was thinking the same, though the young ones are tall👍even their beautiful girls.

[stargrazer9889]

Was this guy taking  selfie?

Just wondering.

[newnative]

Thought this only happened in Pattaya.

[G_Money]

Years of visiting and now living here most of the year I can honestly say I’ve never come close to “falling” off a balcony.

 Despite enjoying a Bacardi coke or three while enjoying the view.