German Tourist's Fatal Fall at Pattaya Hotel Shocks Visitors

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A tragic incident at a luxury hotel in Pattaya has left tourists in shock after a German national fell to his death. Police are now working to uncover the true motive behind this unfortunate event.

 

This morning, the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Pattaya Rescue Radio Centre received reports of an individual falling from a height at a five-star hotel near Pattaya Beach, Nong Prue Subdistrict, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri Province. Upon receiving the call, the centre promptly coordinated with Thanya Udtong, an investigator from Pattaya City Police Station, and Pattaya Tourist Police, along with rescue volunteers, to rush to the scene.

 

At the scene, both Thai and foreign tourists were visibly distressed, watching the unfolding event. Hotel staff attempted to manage the crowd, pushing onlookers away from the area and using metal barriers to cordon off the site. Approximately 10 metres from where the body was found, a white tent was used to cover the deceased.

 

The victim was later identified as Martin Bernhard R., a 57-year-old German national. He was staying at the luxurious hotel adjacent to the shopping mall where his body was discovered. It was determined that Roder was staying in room 3303 on the 33rd floor. There were no signs of struggle or theft in his room, only allergy medication, which was collected as evidence by police.

 

A staff member, who declined to be photographed, mentioned witnessing the body of the deceased plummeting from the building and hitting a plant pot near the entrance of the shopping mall, causing significant alarm among those present. Once the situation was under control, non-essential personnel were kept away from the scene, and the police were notified for further examination.

 

Initially, investigator Thanya reported to Commander Navin Theerawit from Pattaya City Police Station. Coordination with the investigative police unit and forensic officers from Chon Buri’s second district began to determine the exact cause of death. The motive for this tragic event remains under investigation.

 

“This is a very unfortunate incident, and we are committed to finding the truth behind it,” said a police spokesperson.

 

The incident marks the fourth such tragedy this month. The first occurred on June 1, involving a 23-year-old Thai man. The second, on June 3, was a 38-year-old Russian tourist. The third, on June 4, involved a 43-year-old American tourist.

 

Picture courtesy: Khaosod

 

-- 2024-06-06

 

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[KhunBENQ]

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"this morning"?

Not even khaosod gives a time when this happened.

Just a photo of the aftermath from 2:54 AM

[jacko45k]

Looks like Central Festival so The Hilton Hotel?

[Pattaya57]

28 minutes ago, KhunBENQ said:

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"this morning"?

Not even khaosod gives a time when this happened.

Just a photo of the aftermath from 2:54 AM

From the American balcony thread

 

1 hour ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Last night, 10pm, my friend was Central Mall Pattaya, sitting outside, beach side, lower section.

 

A foreigner landed beside him, DEAD. 

[SAFETY FIRST]

Yes, my friend said 10pm. 

 

[Gottfrid]

54 minutes ago, webfact said:

forensic officers from Chon Buri’s second district began to determine the exact cause of death

I would say the cause might be falling to the ground from a very high position.

[KhunBENQ]

55 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

Looks like Central Festival so The Hilton Hotel?

Of course.

I refrained from making a joke about hiding the name. Thai style reporting.

 

Not sure where he landed. Near beach Rd entrance. Could easily have killed a passer by.

Picture from Thaiger.

 

[wozzlegummich]

22 minutes ago, Gottfrid said:

I would say the cause might be falling to the ground from a very high position.

It is never the fall that kills you. It's the sudden stop at the end.

[KhunBENQ]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

Martin Bernhard R.

 

1 hour ago, webfact said:

that Roder was staying

Brilliant

[Tropicalevo]

Quite a few new members to the Pattaya Flying Club recently.

I hope that they have finally found peace.

RIP folks.

[Gottfrid]

9 minutes ago, wozzlegummich said:

It is never the fall that kills you. It's the sudden stop at the end.

Correct, darn flower pot.

[KhunBENQ]

3 minutes ago, Tropicalevo said:

Quite a few new members to the Pattaya Flying Club recently.

I hope that they have finally found peace.

RIP folks.

I often think about the ones they may have left behind.

[Pattaya57]

So 4 in 5 days (RIP)...that's Thai, Russian, American and German...what nationality is next?

 

Wish people would reach out to their friends (or Lifeline) before deciding this (assuming these 4 didn't)

 

[Tropicalevo]

8 minutes ago, KhunBENQ said:

I often think about the ones they may have left behind.

This is a very tricky subject.

I am a strong advocate for assisted suicide.

I watched my son die very slowly from brain cancer for two and a half years. His wife wanted to keep him live as long as possible for their children.

I am adamant that I will not let that happen to me.

I have a living will and friends and family are aware of my wishes, but as you say......

........    I often think about the ones I will leave behind.

[tomazbodner]

Hilton needs to start locking up those balcony doors and windows!

[SAFETY FIRST]

26 minutes ago, tomazbodner said:

Hilton needs to start locking up those balcony doors and windows!

Also restaurants. 

 

I think it's Carl's burgers, a while ago I was sat on the balcony eating my burger. 

 

[champers]

11 minutes ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Also restaurants. 

 

I think it's Carl's burgers, a while ago I was sat on the balcony eating my burger. 

 

Carls has been closed for over a year. The company decided to exit Thailand. The tent is outside floor 1.

[SAFETY FIRST]

8 minutes ago, champers said:

Carls has been closed for over a year. The company decided to exit Thailand. The tent is outside floor 1.

Yes, it was a while ago.

 

Didnt know it was closed, too bad, nice burgers. 

 

[Taboo2]

When will they blame weed on this one?

[Taboo2]

1 hour ago, KhunBENQ said:

Of course.

I refrained from making a joke about hiding the name. Thai style reporting.

 

Not sure where he landed. Near beach Rd entrance. Could easily have killed a passer by.

Picture from Thaiger.

 

Yes, that was my first concern, some poor worker could have been killed.

[jacko45k]

2 hours ago, KhunBENQ said:

Not sure where he landed. Near beach Rd entrance. Could easily have killed a passer by.

Didn't see the time of the incident only 'this morning' mentioned... but yes, people coming and going all day. It mentioned near the entrance....if  between 10,30 and 11.00 am people hang around there waiting for the place to open, been there myself. 

Sad.

[Almer]

So yesterday it was reported that a lady went to the police because of blackmail regarding explicit pictures whilst she was in a rest room, the report gave her name the fact she sold Durian and the place she sold them in fact chapter and verse. 

But today all we have is a big Hotel opposite a mall

[Hakuna Matata]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

This morning, the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Pattaya Rescue Radio Centre received reports of an individual falling from a height at a five-star hotel near Pattaya Beach, Nong Prue Subdistrict, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri Province

 

Oh my God! Once again in Pattaya?

 

What a dangerous and nasty place it is indeed!

[Nip]

4 hours ago, wozzlegummich said:

It is never the fall that kills you. It's the sudden stop at the end.

That’s a new one on me. Not. 

[Hakuna Matata]

2 hours ago, Taboo2 said:

When will they blame weed on this one?

 

Stop marijuana in Thailand!

[Almer]

4 hours ago, wozzlegummich said:

It is never the fall that kills you. It's the sudden stop at the end.

Agreed, this was explained by my father on buying my first motorbike

[hotchilli]

4 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

I would say the cause might be falling to the ground from a very high position.

Then the sudden stop... 

[mran66]

I'm sure someone will buy lottery ticket 3303 based on this event. And either blame it if no win, or firmly believe the win was due to this event. 

[SportRider]

IT IS ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS HOW MANY DEATHS ARE CAUSED SIMPLY BY LOW RAILINGS ON HOTEL BALCONIES.

 

In developed nations, regulations require railings at a height sufficient to prevent easily toppling over by accident.

 

Sadly, that is NOT the case here.  This should be part of the Embassy country warnings.

 

 

[Pattaya57]

3 minutes ago, Hakuna Matata said:

 

Oh my God! Once again in Pattaya?

 

What a dangerous and nasty place it is indeed!

Why, because someone decides to commit suicide there while on holiday. How is that Pattaya's fault...