Chinese Tourist Talked Down After Climbing Tree in Distressed State in Pattaya

[Georgealbert]

 

 

Rescue officials in Pattaya responded to an unusual incident at 22.05 on November 8, involving a distressed tourist who had climbed a tree in a parking lot on Phettrakul Road, Nong Prue, Bang Lamung, Chonburi. The Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Centre coordinated with disaster prevention teams and Pattaya City Police to handle the situation.

 

Upon arrival, they found a crowd gathered around the banyan tree, estimated to be over a century old and wrapped in colourful ribbons and offerings from locals. In the branches, a Chinese tourist identified as Mr. Lin Jinhua was perched, visibly anxious and seemingly afraid of something. 

 

Rescue personnel and police attempted to calm Mr. Lin, encouraging him to come down, but he initially refused. As the tres was not that high negotiations continued and after more than 30 minutes, he eventually climbed down voluntarily, where authorities quickly held him to prevent him climbing the tree again and escorted him away, for a medical assessment.

 

A nearby tour bus driver, who wished to remain anonymous, explained that he had seen Mr. Lin arguing with his wife, both appeared to be under the influence of either alcohol or drugs. Suddenly, Mr. Lin ran toward the tree and climbed up before anyone could intervene. The driver attempted to call him down but was unsuccessful, prompting him to contact emergency services for assistance.

 

The tourist was safely brought down, and authorities are investigating the incident, but don’t expect to take any legal action.

 

Picture and video from responders.

-- 2024-11-09

 

 

 

 

[PJ71]

bell end.

[mikebell]

22 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

The tourist was safely brought down, and authorities are investigating the incident, but don’t expect to take any legal action.

SOP in Pattaya.