Czech Man Found Dead at Koh Larn Cell Tower in Suspected Suicide

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In a tragic incident yesterday, Czech national Dalibor Vacak, 54, was discovered lifeless near a 30-metre cell tower on Koh Larn, an island in Thailand's Chon Buri province. Authorities were alerted to the situation around 11:30 am and found Vacak dressed in a black hoodie, blue shorts, and grey socks, with both legs broken — indicating a fall as the likely cause of death. His untimely demise is suspected to have occurred five to six hours before his body was found.

 

Vacak's identity was confirmed through documents in his backpack at the scene. Police learned he traveled to Koh Larn alone, rented a motorcycle for three days, but made no accommodation arrangements, leading them to suspect suicide.

 

 

 

An autopsy has been scheduled to determine the precise cause of death, as authorities continue to coordinate with the Czech embassy to notify Vacak's family. This tragic event follows another suspected suicide on the island earlier this month, when the body of 48-year-old Japanese man Kazuhiro Ikeda was found.

 

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While the investigation is ongoing, these consecutive incidents on Koh Larn have raised concerns amongst locals and tourists alike, prompting discussions about mental health awareness and support for travellers, reported The Thaiger.

 

If you or anyone you know is in emotional distress, please contact the Samaritans of Thailand 24-hour hotline: 02 713 6791 (English), 02 713 6793 (Thai), or the Thai Mental Health Hotline at 1323 (Thai). Please also contact your friends or relatives at this time if you have feelings of loneliness, stress, or depression. Seek help.

 

-- 2025-03-17

 

 

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