Accident Foreign Tourist Fights for Life After Patong Hotel Plunge

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Photo courtesy of The Phuket News via The Thaiger

 

A foreign tourist was left battling for his life after a shocking plunge from a Patong hotel last night under puzzling circumstances.

 

The alarm was raised at 6.36pm on August 18, and Patong Police swiftly responded to the scene on Phra Mettha Road. Emergency crews from the Kusoldharm Phuket Foundation joined Deputy Investigation Chief, Police Lieutenant Colonel Somprasong Labaisat, in the rescue effort.

 

Upon arrival, responders found the man lying unconscious yet alive, suffering from multiple broken limbs. “He was unconscious but had a pulse,” the police confirmed. Medics from the foundation provided immediate first aid before taking the injured tourist to Patong Hospital. His current condition remains unknown.

 

Investigators are now racing against time to unravel how the man ended up in such a critical state. Initial reports provide scant details, and authorities have not yet determined if the tourist was a guest at the hotel or simply visiting.

 

Police Lieutenant Colonel Somprasong commented, “We are working to establish his identity and investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.” Officers are reviewing CCTV footage from the hotel and surrounding area to retrace the tourist’s last movements.

 

Hotel staff and potential witnesses are also being interviewed in a bid to piece together the timeline leading up to the fall.

 

While no evidence of foul play has emerged, police have not dismissed any possibilities. The vicinity around the hotel was temporarily sealed off as the investigation continues.

 

This incident comes on the heels of a similar tragedy when a Polish tourist plunged from the fifth floor of a condominium in Phuket’s Kathu district on May 3. The 34-year-old reportedly lost his balance after standing up, leading to his fatal fall.

 

Phuket has recently been marred by several disturbing tourist-related episodes, prompting ongoing concerns about visitor safety, mental health, and crime involving foreigners in Thailand’s popular tourist hotspots.

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-08-19

 

[bdenner]

Can't help but comment on the quality surrounds of this hotel. I'm thinking they need to sack the gardener and landscaper.