An unnamed, 38-year-old German national died after falling from the ninth floor of a hotel in Pattaya late on 11 March 2026, with police initially believing it to be suicide, related to stress from personal and financial problems. The incident occurred at 23:35 at a hotel in Soi Pratumnak 5, Chon Buri province.

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Police Lieutenant Pakorn Prakobnan, deputy investigation inspector at Pattaya City Police Station, received the report of a person falling from height and immediately informed his superior, Police Colonel Anek Sarathongyu, the station chief. Investigators, along with officers from the police investigative team and rescuers from the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation in Pattaya, were dispatched to examine the scene.

Emergency responders found the man’s body on the ground beside the hotel building after he had fallen from the ninth-floor rooftop. He died at the scene from the impact and authorities cordoned off the area to prevent bystanders from approaching while evidence was collected.

Officers inspected the rooftop and discovered a pair of shoes believed to belong to the deceased left behind near the edge. Police confirmed the man had been staying in a room on the second floor of the hotel, where investigators reported no signs of a struggle or disturbance.

Shortly after the incident, the man’s girlfriend arrived at the scene and became visibly distressed upon seeing his body. She remained in tears as officials continued their investigation and questioned her.

According to the girlfriend, whose name was withheld, the couple had argued previously and had been living separately for about two months. She said the separation followed her discovery that the foreign man already had a family, though she did not expect the situation would lead him to take his own life.

She added that she only learned about the incident after receiving a phone call informing her of what had happened, prompting her to rush to the hotel. Hotel staff also told police the man had reportedly been facing financial difficulties, noting that he had not paid his rent for two months.

Police carried out a detailed examination of the scene and coordinated with the investigative unit to gather further evidence. Initial findings suggest the incident may have been linked to stress stemming from both personal issues and financial problems.

The body was later transferred by rescue personnel for a formal post-mortem examination to confirm the cause of death. Authorities said the investigation will continue while officials await the results of the autopsy.

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.

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Another sad tale from Pattaya.

Pattaya has to be the #1 city in the world for hotel/condo falling deaths....

I bet Pattaya even beats out London and Paris...

Sadly suicides are occuring world-wide every day.

Joining the Pattaya Flying Club just wouldn't be the way I'd check out. RIP

The turmoil in someone's mind to even contemplate suicide is immense. Things must have seemed so bad that living was so painful for this man. Finance and emotion are often linked, and I think here in Thailand, one frequently has an effect on the other. I realised that there is always a better way and thankfully got through the difficulties I was having to now live a happy life. Not easy but so lucky to get through it. RIP and condolences to his GF, friends and family. They will suffer more than him.

If I decided to check out I'd choose a way which didn't endanger an innocent party. Jumping from height you could land on top of someone and kill or seriously injure them, which I'm sure must have happened on occasions.

Hmmmm, family back in Europe, 2 months no rent payment, GF bailed....welcome to the Flying club.

1 hour ago, soi3eddie said:

The turmoil in someone's mind to even contemplate suicide is immense. Things must have seemed so bad that living was so painful for this man. Finance and emotion are often linked, and I think here in Thailand, one frequently has an effect on the other. I realised that there is always a better way and thankfully got through the difficulties I was having to now live a happy life. Not easy but so lucky to get through it. RIP and condolences to his GF, friends and family. They will suffer more than him.

I agree entirely with all said here- a tragic end for the man and a long term sentence of suffering for his family and friends

RIP

10 hours ago, soi3eddie said:

The turmoil in someone's mind to even contemplate suicide is immense. Things must have seemed so bad that living was so painful for this man. Finance and emotion are often linked, and I think here in Thailand, one frequently has an effect on the other. I realised that there is always a better way and thankfully got through the difficulties I was having to now live a happy life. Not easy but so lucky to get through it. RIP and condolences to his GF, friends and family. They will suffer more than him.

Assuming it's suicide and not assisted.

10 hours ago, soi3eddie said:

The turmoil in someone's mind to even contemplate suicide is immense. Things must have seemed so bad that living was so painful for this man. Finance and emotion are often linked, and I think here in Thailand, one frequently has an effect on the other. I realised that there is always a better way and thankfully got through the difficulties I was having to now live a happy life. Not easy but so lucky to get through it. RIP and condolences to his GF, friends and family. They will suffer more than him.

Are these guys working as teachers in Pattaya?

1 minute ago, khaosokman said:

Are these guys working as teachers in Pattaya?

Why do you ask that? Are you also a teacher?

Just now, emptypockets said:

Why do you ask that? Are you also a teacher?

No money, kills himself. Why doesnt he go back home and work?

1 minute ago, khaosokman said:

No money, kills himself. Why doesnt he go back home and work?

Money was only part of it.

He started weaving a tangled web, living a double life with a family back in Germany.

And it contributed to his mental anguish.

Get a job and don't lead a double life!

2 minutes ago, save the frogs said:

Money was only part of it.

He started weaving a tangled web, living a double life with a family back in Germany.

And it contributed to his mental anguish.

Get a job and don't lead a double life!

He had two girlfriends. Common in Thailand.

15 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

related to stress from personal and financial problems.

Says here he had money issues. His shoes represent poverty.

1 minute ago, khaosokman said:

Pattaya mainly attracts cheapo farangs. Story says money issues. Cheap flip flops. Likely not working. Id say he was poor.

Why would he need to work. What's wrong with wearing thongs? I have all life

Just now, emptypockets said:

Why would he need to work. What's wrong with wearing thongs? I have all life

He was 38yo and living in a poor residence. Those flip flops look old and cheap. It is normal to work at that age.

1 minute ago, khaosokman said:

He was 38yo and living in a poor residence. Those flip flops look old and cheap. It is normal to work at that age.

In what world?

You've never met a young millionaire obviously.

Stay in Adelaide

Just now, khaosokman said:

He was a young millionaire wearing old flip flops and staying in a 3000 baht a month room? Lol

Maybe that is why he was rich

.not spending more than he needs to

Just now, emptypockets said:

Maybe that is why he was rich

.not spending more than he needs to

Just now, emptypockets said:

Maybe that is why he was rich

.not spending more than he needs to

Rich guys don't stay in cheapo Pattaya dumps and wear old flip flops then kill themselves. Most rich guys work til old.

2 minutes ago, khaosokman said:

Rich guys don't stay in cheapo Pattaya dumps and wear old flip flops then kill themselves. Most rich guys work til old.

What a very crass and unsympathetic statement, even by your extremely low standards!

9 minutes ago, emptypockets said:

Maybe that is why he was rich

.not spending more than he needs to

U didnt read the whole story?The manager said he ciuldnt pay the rent the last 2 months.

Pattaya most certainly remains the number one location in the world for suicides and death, falling from a building, and/or suspicious falls from a building.

I understand financial stress as I felt it before in this life, and it is a horrible feeling, but a terrible health problem is much worse and the thing about financial stress is that it can be addressed if you're industrious and creative you can always figure out a way to make money, it's not a reasonable reason to take your own life.

The thing about suicide is it just leaves behind and enormous wake of destruction when it comes to the people that cared about you.

38 years old. Surely there were options besides this.

19 hours ago, khaosokman said:

No money, kills himself. Why doesnt he go back home and work?

If you find yourself without money to return to your home country, and with embassies offering little to no assistance, what options remain?

Even if your country provides help for you to return and rebuild your life from scratch, it often leads to more debt than before. Reintegrating into society becomes nearly impossible. So, what choices are left?

Consider a married man stuck in an unhappy marriage back in Europe, who suddenly finds joy and butterflies in his heart after meeting a Thai woman. For a fleeting moment, he feels he's living his dream, but reality hits hard, revealing the tangled troubles he's now caught up in. In such a moment, what options does he truly have?

It's a sad reality, one that has happened before and will continue to happen in the future. When trapped in this mindset, you're unable to think clearly, overwhelmed by feelings of despair, and lost in a void where nothing seems to matter.

He was a troubled soul, consumed by a death wish. Instead of judging him or his actions, instead of mocking his pain, let's simply let him rest in peace. 🙏

2 hours ago, Beat666 said:

If you find yourself without money to return to your home country, and with embassies offering little to no assistance, what options remain?

Even if your country provides help for you to return and rebuild your life from scratch, it often leads to more debt than before. Reintegrating into society becomes nearly impossible. So, what choices are left?

Consider a married man stuck in an unhappy marriage back in Europe, who suddenly finds joy and butterflies in his heart after meeting a Thai woman. For a fleeting moment, he feels he's living his dream, but reality hits hard, revealing the tangled troubles he's now caught up in. In such a moment, what options does he truly have?

It's a sad reality, one that has happened before and will continue to happen in the future. When trapped in this mindset, you're unable to think clearly, overwhelmed by feelings of despair, and lost in a void where nothing seems to matter.

He was a troubled soul, consumed by a death wish. Instead of judging him or his actions, instead of mocking his pain, let's simply let him rest in peace. 🙏

He's dead but his family suffers. I hope they get closure.

2 hours ago, Beat666 said:

Instead of judging him or his actions

Judging his actions might be useful for any kids reading the forum so they can learn from his mistakes.

On 3/12/2026 at 8:43 AM, redwood1 said:

Pattaya has to be the #1 city in the world for hotel/condo falling deaths....

I bet Pattaya even beats out London and Paris...

One would think that being homeless in Germany would be better than being 6 feet underground !