A foreign woman was seriously injured after falling from a hotel building in Pattaya in the early hours of 15 March 2026. Emergency services were alerted at 04.05 when the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Pattaya Rescue Radio Centre received a report of a person falling from height at a hotel in Soi Bong Koch 8, Pattaya City, Chon Buri province. Rescue volunteers coordinated with officers from Pattaya City Police Station before rushing to the scene.

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At the hotel, rescuers found the injured woman lying in bushes beside the building. The victim, a foreign national estimated by rescuers, to be aged between 30 and 40, had apparently fallen and landed in the vegetation below. Authorities reported a strong smell of alcohol, and the woman had sustained serious injuries.

Rescue workers and police officers faced difficulty accessing the victim in the bushes before providing initial first aid. After stabilising her condition as best as possible at the scene, they transported her urgently to hospital for further medical treatment.

A hotel security guard told officials that he was on duty when he heard what sounded like a large object striking the bushes near the building. When he went to investigate, he discovered the injured woman lying there and calling out for help. The guard then immediately alerted emergency services to request assistance.

Preliminary checks by police indicated the injured woman had fallen from the fourth floor of the building. Officers believe alcohol may have played a role in the incident, as the woman reportedly appeared intoxicated and was unable to provide a coherent account of what had happened. The strong smell of alcohol was also noted at the scene.

Police have since coordinated with investigative officers to examine CCTV footage from the hotel and surrounding area. Authorities said the recordings will help clarify the circumstances that led to the fall and determine whether any other factors were involved.

Officials have not released the woman’s identity while the investigation continues and her condition is monitored in hospital. The findings from the CCTV review and further questioning of witnesses are expected to help establish the exact cause of the incident.

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Luckily she was on the 4th floor. "Going to sit on this railing love and have a nightcap..........ahhhhhhhhhh!!!"

Luckily, she was not driving.

Anybody looking for a business idea? How about titanium/carbon fibre umbrellas capable of withstanding the impact of bodies falling from up to 20 stories.

There does seem to be unique local market for such a device.

Russian ? No doubt. Olga likes her vodka !

7 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Officers believe alcohol may have played a role in the incident, as the woman reportedly appeared intoxicated and was unable to provide a coherent account of what had happened.

What an incredibly stupid statement. She's fallen 4 floors with all sorts of catastrophic injuries, and they're expecting a coherent account from her while she's lying on the ground.

5 hours ago, dddave said:

Anybody looking for a business idea? How about titanium/carbon fibre umbrellas capable of withstanding the impact of bodies falling from up to 20 stories.

There does seem to be unique local market for such a device.

Or just buy the suicide nets they install around Chinese factories.

They really need to make it mandatory to have higher rails on balconies,

It's nearly as dangerous as crossing the road, at least put a warning sign

regards worgeordie

35 minutes ago, worgeordie said:

They really need to make it mandatory to have higher rails on balconies,

, at least put a warning sign

Do drunk people typically adhere to warning signs ?

2 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

Do drunk people typically adhere to warning signs ?

Well at least you have warned them ,you can only help stupid people so much

regards worgeordie

1 hour ago, JensenZ said:

What an incredibly stupid statement. She's fallen 4 floors with all sorts of catastrophic injuries, and they're expecting a coherent account from her while she's lying on the ground.

Good point, well made. There are cops out in Bahn Nawk that are being investigated for an incident where, after a minor collision, the driver was suspected of being drunk solely on his being incoherent. He was dumped in a cell until someone twigged that this was something else, and he was moved to the hospital. The preliminary medical investigation indicates that he had a stroke, probably while driving, hence the accident.

I believe there's another one where a drunk female scooter driver was dumped on the floor at the police station for several hours before, once again, being moved to hospital where serious internal injuries were discovered.

March must be Pattaya Flying Club month.

who here really knows what caused her fall? Mere speculation. Could have been intentional, but why? Was foul play involved? Nobody knows until a full invetisgation is completed. I hope she recovers and lives a fulfilling life.

16 hours ago, Usnh said:

Russian ? No doubt. Olga likes her vodka !

Olga from the Volga !

10 hours ago, Ralf001 said:

Do drunk people typically adhere to warning signs ?

10 hours ago, Ralf001 said:

Do drunk people typically adhere to warning signs ?

10 hours ago, worgeordie said:

Well at least you have warned them ,you can only help stupid people so much

regards worgeordie

And I guess the sign should be in 10 languages?

If you're going to fall out of a window, I recommend choosing the basement window. Then it doesn't hurt so much.

5 hours ago, Jim Blue said:

Olga from the Volga !

...dancing russian Polka and drinking to much Vodka...

What? A fall from a balcony in Pattaya? Who would think that could happen? 🙄

12 hours ago, soi3eddie said:

who here really knows what caused her fall? Mere speculation. Could have been intentional, but why? Was foul play involved? Nobody knows until a full invetisgation is completed. I hope she recovers and lives a fulfilling life.

My sentiments as well- hope she recovers fully from her injuries

10 hours ago, scorecard said:

And I guess the sign should be in 10 languages?

Just a figure of someone falling of a balcony should do it , you know like "men at work"

if it could save one life it would be worth it ...right

regards worgeordie

6 hours ago, WDSmart said:

What? A fall from a balcony in Pattaya? Who would think that could happen? 🙄

Guess there’s a first time for everything. Sorry I couldn’t resist.

Just ban balconies. Bangkok hotels don’t all have balconies.

I don’t often hear of such accidents or suicides in Bangkok either.

On 3/15/2026 at 4:20 PM, JensenZ said:

What an incredibly stupid statement. She's fallen 4 floors with all sorts of catastrophic injuries, and they're expecting a coherent account from her while she's lying on the ground.

All they got from her was the word 'balcony' in Russian!

A Google search says , balcony heights in Thailand have to be a minimum of 90 cm and not more than 110 cm.

In Thailand, as of 2022, balcony handrail regulations are guided by the Building Control Act B.E. 2522 (1979) and related ministerial regulations regarding safety and construction standards.

On 3/17/2026 at 12:54 AM, geisha said:

Just ban balconies. Bangkok hotels don’t all have balconies.

I don’t often hear of such accidents or suicides in Bangkok either.

If people need to be so "protected" that they can't stay in a hotel with a balcony, then they probably shouldn't come to Thailand, since just crossing the road here might be too dangerous for them. And they definitely should not get in a taxi or public bus. Ridiculous reply.