Two 14-year-old girls died after drowning in a residential swimming pool in Pattaya, Chonburi, on the evening of 13 June 2026. Rescue teams and police were called to the pool at a housing estate in Soi Boon Samphan (Khao Noi), Nong Prue, Bang Lamung district, after reports that two teenagers had been found unconscious underwater.

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When rescuers arrived villagers had already pulled the girls, from the pool and were attempting CPR. Both girls had no pulse, were unresponsive and had blood coming from their noses. Emergency personnel continued resuscitation efforts for more than 30 minutes, but neither could be saved.

The pool is part of the village’s communal facilities and ranges in depth from 70cm to 3 metres. Investigators found two mobile phones and a glass of water at the poolside. One of the phones was reportedly still recording, capturing footage of the girls playing in the water and competing in underwater breath-holding dives before the tragedy.

A witness identified only as Leo said he had come to the pool intending to swim when he noticed two people lying motionless on the bottom. At first, some believed they were diving, but after they failed to surface, concerns were raised and help was summoned. Villagers rushed into the water and brought both girls to the edge of the pool before rescue workers arrived.

The mother of one of the victims said she had dropped her daughter at the village at around 4pm to visit a close friend. She told reporters that she had warned her daughter not to enter the pool because of safety concerns. Later, when she could not reach her daughter by phone, she called again and a rescuer answered with the news that her daughter had drowned. The girl’s mother collapsed at the scene and required medical assistance. Other relatives were also reported to have fainted from shock and grief.

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CCTV footage reviewed by investigators showed the girls swimming and repeatedly diving in the middle of the pool at 5.36pm. Later, one appeared to get into difficulty underwater while the other attempted to help. Both then disappeared beneath the surface. It was not until 5.46pm that a resident approached the pool and raised the alarm.

Kaoded reported that Pol Lt. Burapa Jaiharn, deputy investigator at Nong Prue Police Station, led the examination of the scene. Authorities said further investigation is under way. The bodies have been released to their families.

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Adapted by ASEAN Now Kaoded 14 June 2026

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Heartbreaking news. This sounds like a classic case of Shallow Water Blackout, which can happen to even strong swimmers during breath-holding games. A tragic reminder for parents and kids about the hidden dangers of these underwater challenges. RIP to both girls.