Drunk Foreigner Falls From Phuket Rooftop

A foreign man was seriously injured after falling from the roof of a commercial building in Phuket following reports that he climbed onto the structure while intoxicated and threw bottles and other objects onto the street below.

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The incident occurred on July 12, 2026, at a row of commercial buildings on Thep Anusorn Road in Wichit, Mueang district, Phuket. Witnesses reported that the man climbed onto the second-floor roof balcony, where he walked around before lying on the canopy roof, alarming nearby residents and passers-by.

According to reports, the foreign national threw bottles and other items from the second floor on two occasions. The objects landed on the road below, creating a dangerous situation for people in the area.

Shortly afterwards, the man lost his footing and fell from the canopy roof, sustaining serious injuries. Local residents immediately contacted emergency services from Wichit Municipality to request assistance.

Rescue personnel arrived at the scene and provided first aid before transporting the injured man to hospital for urgent medical treatment. No information has been released regarding his identity, nationality or current medical condition.

Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. Officers are interviewing witnesses and reviewing CCTV footage from the area to establish exactly what happened before the fall.

Daily News reported that police are expected to continue gathering evidence and examining CCTV footage as part of their inquiry. Further details are likely to be released once investigators have completed their findings.

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13 July 2026

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