Pattaya —
An elderly Irish man fell to his death from the 31st floor of a luxury 5-star hotel in Pattaya in the early hours of Monday, August 19th, 2024.
At 5:06 AM, Pattaya police received a report of a foreign man falling to his death at a 5-star hotel located along Pattaya Second Road in North Pattaya, Nongprue sub-district, Banglamung district, Chonburi province. They rushed to the scene with a team of rescue workers from the Sawang Boriboon Rescue Center and The Pattaya News.
Upon arrival, hotel security had already cordoned off the area with metal barriers to prevent unauthorized people from entering the incident scene. Rescue personnel then quickly removed the body from the area.
According to reports, the deceased has been identified by police as Mr. Ultan Michael Browne, a 67-year-old Irish national. He fell from the 31st floor of the hotel and fatally hit the ground. Nongprue police said the cause of the fall remains unknown, and it is unclear whether it was an accident or a suicide.
Authorities are waiting to review CCTV footage to determine the circumstances of the incident. The body has been transported to Banglamung Hospital to await his family. The name of the hotel was withheld by police pending further legal investigation.
If you or someone you know is feeling depressed please reach out for help. The Pattaya News suggests the Samaritans of Thailand which can be reached here:
https://www.facebook.com/Samaritans.Thailand/