On December 5th, 2024, a Chinese tourist tragically lost his life in a paragliding accident at Phu Thap Boek, Phetchabun. Huang Hao, a 56-year-old paraglider from Jiangsu, China, fell to his death after his parachute collapsed mid-flight, crashing onto the rocky terrain below.

78-year-old foreigner seriously injured after paragliding fall in Rawai

Lom Kao Police temporarily suspended paragliding activities at the popular spot, citing safety concerns. The victim was part of a group of over 10 foreign paragliders who had organized recreational flights in the area, scheduled to continue until late December.

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By Kittisak Phalaharn
The Pattaya News