Pattaya, July 7, 2025 – A 70-year-old South Korean national fell to his death from a Jomtien Beach hotel Sunday night, with authorities yet to determine whether the incident was accidental or intentional.

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Hotel security guard Ruangdet Chomphuteep, 47, alerted police after hearing a loud impact around 10 PM. He discovered the man’s lifeless body at the base of the nine-story building. Preliminary reports indicate the victim had been staying on the fifth floor, though investigators have not confirmed the exact point of descent.

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Pattaya police are examining surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses to establish the circumstances surrounding the fall. The body has been transferred to Bangkok’s Police General Hospital for autopsy, which may clarify whether pre-existing medical conditions or other factors contributed to the tragedy.

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The incident marks the latest in a series of tourist fatalities in Pattaya, raising questions about safety protocols for elderly visitors at local accommodations.

-Thailand News (TN)