PATTAYA, Thailand – A 22-year-old Chinese man died early Sunday morning after falling from the 21st floor of a hotel located on Pattaya Second Road.
At around 7:00 AM on June 15, Pol. Lt. Sakyapap Chaidet, an investigator from Pattaya City Police Station, received a report of a foreign tourist falling from a high-rise building. He coordinated with forensic police, rescue teams from Sawang Boriboon Foundation, Pattaya Tourist Police, and medical personnel from Pattaya Patthamakun Hospital to respond to the scene.
The victim, identified as Mr. Huang Zhongxin, 22, from China, was found lying face-down on the ground beside the hotel with fatal injuries including a skull fracture and broken limbs. He was wearing a black long-sleeved shirt and black shorts.
Initial investigation revealed that Mr. Huang was staying in room 2107 on the 21st floor of the hotel. Police reported no signs of a struggle or theft in the room.
A hotel security guard stated that while stationed near the back of the building by Soi 2, he heard a loud thud and discovered the body. He immediately called the authorities.
Witnesses reported that around 6:30 AM, Mr. Huang had left his room to ask where a convenience store was before returning to his room. Shortly after, he was seen falling to his death.
CCTV footage and witness statements indicated no one entered the victim’s room or was involved in the incident.
Police have sent the body for autopsy at the Institute of Forensic Medicine, Police General Hospital, to determine the precise cause of death, and are continuing their investigation.
