PATTAYA, Thailand – A 77-year-old British national has died after falling from the eighth floor of a luxury condominium in Najomtien, Sattahip, near Pattaya city, with initial reports suggesting he may have been painting his balcony at the time of the incident. The accident occurred at around 7 p.m. on 25 June at a condominium complex along the beachfront road. Police from Najomtien Police Station were alerted to the incident and arrived at the scene along with investigators and rescue volunteers from Sattahip.
At the scene, the man was found deceased on the ground level parking area. He was identified as Mr. David Spooner, 77, a British national. His body showed multiple fractures consistent with a fall from height. Authorities cordoned off the area to carry out a detailed examination and collect evidence. According to neighbors who spoke on condition of anonymity, the deceased was known to regularly carry out minor maintenance and renovation work inside his condominium. On the day of the incident, he was reportedly seen painting the balcony area of his unit before the fall occurred.
Police conducted a thorough inspection of the scene and later examined the man’s eighth-floor room. Officers reported no signs of struggle or suspicious circumstances inside the unit.
Investigators are continuing to gather evidence and coordinate with the deceased’s relatives. The body has been transferred to the Police General Hospital Institute of Forensic Medicine for a post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death. Authorities say the investigation remains open pending further forensic findings.
