American professor dies in fall from Bangkok high-rise
A 64 year old American dental professor from a renowned university tragically died after falling from a high-rise condominium in Pathum Wan district, Bangkok, yesterday, March 24. Police suspect personal issues as a possible cause and are investigating further details.
Police Sub-inspector Montri Khamkhao of Pathumwan Police Station received notification of the incident, which led him to the scene with Police Colonel Sirichat Janprom, Deputy Superintendent Phongwut Radasert, forensic officers, medical examiners from the Police General Hospital’s Institute of Forensic Medicine, and Ruamkatanyu Foundation volunteers.
The incident occurred at a luxury residential building. The deceased was found on the ground below the building.
Building staff revealed that the professor was spotted at a window on the 26th floor, attempting to jump and preventing others from approaching. Eventually, he fell, prompting them to contact emergency services and the police.
Pol. Sub-inspector Montri noted that initial checks showed the deceased was a professor at the dental faculty. Police suspect stress related to personal issues.
They are currently determining the specific floor and room he occupied and investigating the nature of his distress. Further actions will be taken as necessary, reported KhaoSod.
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In similar news, a Thai teenager is in critical condition after a heated argument with her foreign boyfriend led to her falling from the 14th floor of a Pattaya condominium.
The 19 year old girl, Jane, sustained severe injuries after plunging from the high-rise in Nong Prue subdistrict, Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri province.
At approximately 4.30am on March 10, the Sawangboriboon Rescue Centre received an urgent report of a person falling from a great height. Emergency responders, including Pattaya City Police and relevant agencies, quickly arrived at the scene.
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