Laotian painter falls to death from 49th floor in Bangkok

A 30 year old painter tragically fell to his death from the 49th floor of a building under renovation on Sukhumvit Soi 64/2 in Bangkok. The incident occurred yesterday, August 20, at 2.30pm, leading to an immediate police response.

Police Lieutenant Somphob Khemakanok from the Phra Khanong Police Station received the report of the fatal fall. Upon arrival at the scene, they found the body of 30 year old Saya Le Sian, a Laotian national, lying face down in a garden beside the building. His body was severely injured due to the fall.

Saya, who worked as a painter, had been descending from the 49th floor to paint the exterior of the building when the accident occurred. The investigation revealed that the safety rope he was using had shifted, likely due to negligence, causing him to plummet to his death.

An eyewitness reported that Saya had secured himself with a safety harness before beginning his work. However, as he manoeuvred along the side of the building, the rope appeared to loosen or move unexpectedly, leading to the fatal fall, said the eyewitness.

“It seems that the safety equipment did not hold as expected. This tragic accident underscores the importance of stringent safety measures in high-risk jobs.”

The police have contacted the Laotian embassy to inform Saya’s family and arrange for his body to be repatriated for funeral rites in Laos. The building, which is currently undergoing renovations, will likely undergo a thorough safety inspection to prevent future accidents, said a police spokesperson.

“Ensuring the safety of all workers on site is our top priority. We will fully cooperate with the investigation to understand what went wrong and to implement measures to avoid any such incidents in the future.”

The investigation continues as police aim to piece together the exact sequence of events and determine if there were any lapses in safety procedures, reported KhaoSod.