American tourist falls to death after lovers’ row at Chiang Mai condo
Girlfriend watched in horror as romantic getaway spiralled into heartbreak
A dream holiday turned into a nightmare in Chiang Mai after a 35 year old American man plunged to his death from the 10th floor of a luxury condominium.
The tragic incident unfolded at 9.50pm on Friday, July 18, in the Chang Klan area, shocking the local expat and tourist communities. The victim, Justin Todd Henry, had travelled to Thailand with his 26 year old Ukrainian girlfriend, for what was meant to be a romantic getaway.
Police and rescue workers from the Phetkasem Chiang Mai Foundation rushed to the scene after receiving reports of a foreign man falling from a high-rise condo. When officers arrived, they discovered the man’s body on the road below, lifeless and surrounded by concerned onlookers.
His devastated girlfriend was found nearby in a state of severe distress, crying uncontrollably and unable to speak to the police. Rescue teams provided immediate emotional support as investigators began their initial assessment.
Preliminary findings suggest the couple had been drinking and enjoying the evening when a heated argument broke out in their 10th-floor apartment. The man had earlier gone out to buy beer from a nearby convenience store. It was during the row that he is believed to have accidentally fallen over the balcony, reported KhaoSod.
“There are no signs of foul play at this stage,” one officer said. “We’re treating this as a tragic accident, pending further investigation.”
Yahoo News reported that Henry’s final Facebook update shared his move to Koh Samui in November 2024. Following news of his death, his brother Ryan Liam Henry posted a heartfelt tribute.
“I love you so much, bro. I’m still in disbelief that you’re gone — it doesn’t feel real. Our trip to Portugal will forever be one of the most unforgettable moments of my life,” he wrote. “I replay those memories all the time, and I’ll never stop cherishing them. I wish I could give you one more hug, hear your laugh again, and tell you just how much you mean to me.”
“You’ll always be with me, in everything I do,” he continued. “I promise to honour your memory every day and keep your spirit alive through the love you gave so freely. Until we meet again… I miss you more than words can say.”
Authorities urge anyone dealing with emotional distress while travelling abroad to seek help and avoid letting disputes escalate in high-risk environments such as balconies.
If you or anyone you know is in emotional distress, please contact the Samaritans of Thailand 24-hour hotline: 02 713 6791 (English), 02 713 6793 (Thai), or the Thai Mental Health Hotline at 1323 (Thai). Please also contact your friends or relatives at this time if you have feelings of loneliness, stress, or depression. Seek help.
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this is not a British. THIS IS MY BROTHER Justin AND HE IS AMERICAN!!!! The girl is not British she is Ukrainian! Her name is Alla Kotvistska. If she told you this she is lying! My mom was on the phone with him when she pushed him
He was not British. The girl is from Ukraine and they were not on holiday. He was not engaged or getting married. This story was given false information.