Dutchman falls to death from Pattaya mansion, sparking panic

A Dutchman fell to his death from a six-storey mansion in Pattaya yesterday in a suspected suicide causing panic among tourists and locals. Police and rescue teams were called to the scene to investigate and retrieve the body.

The tragic incident occurred in South Pattaya’s Soi Buakhao, Nong Prue, Bang Lamung, and Chon Buri. Police Lieutenant Colonel Tanongsak Inphadung, an investigator from Pattaya City Police Station, received a report about a fatal fall from a high-rise mansion. The emergency response included Pattaya’s tourist police, rescue workers from Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation, and local fire and rescue services.

Upon arrival at the scene, the responders found a large crowd of tourists and locals gathered, visibly distressed. The body of 70 year old Jan Junger, a Dutch national, was discovered on the second-floor awning. He was unresponsive and declared dead at the scene. Rescue personnel then called for a crane truck to safely lower the body.

An initial examination showed no signs of physical assault. Mansion staff revealed that Junger had checked in on July 11 and was scheduled to check out tomorrow. Before the incident, he had inquired about extending his stay but had not made a final decision. Shortly after, a loud crash was heard, and upon investigation, the staff discovered Junger’s body on the awning, reported KhaoSod.

One of the mansion employees recounted the Dutchman’s visit.

“He came to ask about the room but hadn’t decided whether to stay longer. Not long after, we heard a loud noise and found him lying on the awning.”

Pol. Lt. Col. Tanongsak, along with the tourist police, gathered evidence at the scene. The body was then transported to Bang Lamung Hospital before being sent to the Institute of Forensic Medicine at Police General Hospital for an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.

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