In a dramatic incident in Pattaya, Thailand, a British tourist was rescued after allegedly falling from his hotel balcony in an intoxicated state. The incident reportedly took place in the early hours of November 4, at The Freelancer Hotel, located in Pattaya’s renowned red-light district. According to reports, the tourist returned to his room while highly intoxicated and covered in excrement. Moments later, hotel staff heard loud noises and groans coming from his room, which were soon followed by the shocking sight of his legs breaking through the ceiling of an internet café below after he plunged from the balcony.
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(1/2) #Pattaya police responded to an incident involving a 51-yr-old British tourist, Mr Paul, who fell from his 2nd floor hotel balcony at around 2 AM on Nov 4. The man, who was intoxicated at the time, crashed through the roof of GLP Internet Cafe below. #intoxication #thailand pic.twitter.com/Ep7SYivcqT
— Khaosod English (@KhaosodEnglish) November 4, 2024
(2/2) Police and rescue workers found his room covered in excrement, making inspection difficult. The tourist was transported to the hospital with minor injuries. #pattaya #intoxication #thailand pic.twitter.com/NylrmcYsPt
— Khaosod English (@KhaosodEnglish) November 4, 2024
Photos of the aftermath, shared on X (formerly known as Twitter), quickly went viral, capturing the bizarre circumstances of the rescue. Authorities were alerted, and emergency services responded promptly to provide assistance. The British tourist sustained injuries from the fall but was safely rescued and taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. The unusual event has drawn considerable attention online, sparking discussions about tourist safety and excessive drinking in Pattaya’s nightlife zones.
