Swiss tourist falls to death at Phuket airport raising safety concerns.

by Mitch Connor
23rd Sept, 2023

A 53 year old Swiss tourist met a tragic end last night, plunging from a parking structure at Phuket International Airport. The Sakhu Police Station’s chief, Police Colonel Salan Santisatsanakul, reported that the police were alerted about the foreigner’s fall around 7.30pm. The officers on arriving at the scene discovered blood traces on the ground floor of the parking building.

The injured man, whose identity is being held until his relatives are informed, was quickly rushed to Thalang Hospital. Unfortunately, he was already dead by the time he reached the hospital, as confirmed by Pol. Col. Salan.

The police, based on their initial investigations, suspect the Swiss national jumped intentionally. This belief is strengthened by a security guard’s account of observing the man seemingly scrutinising the area throughout the day.

Notably, a similar incident occurred last month when a 50 year old Australian man also descended fatally from the same car park structure at the airport. In response to these unfortunate events, Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol, the Tourism and Sports Minister, stated that the airport’s Tourist Assistance Centre (TAC) is liaising with the Swiss consular office in Phuket to contact the deceased’s family.

Sudawan further announced plans for a meeting with related agencies to deliberate on enhancing safety measures following this incident.

For tourists needing assistance or confronting issues, she advised them to reach out to the TAC and tourist police present at Phuket airport and other airports nationwide. Alternatively, they can also contact the tourist police’s call centre at 1155, reports Bangkok Post.

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Notably, a similar incident occurred last month when a 50 year old Australian man also descended fatally from the same car park structure at the airport.

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Should Thailand offer tourists MAID?

Would be a lot less messy.

There was another similar case at the end of last year, so the authorities at Phuket Airport may now be obliged to take security measures to prevent any further tragic events of this nature. This can not be good for business.

UPDATE: American Man who Died After Jumping from Phuket Airport Suffered from Depression and Financial Problems
By Goongnang Suksawat -
Thursday, 29 December 2022, 19:54
Phuket –The 35-year-old American man, only identified by his first name of Jason, who died after jumping from the third floor of the Phuket International Airport suffered from depression and financial problems.

The Phuket International Airport has issued a press release at 4:00 P.M. this afternoon regarding the incident (December 28th). They stated a male foreign passenger ‘jumped’ from the third floor at the departure platform of the International Terminal. However, investigators have not firmly stated the cause of the fall as of press time.

An American man who sustained severe injuries after he fell from a third floor at the Phuket International Airport has been pronounced dead.
https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/12/29 ... -problems/