Staffer Dies Falling from Parasailing in Karon

Karon– A tragic incident occurred in Karon when a staffer fell from a parasail and died.

A video clip of the fall, which shows the person hitting the sea near Karon Beach, went viral on social media on Friday, January 10th. The Karon Police informed the Phuket Express that the incident happened on Sunday, January 5th.

The deceased, identified only as Mr. Pathomphong, 31, was a staffer who accompanied a tourist on the parasail. He fell from a height of 50 meters before hitting the sea.

Mr. Pathomphong was immediately taken to a hospital, where he was later sadly pronounced dead. Reports indicate that there were strong winds at the time the parasail was being pulled up in the air. Witnesses stated that almost all staffers who go up on parasails with tourists usually do not wear any safety equipment themselves, although they ensure that tourists are equipped with safety gear.

The Karon Police are continuing their investigation into the incident for further legal action.

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Goongnang Suksawat
Goong Nang is a News Translator who has worked professionally for multiple news organizations in Thailand for many years and has worked with The Pattaya News for five years. Specializes primarily in local news for Phuket, Pattaya, and also some national news, with emphasis on translation between Thai to English and working as an intermediary between reporters and English-speaking writers. Originally from Nakhon Si Thammarat, but lives in Phuket and Krabi except when commuting between the three.