Pattaya- An unidentified foreign man of Caucasian descent around 40 years old was found in a state of distress and injury early Thursday morning, with head wounds and covered in blood, prompting an emergency response from local rescue foundation officials in Pattaya City.
At 5:00 a.m., officials from the Sawang Boriboon rescue center were notified by a local resident about a foreigner in need of assistance. The individual was discovered sitting on the sidewalk along Pattaya Sai 2 Road, near the Songthaew parking area close to the Wat Chai Mongkol intersection, with significant bleeding from the head. This is just behind the popular Walking Street entertainment area.
Rescue workers arrived promptly at the scene to administer first aid. The injured man, displaying symptoms that suggested intoxication, was unable to provide an account of what had transpired and seemed dazed, drunk, and confused. Mr. Suwitmon Lamun Anu, a 37-year-old Songthaew (Baht bus) driver, told The Pattaya News that he had first found the foreigner sitting in a state of confusion, who was visibly wounded and seeking help, but the details surrounding the injuries remained unclear.
The foreign man was transported to the Pattaya City Hospital for medical treatment due to substantial blood loss. Pattaya Police are investigating the circumstances of the incident, including whether the injuries were self-inflicted by a possible accident or caused by an external factor such as assault. The incident caused concern among tourists and locals alike, highlighting the need for prompt and effective emergency services in such situations.
The area where the incident happened has extensive CCTV coverage and officials plan to review this today to determine exactly what happened. Should any announcements be made this article may be updated at a future time.
