A small crowd had gathered in front of the hotel, Pol Lt Pornchanok Lert-awas, duty officer at Hua Hin station, said. Rescue workers from a charity foundation and Hua Hin Municipality laid air cushions on the ground in front of the hotel. Suddenly, he rose up, launched himself over the railing and plunged to the ground in front of the hotel, Pol Lt Pornchanok said. He was rushed to Hua Hin Hospital, but was later pronounced dead from his injuries. Pol Sithichai said the Belgian and his friends jointly invested in a restaurant in Hua Hin township.

Source: Bangkok Post April 03, 2017 04:50 UTC