Russian tourist dies in fall at Koh Samui viewpointNa Phra Lan Cape viewpoint on Koh Samui, where a Russian man is believed to have climbed past a safety fence and fell while trying to make his way down to the shore. (Photos: Koh Samui police)SURAT THANI: A Russian tourist has died after an apparent fall from a cliff at the Na Phra Lan Cape viewpoint on Koh Samui, police said. Koh Samui police said they were alerted on Thursday to a foreign tourist found dead among the rocks at Na Phra Lan Cape viewpoint in tambon Mae Nam of Koh Samui district, a popular coastal lookout and the site of a 200‑year‑old ancient chedi. Witnesses told police that tourists visiting the viewpoint earlier had noticed a person lying motionless on the rocks below and alerted authorities. Police are determining the exact cause of death before reporting it to the Russian embassy in Bangkok.

Source: Bangkok Post February 06, 2026 14:50 UTC