BANGKOK — Metropolitan Police have identified three foreigners who illegally performed BASE jumps in central Bangkok in early October 2024. Although the suspects have already left Thailand, authorities warn they will face investigation if they return to the country.
The incident gained attention after one of the jumpers, using the TikTok and Instagram account “armankremer,” posted a video on November 25, 2024, titled “Business trip in Bangkok.” The footage showed the jumper leaping from a high-rise building in the Sukhumvit area, landing near Benjasiri Park, casually packing his parachute, and departing on a motorcycle.
Police Major General Wittawat Chinkham, Commander of Metropolitan Police Division 5, revealed on January 2 that investigation of the social media accounts identified three American citizens who jumped from the EM TOWER on October 3, 2024.
Immigration records show the suspects as:
- Mr. Arman, who entered Thailand on October 1 and departed October 16, registered accommodation in Phra Nakhon district
- Mr. Mateo, who entered September 30 and left October 16, registered in Railay, Krabi
- Mr. Blake, who entered September 30 and departed October 16, registered in Phra Nakhon district
Background checks revealed all three have a history of unauthorized building access and BASE jumping incidents across Europe and Asia.
Security camera footage and a video on YouTube showed the trio parking three motorcycles near Benjasiri Park before entering the building. They took an elevator to the 4th floor parking area, then used the fire escape stairwell ST10 to access the 15th floor rooftop. They executed their jump after 10 PM when the park was closed.
After landing, the jumpers navigated through planters at the park’s entrance before escaping on motorcycles toward Asok via Sukhumvit Road.
The building management has filed a police complaint at Thong Lo Police Station against all three individuals. The property group has since enhanced security measures, including additional rooftop cameras and 24-hour security personnel to prevent copycat incidents.
Thong Lo police have forwarded the suspects’ information to immigration authorities. Any attempt to reenter Thailand will trigger an immediate investigation.
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