PATTAYA — A hotel in North Pattaya where a Chinese man fell to his death from the 6th floor is defending itself against suspicions after fellow Chinese nationals quickly packed up their belongings and computer equipment following the incident, with hotel representatives claiming the guests were not scammers but left due to shock over the tragedy.
Police Colonel Anek Sarathong-ayu, Chief of Pattaya City Police Station, and Police Colonel Naphasapong Khositsuriamani, Chief of Chonburi Immigration Office, led uniformed and plainclothes officers in inspecting the hotel in North Pattaya, Na Kluea Sub-district, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi Province, to gather additional evidence on July 5.
Anirudh Kongthap, a representative of the hotel, provided information claiming that the deceased, identified as Liu Song, aged 24, a Chinese national, had entered Thailand through Suvarnabhumi Airport before renting a room at the hotel.
On the day of the incident, July 4, Liu appeared intoxicated, though it was unclear what he had consumed, and was alone in his 6th-floor room before jumping.
Mass Exodus After Incident
Following the incident, Chinese guests staying on the 6th floor immediately packed their belongings and left. Anirudh claimed that most guests on this floor were families who were shocked and frightened by the fatal jumping incident, prompting them to seek new accommodations. The computer equipment that was quickly removed were devices used for TikTok streaming.
After the incident, the hotel attempted to contact the Chinese group to return and demonstrate their innocence to police. Some individuals were brought in for questioning, and the hotel expressed willingness to cooperate fully with the investigation.
Hotel Documentation Provided
Anirudh accompanied police during their inspection and presented documents including the hotel operating license and rental contract from the original owner, showing that the hotel had been leased from the previous owner two years ago. The establishment operates on both daily and monthly rates, with customers primarily being Chinese and Indian tourists.
Investigation Continues
Investigating officers revealed they are examining whether the hotel has any previous violations. In the deceased’s room, detailed inspection found no signs of struggle or ransacking of property. Police are awaiting forensic results and evidence analysis to confirm the cause of Liu’s death.
The case has raised questions about the rapid departure of Chinese nationals and removal of computer equipment, though hotel representatives maintain the guests were legitimate tourists who left due to trauma from witnessing the tragic incident.
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