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British tourist dies in Thailand, Foreign Office confirms | British tourist dies in Thailand, Foreign Office confirms |
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A British tourist has died in Pattaya, a coastal city, in Thailand, the Foreign Office has confirmed. | |
The man is believed to be 31-year-old Christopher Andrew Laidler. | |
Local media reported that he fell naked from a guesthouse balcony in Walking Street in south Pattaya, early on Friday morning. | |
It is understood that emergency treatment was carried out at the scene and the man was taken to hospital, but later pronounced dead. | |
Police said there were no signs of a struggle, and the man's belongings remained untouched, according to local reports. | |
A Foreign Office spokeswoman said: "We are providing assistance to the family of a British national who has sadly died in Thailand." | A Foreign Office spokeswoman said: "We are providing assistance to the family of a British national who has sadly died in Thailand." |
Pattaya is a popular resort destination on the east coast of the Gulf of Thailand, known for its clubs and bars. |
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