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Chinese tourist jumps into water at Chiang Mai attraction

A 23 year old Chinese tourist was taken to hospital after jumping into a body of water at a Chiang Mai tourist attraction on the evening of Saturday, 10 October. Hang Dong Police are investigating why. Police received a report of the incident at about 7.20pm and sent patrol officers to check the scene. Rescue … The story Chinese tourist jumps into water at Chiang Mai attraction as seen on Thaiger…

Chinese tourist jumps into water at Chiang Mai attraction

On the evening of Saturday, 10 October, a 23-year-old Chinese tourist jumped into a body of water at a Chiang Mai tourist attraction, according to a report by Legacy A. The incident occurred around 7.20pm, and the Hang Dong Police received a report about the event, dispatching patrol officers to investigate the scene. Rescue workers from Nong Khuai provided first aid to the man before taking him to Chiang Mai Klaimor Hospital for a medical evaluation.

However, his current condition remains undisclosed. Police discovered his passport and a business card from his accommodation, enabling them to contact the accommodation and assist in tracing his family to inform them of the incident. The attraction's name was not disclosed in the report, and the police have not provided a reason for the man's decision to jump.

No relatives were present at the scene. For those struggling with depression or thoughts of self-harm, assistance is available in Thailand through the Department of Mental Health hotline at 1323 (available 24 hours in Thai), or Samaritans of Thailand, which offers English-language support at 02 713 6793.

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