Dutch tourist falls to death from ladyboy’s condo
A Dutch tourist fell to his death from the Bangkok condominium room of a ladyboy he had just met at a drinking party on Khao San Road early on Monday, police said.
The tourist was identified by his driving licence as Salmans Rik W F, 21.
Police said he fell from the room of Pimornpat Koratana, 37, on the fifth floor of the Ivy Residence Pinklao on Somdej Pinklao Road in Bang Plad district at 3.30am.
Police said there was no sign of foul play in the room.
Pimornpat said he met the tourist while drinking with friends at a party on Khao San Road just a few hours before the incident and the Dutchman followed him to his room.
Pimornpat said when they arrived at his room, he went into the toilet for a few minutes. When he came out, he found the balcony door open and the foreigner missing. When he looked out, he saw the body of the Dutchman lying on the ground.
Pimornpat said the tourist appeared very drunk.