Transwoman rescued from Pattaya sea after cannabis use incident
A transgender woman was safely rescued from the sea near Walking Street in Pattaya after reportedly smoking cannabis and jumping into the water.
Key Points
- 1Rescue teams retrieved a transgender woman from the sea near Walking Street, Pattaya, early June 14.
- 2She had reportedly smoked cannabis inside a nearby shop before jumping into the water from the rear balcony.
- 3Officers negotiated for 30 minutes before safely rescuing her without harm.
- 4The woman was taken for physical and mental health assessments following the incident.
Early in the morning on June 14, rescue teams and Pattaya police responded to a call about a person floating in the sea near Walking Street's Soi 16. The individual, a transgender woman, had reportedly smoked cannabis inside a nearby shop before jumping into the water from the shop's rear balcony, which overlooks the sea. Despite officers’ efforts to communicate, she initially refused to return to shore, prompting a careful rescue operation.
The woman was found swimming shirtless in the sea, talking to herself and carrying no identification. After nearly half an hour of negotiation, officers entered the water beneath the building to bring her safely back to land. A tube suspected of being used for cannabis was discovered on the balcony, adding context to the situation. Local witnesses inside the cannabis shop confirmed she had ordered a joint before heading to the back area and jumping into the sea.
Authorities transferred the woman to appropriate medical and mental health services to assess her condition and determine the incident's underlying causes. This event highlights the importance of community support and timely intervention in ensuring everyone's safety on the island and surrounding areas.
