Pattaya man’s sudden death sparks heatstroke fears

The sudden death of a homeless Pattaya man sparked a wave of speculation and investigations by the Thai authorities. The 50 year old man, named Noi, was found lifeless near a bus stop in the sweltering midday heat.

Noi’s sudden death has led the Thai authorities to ponder various causes: a preexisting health issue, an overwhelming heatstroke, or a lethal cocktail of both.

Noi had been seen by passers-by near a bus stop in Pattaya during the peak of the day, with temperatures soaring. The intense heat, combined with his lack of movement, initially suggested heatstroke as the cause of death.

Heatstroke, a natural bodily reaction to excessive heat, can cause a high body temperature, changes in mental state or behaviour, altered sweating, nausea and vomiting, flushed skin, rapid breathing, an accelerated heart rate, and…