Phuket, an exhilarating hub of Thai culture and heritage, turned into a scene of panic and concern yesterday. An unidentified Russian male tourist tragically lost his life after falling from the roof of a pagoda at the notable Wat Chaithararam, commonly known as Wat Chalong, situated in the Muang district of the island.
The authorities were alerted around 5.30pm when reports were received about the tourist having climbed to the roof of the pagoda. A frantic sprint by the police and rescue teams reached the locale, with their immediate mission being to prevent the man from possibly jumping to his death.
Despite their conscientious attempts, the man remained stubbornly perched on the roof even by 7.55pm. With the grave situation escalating, Narong Woonciew, the Governor of Phuket, arrived at the ancient temple along…
