A 39 year old Thai man died in a paramotor accident on the Mekong River in the Isaan province of Bueng Kan yesterday. The cause of the accident is under investigation.
The deceased was identified as Watcharapong Khanteetao. He was a member of a paramotor club in the northeastern provinces. The accident occurred after Watcharapong flew the paramotor over the Mekong River and Sook Samran Beach in Bueang Kan at about 6pm yesterday.
According to a witness, Watcharapong had been flying around for about five minutes before spinning down to the water’s surface. He then raised his level by flying in a circle in the air, but unexpectedly, Watcharapong and his parameter dropped into the Mekong River.
A boat driver and a nearby jetskier rushed to help Watcharapong and dragged him out of the water. Unfortunately, Watcharapong was later pronounced dead after being sent to…
