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Lightning strike fatalities in Thailand

Overview

In October 2026, a 17-year-old Myanmar national, Si Jung Maw, died following a suspected lightning strike near Pattaya. The incident occurred during heavy thunderstorms in the Huai Yai subdistrict, where the victim was walking through a tree tunnel area.

In November 2026, a 15-year-old Thai youth golfer, Aeyavarin Pradubyart, died after being struck by lightning during a session in Chachoengsao province. Following the athlete's death, her family called for golf courses and tournament organizers to implement stricter safety measures and emergency response protocols.

Entities

Thai Sport Golf Youth Association · Pattaya · Sawang Boriboon Foundation · Huai Yai Police Station · Aeyavarin Pradubyart

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Thai youth golfer Aeyavarin Pradubyart dies after lightning strike

    Thai youth golfer Aeyavarin Pradubyart, 15, has died after being struck by lightning during a session in Chachoengsao province.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Myanmar teenager killed by lightning strike near Pattaya

    A 17-year-old Myanmar national died after being struck by lightning during a thunderstorm in the Huai Yai area near Pattaya, Thailand.

Sources

naewna.com · thestandard.co