# Lightning strike fatalities in Thailand

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/lightning-strike-fatalities-in-thailand
> Updated: 2026-11-02T05:16:14.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-02: 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 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thai-youth-golfer-aeyavarin-pradubyart-dies-after-lightning-strike

### 2026-10-03: 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/myanmar-teenager-killed-by-lightning-strike-near-pattaya

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