The man was recognized as 45-year-old Patrick Ward, whose passport mentioned he was born in New Zealand.
His present place of residence was not instantly recognized, however he entered Thailand on December 26 on a vacationer visa.
Police mentioned Ward travelled Tuesday by rail with a tour group from the capital, Bangkok, to Kanchanaburi city, the place the bridge over the River Kwai, made well-known within the film in regards to the railway constructed by pressured labour underneath Japanese WWII occupation, is situated.
After a short cease, the group proceeded to Sai Yok waterfall, one other well-liked vacationer vacation spot.
Police Major Kiatisak Kerdchok of the Sai Yok police mentioned that in line with witnesses, when the practice slowed down at a scenic spot, Ward opened a door within the carriage and fell seven to eight metres down a slope.
He didn’t verify experiences in Thai media that Ward was making an attempt to take a selfie when the accident occurred simply earlier than midday.
Police discovered Ward’s physique on the scene with wounds however none that advised foul play.
Kiatisak mentioned a full post-mortem can be carried out Wednesday in Bangkok, and fellow members of the tour group questioned.
