Ichitan CEO Tan Passakornnatee Injured After 2-Meter Stage Fall at Wonder One Music Festival, Declares He's 'OK'

CHONBURI — On 16 February 2026, Tan Passakornnatee, chief executive of Ichitan Group PCL, was injured after falling nearly 2 meters from a concert stage during the Wonder One Music Festival in Pattaya just after midnight on Sunday. He later assured fans he is safe and recovering. The incident occurred at about 00:35 during the final night of the Wonder One Music Festival, held at Khao Chi Chan in Sattahip district. At the time, rapper Golf F.HERO was performing on stage. According to reports, Mr. Tan had joined the artist on stage to thank attendees and hand out gifts. While dancing near the edge, he misstepped and fell from the stage, landing on the ground below. Rescue workers provided first aid before rushing him to Bangkok Hospital Pattaya. The performance was temporarily halted as medics attended to him, with many in the crowd applauding and offering encouragement. Doctors initially kept the 66-year-old under close observation. Medical assessments later found a minor bone crack, and he was fitted with a support brace. Physicians were expected to allow him to leave hospital later the same day. Video clips of the moment circulated widely on TikTok, showing Mr. Tan stepping off the edge of the stage before falling. At 09:24 on 16 February, Mr. Tan posted a video from his hospital room on his personal Facebook page, dressed in a hospital gown and connected to an IV line. "I'm OK now. I just feel a little back pain. I should be able to leave hospital and get back to work soon," he said, apologising for alarming supporters. He also extended Chinese New Year wishes, saying, "Wishing everyone prosperity and good fortune." Later, at 19:20, he posted again to confirm that he was safe and thanked the public for their concern. The Wonder One Music Festival, held from 14–15 February at Khao Chi Chan in Na Jomtien, marked its inaugural edition. Shortly before the accident, Mr. Tan had posted about the event's success, thanking artists, staff, sponsors and attendees for their support.