Soldier, 24, Dies of Sudden Heart Attack on Tour Bus
A 24-year-old soldier stationed in Chon Buri collapsed from sudden cardiac arrest on a tour bus returning from leave in Udon Thani on August 9; rescue workers could not revive him.
A 24-year-old soldier died on a tour bus while returning to his military base in Chon Buri after visiting his home in Udon Thani. Emergency responders attempted CPR but could not save him.
At 8:00 a.m. on August 9, 2026, Sawang Methadharm rescue services in Udon Thani were notified of an unconscious passenger on a Rayong-Bueng Kan route bus at Bus Terminal 1 and immediately responded.
The passenger was found unconscious in his seat on the Rayong-Bueng Kan bus (Udon Thani registered). Officials performed vigorous chest compressions in an attempt to revive him, but his vital signs could not be restored and he died shortly thereafter.
The deceased was identified as Phalathahan Tantigon (surname withheld), 24 years old, a soldier stationed at a military camp in Chon Buri province. He had traveled home on leave and was preparing to board a bus back to his unit when he suffered sudden cardiac arrest on the bus before returning to the camp. Sincere condolences are extended to his family.
