Chinese tourists who were accompanying Wang Qi, 32, have raised questions about the woman’s death.
The operator of the Flying Squirrel at Pong Khrai village in Mae Rim district told the tourists that Ms Wang had died of heart failure on the zipline adventure ride on Sunday afternoon (Oct 11). However, a post mortem examination carried out at Nakornping Hospital concluded she had suffered a broken neck and shoulder bones.
The tourists have now asked the Chinese consulate in Chiang Mai to help find out the real cause of her death.
Pol Col Suchart Kan-ngern, chief investigator at Mae Rim police station, said police quickly went to the scene upon being alerted that the Chinese woman had died of heart failure while riding the zipline.
Pol Col Suchart said he would today (Oct 13) follow up the case and promised to ensure justice for all, Thai media reported.
A source said witnesses told police investigators that Ms Wang was about to reach a spot on the ride where two male staff stood ready to take hold of her, but they allegedly made a mistake and the woman fell to the ground.
The aerial adventure has 32 treetop stations. Customers swing by slings attached to their bodies from one station platform to the next, sometimes over 300 metres above the ground below. This thrill ride is popular with tourists.
About 14 tourist venues provide a similar adventure activity in the northern province.
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