A 33-year-old French tourist died on Friday after falling from a 260ft waterfall while trying to take a selfie at the Na Mueng 2 waterfall, Thailand.

The accident happened on Thursday afternoon on the resort island of Ko Samui in southern Thailand.

Local Police said the French holidaymaker was with a friend, Thomas Mechin, who witnessed the incident.

A Spanish tourist died in the same spot several months ago, Samui tourist police officer Poowadol Wiriyanarangkul told DPA.

“There are already signs saying ‘No entry’ as the area is quite dangerous. Some tourists may want to get better photos, but...

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