Australian grandmother, 74, rescued from drowning on Thai beach
Published date: Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:16:39 +0700An Australian grandmother was rescued from drowning at a beach in southern Thailand.
Tarn Thi Giay, 74, who holds dual Vietnamese and Australian citizenship, was taking an early morning swim when she was knocked over by a rogue wave at a beach in the seaside resort of Pattaya on February 25.
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Pattaya, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri, Thailand |
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25/02/2026 |
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Duration: 02:18 |
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Rating: News safe |
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