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The man reportedly collapsed near the 1,100th step of the temple’s 1,260-step staircase while climbing with his wife toward the mountaintop shrine, The Nation reported.

Local reports described the incident as the second fatality on the staircase within four days.

Rescuers responded after the tourist was found unconscious.

Bystanders attempted to revive him before emergency teams arrived, but rescue workers said he had no pulse and could not be resuscitated.

His body was later carried down the steep stairway.

His Thai wife told police the couple had been visiting Krabi and planned to climb to the summit to pay respects at the Buddha statues. She said they had completed similar climbs before, but her husband complained of dizziness shortly before collapsing, Khaosod English newspaper reported.

The incident prompted renewed safety concerns after it circulated on social media, with some Thai users calling for stricter measures at the site. Suggestions included installing a cable car, limiting access for elderly visitors, and introducing health screenings for those attempting the climb.

Also known as Wat Tham Suea, the temple is widely recognized for its demanding 1,260-step ascent to a hilltop shrine, offering panoramic views. The staircase is uneven and physically strenuous, particularly in high temperatures.

On March 26, a 68-year-old Thai man collapsed and died while climbing to the summit of the temple.