webfact Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 Swiss man, 71, falls to his death from eighth floor By The Nation A 71-year-old Swiss man is suspected to have jumped to his death from the eighth floor of an apartment building in Bangkok on Sunday. The body of Daniel Scharer was found next to a Toyota Camry in the parking lot of the building. Police said Scharer had lived alone in the apartment building for four years and might have developed serious depression. The Swiss man was not known to have had any job. His room was on the eighth floor of the building. There were no signs off a fight or struggle in the room. But the window was open. His body fell on the Toyota Camry, causing damage to the vehicle, before rolling onto the ground. Police said his body would be sent for an autopsy and an investigation would continue to determine the exact cause of his death. The Swiss embassy in Bangkok would be informed of the incident. Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/breakingnews/30344711 -- © Copyright The Nation 2018-05-07 The charity Samaritans is available around the clock for people who want to talk. If you or anyone you know is in need of mental health services, please contact the Samaritans of Thailand at their 24-hour hotline 02-713-6791 (English), 02713-6793 (Thai) or Thai Mental Health Hotline at 1323 (Thai). http://www.samaritansthai.com/news/samaritans-of-thailand-english-hotline/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hummin Posted May 6, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted May 6, 2018 Soon Bangkok and Pattaya will not have open windows or balconies anymore. If you going to kill yourselves, please do not jump. 1. You can hurt somone pshysical 2. You can hurt somone emotionally 3. You can damage property 4. You tie up resourches 5. There is solutions to your problems 6 1 5 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post saakura Posted May 6, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted May 6, 2018 Sounds like he was very lonely and probably poor too. RIP 5 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MaeJoMTB Posted May 7, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted May 7, 2018 1 hour ago, webfact said: The Swiss man was not known to have had any job. Is it usual for 71yo expats to have jobs? 21 5 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rossd Posted May 7, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted May 7, 2018 3 minutes ago, MaeJoMTB said: Is it usual for 71yo expats to have jobs? I finished my last contract in Thailand on the 31st December at which time I was 71. Now at 72 I still have my work permit and have been getting many offers of work as a Consultant both in Thailand and overseas. It helps of course that I (my wife) runs a limited company that employs me to provide Contract Management Services to others. 11 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post giddyup Posted May 7, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted May 7, 2018 1 hour ago, Hummin said: Soon Bangkok and Pattaya will not have open windows or balconies anymore. If you going to kill yourselves, please do not jump. 5. There is solutions to your problems Not always. He may have been terminally ill, he may have been broke. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thaiwrath Posted May 7, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted May 7, 2018 1 hour ago, Hummin said: Soon Bangkok and Pattaya will not have open windows or balconies anymore. If you going to kill yourselves, please do not jump. 1. You can hurt somone pshysical 2. You can hurt somone emotionally 3. You can damage property 4. You tie up resourches 5. There is solutions to your problems I'm not sure that, anyone in the frame of mind to jump, actually cares about any of your 5 indications ? 14 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremia Juxtaposed Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 1 hour ago, Hummin said: Soon Bangkok and Pattaya will not have open windows or balconies anymore. If you going to kill yourselves, please do not jump. 1. You can hurt somone pshysical 2. You can hurt somone emotionally 3. You can damage property 4. You tie up resourches 5. There is solutions to your problems I would agree except that your option "5. There is solutions to your problems" should always be number one option.. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremia Juxtaposed Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 (edited) 9 minutes ago, giddyup said: Not always. He may have been terminally ill, That is true but for those that aren't it should at least be considered.... Edited May 7, 2018 by Jeremia Juxtaposed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremia Juxtaposed Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 4 minutes ago, Thaiwrath said: I'm not sure that, anyone in the frame of mind to jump, actually cares about any of your 5 indications ? And it seems he was alone with nobody to talk to..poor bugger....RIP 2 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummin Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 Then I will say, if you want to kill yourselves, do not jump, there is better options! Very few men do this is affect. Most have been thinking weeks, months even years before they decide to do so! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MaeJoMTB Posted May 7, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted May 7, 2018 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Hummin said: Then I will say, if you want to kill yourselves, do not jump, there is better options! Very few men do this is affect. Most have been thinking weeks, months even years before they decide to do so! I always suspect very few of the 'jumpers' actually jumped. More like fell or were pushed. But suicide is a popular and convenient explanation for all concerned, police don't need to investigate, insurance doesn't need to pay, holidaymakers aren't discouraged from visiting. 'Jumping' is a win win conclusion for all involved (except the victim, and who really cares about an old foreigner). Edited May 7, 2018 by MaeJoMTB 9 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post crazykopite Posted May 7, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted May 7, 2018 There seems to be a lot of Foreign jumpers who live in the Kingdom ?? RIP ?? 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornishcarlos Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 1 minute ago, crazykopite said: There seems to be a lot of Foreign jumpers who live in the Kingdom ?? RIP ?? who live die in the Kingdom RIP Swissie... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hummin Posted May 7, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted May 7, 2018 3 minutes ago, MaeJoMTB said: I always suspect very few of the 'jumpers' actually jumped. More like fell or were pushed. But suicide is a popular and convenient explanation for all concerned, police don't need to investigate, insurance doesn't need to pay, holidaymakers aren't discouraged from visiting. 'Jumping' is a win win conclusion for all involved (except the victim, and who really cares about an old foreigner). I can agree it is maybe some few who get pushed, but really, think about it? You old, little money, your little thing doesnt give you joy anymore, going to the bar you realize your friends is only speaking about they daily problems, world problems, finding new hate objects, and this have been going on for years in a loop. People start dying around you, and life is miserable, and you start thinking about what you should have done 20 years ago first time you sat your as on that bar chair. Just an example! Could have been 5 years ago for what I care. I know when I get older, lonely, used abused no money, no hope, no family I will also end it myselves. But as far as I am concerned, I can start avoiding that now while I can. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmarZaid Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 sad ... this is happening far too often 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post cyberfarang Posted May 7, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted May 7, 2018 Seems like westerners meeting their demise from high buildings has become an epidemic in Thailand. Maybe all westerners should be banned from entering high buildings in Thailand, for their own safety. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gecko123 Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 Mental health counselors should be given exemptions from foreign labor law restrictions. Clearly there is an urgent need for their services here. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post cornishcarlos Posted May 7, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted May 7, 2018 1 minute ago, Gecko123 said: Mental health counselors should be given exemptions from foreign labor law restrictions. Clearly there is an urgent need for their services here. Good electricians too... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NextStationBangkok Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 RIP. Good friends are important for happy life! I am always wondering, why Swiss leave their beautiful mountains and country and comes to concrete jungle like Bangkok. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juan B Tong Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, rossd said: I finished my last contract in Thailand on the 31st December at which time I was 71. Now at 72 I still have my work permit and have been getting many offers of work as a Consultant both in Thailand and overseas. It helps of course that I (my wife) runs a limited company that employs me to provide Contract Management Services to others. Hmm Is she looking for additional old expats? Edited May 7, 2018 by Juan B Tong 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post giddyup Posted May 7, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted May 7, 2018 1 hour ago, Jeremia Juxtaposed said: I would agree except that your option "5. There is solutions to your problems" should always be number one option.. But there isn't always a solution. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ban Phe Dezza Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 1 hour ago, MaeJoMTB said: Is it usual for 71yo expats to have jobs? no 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post robblok Posted May 7, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted May 7, 2018 55 minutes ago, MaeJoMTB said: I always suspect very few of the 'jumpers' actually jumped. More like fell or were pushed. But suicide is a popular and convenient explanation for all concerned, police don't need to investigate, insurance doesn't need to pay, holidaymakers aren't discouraged from visiting. 'Jumping' is a win win conclusion for all involved (except the victim, and who really cares about an old foreigner). I would call you paranoid, people kill themselves more often then that they are pushed murdered. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaeJoMTB Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 1 minute ago, robblok said: I would call you paranoid, people kill themselves more often then that they are pushed murdered. I agree there are plenty of suicides, but disagree many are jumping from balconies. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penicillin Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 1 hour ago, Hummin said: Then I will say, if you want to kill yourselves, do not jump, there is better options! Very few men do this is affect. Most have been thinking weeks, months even years before they decide to do so! Were did you obtain this information? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummin Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 2 minutes ago, MaeJoMTB said: I agree there are plenty of suicides, but disagree many are jumping from balconies. I used to jump from balconies, rooftops, antennas, bridges, and cliffs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 1 minute ago, MaeJoMTB said: I agree there are plenty of suicides, but disagree many are jumping from balconies. Just logic, there are always more suicides then murders in a country so it stands to reason most suicides are just that suicides. I certainly would not jump from a flat but for some its an easy option. Its (if you go high enough) guaranteed your dead.... no way to change your mind pretty effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 4 minutes ago, MaeJoMTB said: I agree there are plenty of suicides, but disagree many are jumping from balconies. There's pretty much at least one reported every day, and maybe a lot that go unreported. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaeJoMTB Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 1 minute ago, robblok said: Just logic, there are always more suicides then murders in a country so it stands to reason most suicides are just that suicides. I certainly would not jump from a flat but for some its an easy option. Its (if you go high enough) guaranteed your dead.... no way to change your mind pretty effective. Using logic, Outside Thailand few kill themselves by jumping off balconies, usually sleeping pills. It seems suspicious it's so popular with foreigners here, and especially in Pattaya. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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