webfact Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 Troubled British tourist falls to death from 15th-floor condo balcony By The Nation Foto: Thai Rath A British tourist fell to his death from the 15th floor of a Chiang Mai condominium on Sunday night. Phil Edward Miller Hardwicke, 57, died after landing on a bench next to the third-floor swimming pool at the Lanna 3 Condo on Huay Kaew road in Tambon Chang Phuak, Muang district. Condo staff told police that the man had been renting the room for several months and lived alone there. His fall was seen by horrified fellow residents, who were swimming at the time. Chang Phuak police checked his room and found that it had been locked from the inside. The room was tidy and nothing appeared to have been stolen. Police also found a diary that he had written about conflicts he had with his family. The body was sent for a post mortem at Chiang Mai Hospital and the British consular office in Chiang Mai was informed of the incident. Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/breakingnews/30346413 -- © Copyright The Nation 2018-05-28 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornishcarlos Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 Another one !! How many is that this year ?? It always amazes me that no innocent by stander ever get flattened !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 Some insensitive, uncaring, callous troll posts have been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaeJoMTB Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 2 hours ago, webfact said: Chang Phuak police checked his room and found that it had been locked from the inside. The door handle button was pushed, or there was a bolt across from the inside? Sloppy police work or sloppy reporting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saakura Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 Why do they choose Thailand to die? Fatal attraction? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
car720 Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 8 minutes ago, saakura said: Why do they choose Thailand to die? Fatal attraction? Thailand is portrayed as a great place to get away from your troubles in life. Doesn't work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazykopite Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 When I leave my property I lock the door from the inside and my locks are British Yale not some cheap Chinese rubbish so just because the door was locked from the inside proves nothing RIP the deceased only he knows what really happened it amazes me how many times we read about people falling from their balconies in the Kingdom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamNoone88 Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 It may be extremely difficult some-times, but always, always, stay positive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantom Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 34 minutes ago, crazykopite said: When I leave my property I lock the door from the inside and my locks are British Yale not some cheap Chinese rubbish so just because the door was locked from the inside proves nothing RIP the deceased only he knows what really happened it amazes me how many times we read about people falling from their balconies in the Kingdom. I can help reduce your sense of amazement. We read almost every report of suicide, particularly within our demographic on tv. In countries such as Australia and the UK, media deliberately underplays such reporting to discourage so called copycat events. No need to imply some sort of conspiracy theory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenbrwn1 Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 I woke up this morning feeling troubled. I’m also a Brit on a tourist visa and an LFC fan. But I could never work out how someone could come to the conclusion that suicide is their only way out. And in the manner of throwing oneself off a balcony. A very selfish act in my opinion, not just for loved ones left behind but anyone who may be unfortunate enough to be under you when you land. Just go to a pharmacy fcs , plenty of choices for a peaceful delivery into the after life . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMuhammad Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 1 hour ago, saakura said: Why do they choose Thailand to die? Fatal attraction? Isolation from family and support services. The mind of someone with these mental issues struggles to work through even the smallest of issues resulting in self harm or suicide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namatjira Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 Suicide takes more deaths globally than wars or homocide in this modern age.....that’s the way it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balo Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 Before we can conclude with anything we need to know more about his past activities. But he wrote a diary so maybe the police can conclude with suicide after reading it. R.I.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMuhammad Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 1 hour ago, saakura said: Why do they choose Thailand to die? Fatal attraction? Isolation from family and support services. The mind of someone with these mental issues struggles to work through even the smallest of issues resulting in self harm or suicide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim walker Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 Must be terrible when you have no close friends to turn to in times of dire need RIP to the poor man a sad premature end to his life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHYWHY Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 Another one Condos are going to need to sucure Balcones to stop this Madness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesMad Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 2 hours ago, saakura said: Why do they choose Thailand to die? Fatal attraction? Most countries do not report on suicides.... That's why it looks high in Thailand, but it happens all over the world Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 Severely depressed people have minds trapped in a cycle of negativity about their situation. Medication can break the cycle sometimes; however, the person has to seek help. RIP. Life can get unbearable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odysseus123 Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 8 minutes ago, Lacessit said: Severely depressed people have minds trapped in a cycle of negativity about their situation. Medication can break the cycle sometimes; however, the person has to seek help. RIP. Life can get unbearable. Indeed. After a serious heart attack in 2014, I developed depression which can be part of the after effects of such cardiac events. Considering that I was also dealing with a few other health issues at the time it was but for the grace of god that I recognized that there was something terribly wrong and had a chat with a young Thai doctor. "Depression"she said.. "Depression"I agreed. You can be roughest,toughest Rambo in the valley and still get hit.... RIP at journey's end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 People who make fun of others who have serious mental/depression are the lowest of the low. Until you have been there you have no idea what that person is going through. WELL I HAVE BEEN THERE, yes after my accident being told you will never walk again, never make love with your wife again, i went into the depths of depression. Yes i was under a psychiatrist at the hspital. I was going crazy, i hit my wife, hit a nurse, was then strapped down on my bed, for my own safety, and the safety of others. I was fortunate, my wife helped me through it, a good friend (member on here) spent 8 weeks at my bedside, all day every day when my wife was at work. He told me 1 day, pull yourself together, only you can fix this, at the time i was angry with him, but hey he was 100% correct, i got through it with a lot of help. So all you inconsiderate people making snide comments think, but for the grace of GOD go i. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ks45672 Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 2 hours ago, goldenbrwn1 said: I woke up this morning feeling troubled. I’m also a Brit on a tourist visa and an LFC fan. But I could never work out how someone could come to the conclusion that suicide is their only way out. And in the manner of throwing oneself off a balcony. A very selfish act in my opinion, not just for loved ones left behind but anyone who may be unfortunate enough to be under you when you land. Just go to a pharmacy fcs , plenty of choices for a peaceful delivery into the after life . Username checks out lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ks45672 Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 39 minutes ago, WHYWHY said: Another one Condos are going to need to sucure Balcones to stop this Madness Need plexiglas zoo cages if its for a Farang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soalbundy Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 2 hours ago, goldenbrwn1 said: I woke up this morning feeling troubled. I’m also a Brit on a tourist visa and an LFC fan. But I could never work out how someone could come to the conclusion that suicide is their only way out. And in the manner of throwing oneself off a balcony. A very selfish act in my opinion, not just for loved ones left behind but anyone who may be unfortunate enough to be under you when you land. Just go to a pharmacy fcs , plenty of choices for a peaceful delivery into the after life . He probably wanted a quick death, drugs, especially over the counter drugs, aren't quick or painless, you would need opiates for that, good luck getting that at a pharmacy. A Thai man in my village tried it with an overdose of paracetamol and alcohol, he was found after 24 hours and died in agony after 4 days in the hospital. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ks45672 Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 4 minutes ago, soalbundy said: He probably wanted a quick death, drugs, especially over the counter drugs, aren't quick or painless, you would need opiates for that, good luck getting that at a pharmacy. A Thai man in my village tried it with an overdose of paracetamol and alcohol, he was found after 24 hours and died in agony after 4 days in the hospital. May as well Go to Cambodia and buy the real deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justfine Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 13 minutes ago, soalbundy said: He probably wanted a quick death, drugs, especially over the counter drugs, aren't quick or painless, you would need opiates for that, good luck getting that at a pharmacy. A Thai man in my village tried it with an overdose of paracetamol and alcohol, he was found after 24 hours and died in agony after 4 days in the hospital. Sounds like hell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 Some more callous troll posts and the replies have been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bananafish Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 3 hours ago, car720 said: Thailand is portrayed as a great place to get away from your troubles in life. Doesn't work. Exactly, people come here to get away from troubles and start a new life, but they often take their troubles with them then inevitably find themselves even more isolated here than they were at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 6 minutes ago, metisdead said: Some more callous troll posts and the replies have been removed. Thank you for that, having been in a situation suffering serious depression, it troubles me seeing nasty insensitive posts, mocking people like this poor man. Please members have a little more compassion for people in this kind of situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soalbundy Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 24 minutes ago, Ks45672 said: May as well Go to Cambodia and buy the real deal maybe get caught buying and land in a Cambodian hell prison for 25 years, anyway Mr. average like myself wouldn't even know where to go to buy an exit pill, so jumping seems the only way out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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