Former US pilot shoots himself dead at house in Chiang Mai

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Former US pilot shoots himself dead at house in Chiang Mai

 

Picture Banmuang

 

A Thai wife heard a single shot ring out at their house on the Rattanakosin Road in Chiang Mai yesterday.

 

She ran to a bedroom where her husband was dead from a bullet wound to the right temple.

 

Police found the gun still in the dead man's hand.

 

He was 62 year old Michael McLaren who Ban Muang said was a former pilot from the US.

 

"Neung", 48, his wife said that he had been suffering stress from diabetes for many years. He had gone to sleep alone on Wednesday morning when the shot ran out.

 

Deputy provincial police chief Pol Col Piyaphan Patrapongsin was among the officers from Mae Ping police station and medics on the scene.

 

The body has been sent for autopsy after the incident in house number 26 of Soi 1.

 

Source: Banmuang

 

-- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2018-07-26

 

 

[worgeordie]

RIP,its sad when people feel this is the only way out.

regards Worgeordie

[trainman34014]

RIP that man and Condolences to the Lady.

[KhunBENQ]

Sad,  so early.

But if one can't stand it anymore...

 

[ThaiPauly]

RIP, served his country with distinction I imagine and it comes to this, could it be stress related from his job? Who knows, probably never will.  Gotta feel very sorry for his wife too.

[wwest5829]

As usual, mixed feelings. Sad for those who remain behind who wil miss him. He’s the conflict with me. I think we should each have control over our own existence. Should I determine that I no longer wish to exist, I would not allow anyone stand in the way of when and how I will end my life. I certainly would join others in wishing that he Rest In Peace.

[rwill]

I wonder if they will check for gunpowder residue on his hand...

[Mickmouse1]

9 hours ago, worgeordie said:

RIP,its sad when people feel this is the only way out.

regards Worgeordie

How can anyone prove that he shot himself?  I am sure he was a sensible and balanced man only we do not know the real truth.

Many of those allegedly killed themselves seem to have "THAI WOMAN" close to them whether she is a wife or a gf etc etc

[Mickmouse1]

2 minutes ago, rwill said:

I wonder if they will check for gunpowder residue on his hand...

Bad boy U R?I wonder if they will have a thorough investigation at all.

 

[Torrens54]

Far too many people feeling forced to take this way out. 

Health, financial and relationship factors....who knows if one

or a combination of these, forced his hand.

May he RIP.

 

[Nip]

Kind and considerate comments so far let's hope the Unusual Suspects who have not commented as yet don't turn this into the usual bitc#es brew. Sad way to end his life. Nobody knows only him what propelled him beyond our knowledge and underdtanding and many more sadly don't really care. Chocks away ....

[BritManToo]

49 minutes ago, Mickmouse1 said:

How can anyone prove that he shot himself? 

 

Don't know, but diabetes is a nasty disease, limited mobility, restricted diet, and your nether regions don't work any more.

I'm also 62, no diseases, but life seems pretty pointless now, maybe he was the sensible one.

[geriatrickid]

3 hours ago, ThaiPauly said:

RIP, served his country with distinction I imagine and it comes to this, could it be stress related from his job? Who knows, probably never will.  Gotta feel very sorry for his wife too.

Where did you see that he was in service of the US government? I see pilot. A pilot can work for Delta, or for United or UPS etc.

 

49 minutes ago, Mickmouse1 said:

How can anyone prove that he shot himself?  I am sure he was a sensible and balanced man only we do not know the real truth.

Many of those allegedly killed themselves seem to have "THAI WOMAN" close to them whether she is a wife or a gf etc etc

 

Prove? It's relatively easy in a case like this because of the angle of entry and exit wounds, blood splatter etc. Why are   casting aspersions on the widow without knowing any facts? Diabetes can be a brutal disease in its end stage and you have no appreciation of the pain, the discomfort and the misery these people suffer.   This would have been mature onset diabetes as he would not have qualified as a pilot if it had been juvenile diabetes. I expect  it was concurrent with advanced heart disease.

[Tongjaw]

6 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

Don't know, but diabetes is a nasty disease, limited mobility, restricted diet, and your nether regions don't work any more.

I'm also 62, no diseases, but life seems pretty pointless now, maybe he was the sensible one.

BritManToo, what do your mean your 62 and life seems pointless. Seriously is everything ok? If you need to chat PM me please. Sometimes just a simple chat helps. Stay strong. 

[BritManToo]

22 minutes ago, Tongjaw said:

BritManToo, what do your mean your 62 and life seems pointless. Seriously is everything ok? If you need to chat PM me please. Sometimes just a simple chat helps. Stay strong. 

Done everything, been everywhere. That's what I mean.

From now on, the only way to go is down.

[billd766]

56 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

Don't know, but diabetes is a nasty disease, limited mobility, restricted diet, and your nether regions don't work any more.

I'm also 62, no diseases, but life seems pretty pointless now, maybe he was the sensible one.

 

I can understand and sympathise with the American guy because at some point you do think that there is no other way out.

 

I am 74 and I don't have enough time to do all the things that I want to do. I have a bad back due to an accident back in 1982, a couple of shot to sh1t kneecaps and I am close to borderline diabetes.

 

I just keep plodding along and while I am bitching about my aches and pains it proves that I am still alive.

 

I have a 14 year old son and I want to be at his university graduation in a few years time which is a good motivation.

 

I also have an exit strategy for when it all gets too much but mine is less painful and involves helium, a plastic bag and a comfortable chair over in my store shed.

 

 

[billd766]

1 hour ago, geriatrickid said:

Where did you see that he was in service of the US government? I see pilot. A pilot can work for Delta, or for United or UPS etc.

 

 

Prove? It's relatively easy in a case like this because of the angle of entry and exit wounds, blood splatter etc. Why are   casting aspersions on the widow without knowing any facts? Diabetes can be a brutal disease in its end stage and you have no appreciation of the pain, the discomfort and the misery these people suffer.   This would have been mature onset diabetes as he would not have qualified as a pilot if it had been juvenile diabetes. I expect  it was concurrent with advanced heart disease.

 

GK sadly there are too many posters on TVF like Mickmouse1 who take delight in posting crap comments like this and the more knock backs they get the happier they are with somebody elses misfortune.

[Guitar God]

2 hours ago, Mickmouse1 said:

How can anyone prove that he shot himself?  I am sure he was a sensible and balanced man only we do not know the real truth.

Many of those allegedly killed themselves seem to have "THAI WOMAN" close to them whether she is a wife or a gf etc etc

Almost 100% of men in Thailand , especially expats, have a Thai woman or wife or gf close to them unless they’re a monk or they’re gay. 

 

That’s as significant as saying that all the traffic fatalities in Thailand had traces of spicy food in their stomachs at the time of death. 

[Guitar God]

5 hours ago, ThaiPauly said:

RIP, served his country with distinction I imagine and it comes to this, could it be stress related from his job? Who knows, probably never will.  Gotta feel very sorry for his wife too.

Where did you read about his military service?

Many pilots are ex military but the article said “pilot from the US”, not “pilot for the US (military). 

Could have flown for Delta. 

[Rhys]

Just sad, may he find peace...

[tomas557]

1 hour ago, BritManToo said:

'm also 62, no diseases, but life seems pretty pointless now, maybe he was the sensible one.

Don't give up mate, If you really don't see the woods through the tress any more you still can become a member of the Thaivisa form and join the cynical.

 

Oh, I see you tried that already

[Bill Miller]

"From now on, the only way to go is down."
Seems good enough reason to hang in. Just make sure no jealous husbands or boyfriends are involved. ?

[GTgrizzly]

2 hours ago, Tongjaw said:

BritManToo, what do your mean your 62 and life seems pointless. Seriously is everything ok? If you need to chat PM me please. Sometimes just a simple chat helps. Stay strong. 

Nice gesture Tongjaw

shame there weren't more like you on here

[Bill Miller]

1 minute ago, Bill Miller said:

"From now on, the only way to go is down."
Seems good enough reason to hang in. Just make sure no jealous husbands or boyfriends are involved. ?

I should not, perhaps, crack light on news of somebody's passing.
RIP, lad.
I DO have a perspective on it. being 64 and I've been taking insulin for over twenty years now.
Three (known) heart attacks, triple bypass, a stroke, can't really remember when I was last able to "cut the mustard" with the ladies, (though I am told I am able to "lick the jar" skillfully...). 
Just want to say get some help if that black beast comes prowling from out of the shadows.
Maybe down is the only direction, but I intend to enjoy every inch of the jump.
“Do not go gentle into that good night”.

[Tongjaw]

2 hours ago, BritManToo said:

Done everything, been everywhere. That's what I mean.

From now on, the only way to go is down.

Are you ok, serious? Please chat if you need to. 

[rumak]

21 minutes ago, GTgrizzly said:

Nice gesture Tongjaw

shame there weren't more like you on here

so are you offering the same ?

BTW :  i  think many of us old timers are finding old age to be a challenge.   I am sure there are many reasons like anywhere else.   Dealing with health issues is certainly at the top of the list...

TV is one way to pass the time......would be nice if there were a little more pleasantries though , but 

that might take the appeal out of it

 

[Tongjaw]

Guys and girls on TV forum. If you feel it’s getting too much just tell someone. I’m not a samaratin but I will listen to you. Don’t feel the world is against you please, just reach out. 

[geriatrickid]

2 hours ago, BritManToo said:

Done everything, been everywhere. That's what I mean.

From now on, the only way to go is down.

I understand you, although  I haven't done everything/been everywhere.

When I was best suited to do that, I didn't have the money and now that I do, I have work obligations, and sad to say the deterioration of the body that hits us all when we stop being young sprouts of 22 and ready to take on the world. That being said, I like living and want to stick around especially since I have dependents of the bad breath and furry kind.

[Dante99]

12 hours ago, BritManToo said:

Done everything, been everywhere. That's what I mean.

From now on, the only way to go is down.

Done everything, been everywhere, that is such bull shit.  Get some help.

[rumak]

37 minutes ago, Dante99 said:

Done everything, been everywhere, that is such bull shit.  Get some help.

that's the type of tough love i used on my kid when she was growing up.    i try to have a little more

empathy now that i see what happens when we are no longer able to "conquer the world".

 

health, loneliness, boredom.........all sounds so simple.    unfortunately the help is not always that easy

to find....especially when its mostly in the mind !    robin, anthony, and other recent examples of how even

money or fame or whatever cannot buy some people help.