Popular Post webfact Posted February 18, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 18, 2019 Swedish tourist tries to kill himself on the day his visa ran out Picture: Daily News Police and rescue services were called to a main road in Phuket where a 57 year old Swedish man was trying to kill himself by darting in front of traffic. His visa was running out and he is now on suicide watch at a hospital. Thalang police, tourist police and staff from a rescue foundation managed to grab him before he got killed in the incident around 2.20 am on Sunday morning. It happened in the Saladaeng area of Thalang district on the Thepkasatree Road. . Pol Col Theerawat Liamsuwan said that the man was subdued before being taken to Thalang Hospital before he was transferred to Vachira Phuket Hospital. Vachira Phuket director Dr Chalermpong Sukhonthaphon said that the man was suffering from mental illness. His visa was expiring on Sunday, said the director, so the appropriate authorities in Thailand and the Swedish embassy had been contacted as the man needed in-patient treatment for his mental condition. He is on a suicide watch at the hospital amid fears he will try to take his life. Daily News reported that the story received much attention online with Thais wondering how a "mad foreigner" could be allowed into tourist areas while others speculated he may have been ripped off in some way. Source: Daily News -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2019-02-18 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 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Puchaiyank Posted February 18, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 18, 2019 Omen of things to come as visas run out of time? Let's hope not! 8 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thaiwrath Posted February 18, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 18, 2019 Just now, Puchaiyank said: Omen of things to come as visas run out of time? Let's hope not! I think this is more of the problem 7 minutes ago, webfact said: the man was suffering from mental illness. rather than any overstay possibilities. This is not really a good place to be, with such an illness. 10 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post worgeordie Posted February 18, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 18, 2019 6 minutes ago, webfact said: was trying to kill himself by darting in front of traffic If he was really trying to kill himself,he would have walked slowly, but whatever ,pleased he was detained and been taking care of, might just be a coincidence that his visa was running out,must be more to this story,hope it all ends well. regards Worgeordie 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post puukao Posted February 18, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 18, 2019 most people will troll this guy and his family (indirectly) because they are afraid it might be them next. if super lonely, people look at ways to be mean. nobody here will give to this guy's fund. this is why it's so dangerous to leave your own country. no friends, zero. then people laugh at you when you break down. 13 1 1 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RotBenz8888 Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 27 minutes ago, webfact said: Thais wondering how a "mad foreigner" could be allowed into tourist areas Get rid of him! He could ruin the business! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Aussieroaming Posted February 18, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 18, 2019 3 minutes ago, RotBenz8888 said: Get rid of him! He could ruin the business! Unlike mentally ill Thais, who mustnt pose any risk to tourism. Just another example of Thai xenophobia. 4 2 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Pravda Posted February 18, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 18, 2019 Maybe his ex Thai gf will feel sorry for him now and move out from her brother's apartment after the latest fight. 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sanemax Posted February 18, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 18, 2019 13 minutes ago, puukao said: most people will troll this guy and his family (indirectly) because they are afraid it might be them next. f super lonely, people look at ways to be mean. nobody here will give to this guy's fund. this is why it's so dangerous to leave your own country. no friends, zero. then people laugh at you when you break down. Well ,no one has trolled this guy or his family , no one is laughing at him and there is no fund set up to give too 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Puchaiyank Posted February 18, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 18, 2019 Next on immigration's list of things to do to make immigrants feel welcomed...3 copies of a certified letter from your required mental health exam before issuing a long term visa extension. 5 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sanemax Posted February 18, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 18, 2019 43 minutes ago, webfact said: Daily News reported that the story received much attention online with Thais wondering how a "mad foreigner" could be allowed into tourist areas while others speculated he may have been ripped off in some way. Not sure why they needed to include random speculation from anonymous people online , with no basis in anything factual 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Joe Mcseismic Posted February 18, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 18, 2019 Pretty selfish and despicable to attempt to make an innocent driver the means of his death..... 8 3 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lucius verus Posted February 18, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 18, 2019 (edited) 50 minutes ago, Pravda said: Maybe his ex Thai gf will feel sorry for him now and move out from her brother's apartment after the latest fight. Yep, how many farang discover they've been paying rent for the Gf's ' loving brother'. Thai girls take old farang for fools leading to suicide or alcoholism. Edited February 18, 2019 by Lucius verus 5 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuang Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Must be high...... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmen Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 hope not a sign of things to come Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARK74 Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 2 hours ago, Lucius verus said: Yep, how many farang discover they've been paying rent for the Gf's ' loving brother'. Thai girls take old farang for fools leading to suicide or alcoholism. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psimbo Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 4 hours ago, Puchaiyank said: Omen of things to come as visas run out of time? Let's hope not! Wow- didn't see that coming as the first comment! ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipButty Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Expect the suicide rates to go up soon 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geriatrickid Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 5 hours ago, Puchaiyank said: Omen of things to come as visas run out of time? Let's hope not! No. I offer that he was just another mentally ill foreigner who picked Thailand because of its easy visa requirements. If it wasn't a visa, it would have been one of the other usual reasons the news threads are full of, like his state benefits money not clearing, or his "companion" left him for another customer etc. The man is mentally ill all by himself. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post geriatrickid Posted February 18, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 18, 2019 26 minutes ago, ChipButty said: Expect the suicide rates to go up soon Why? A sane and rational person is not going to kill himself over a visa. Anyone at risk, will also be at risk for many other reasons. Thailand is chock full of mentally ill foreigners. look at the forums and you will see people listing their diagnosed illnesses like mania, alcoholism, bipolar disorder, OCD, schizophrenia, depression etc. 5 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 5 hours ago, Puchaiyank said: Omen of things to come as visas run out of time? Let's hope not! Box on the street of your home country in the rain and snow or death ? Easy choice for some 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tingtongtourist Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 while others speculated he may have been ripped off in some way. funny how we still come to these conclusions.. err a Thai did it. when in fact the guy was probably just nuts all along most likely brain damage from constant alcohol addiction. it happens 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Suradit69 Posted February 18, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 18, 2019 4 hours ago, sanemax said: Not sure why they needed to include random speculation from anonymous people online , with no basis in anything factual Yes, that occupation is reserved for Thai Visa posters. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NextStationBangkok Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 What's wrong going back home ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BritManToo Posted February 18, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 18, 2019 (edited) 5 minutes ago, NextStationBangkok said: What's wrong going back home ? What's wrong with getting on a bus/plane/boat to Cambodia/Vietnam/Philippines? Edited February 18, 2019 by BritManToo 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Syduan Posted February 18, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 18, 2019 6 hours ago, vinniekintana said: I wonder if he ever considered to GET A NEW VISA <deleted>!!!!! Idiocracy...it's real! Have you considered that maybe he couldn't... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malibukid Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 1 hour ago, RichardColeman said: Box on the street of your home country in the rain and snow or death ? Easy choice for some not in Sweden. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 6 hours ago, puukao said: most people will troll this guy and his family (indirectly) because they are afraid it might be them next. if super lonely, people look at ways to be mean. nobody here will give to this guy's fund. this is why it's so dangerous to leave your own country. no friends, zero. then people laugh at you when you break down. I never visited Sweden but I guess it's not so bad that I would prefer death compared to going there. Lots of people (Thais, farangs, and more) are willing to help others. But running in front of cars in the middle of the night is not the best way to ask for help. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allanos Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 With all of their renowned cradle to grave social security, the land of milk and honey which is Sweden has one of the highest suicide rates in Europe (but not the highest). Britain (and Italy's) rate, for example, is far lower. How does one interpret that? 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AmericanSafety Posted February 18, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 18, 2019 Let's hope he gets the help he needs. These types of incidents are always sad. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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