webfact Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 Police and rescue workers at the scene. Photo: Kathu Police By Eakkapop Thongtub PHUKET: A man was discovered drowned yesterday (Sept 2) after he had gone to retrieve his fishing nets in a pond in Soi Kathu 6, Kathu while under the influence of alcohol. Kathu Police Deputy Chief Lt Col Chao Pomna was called to the scene at about 3:50pm. He was joined by Kusoldharm rescue workers at the pond near Sabai Village 2 housing estate where they were informed 33-year-old Prakob Sima was missing. A friend, 18-year-old Panupong Thanakarn, told police that he and Prakob had been drinking alcohol together and then Prakob said he was going to collect his fishing nets from the pond. Full story: https://www.thephuketnews.com/drunk-fisherman-drowns-in-kathu-pond-81275.php -- © Copyright Phuket News 2021-09-03 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2long Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 Just because had been drinking alcohol doesn't mean he was drunk. I feel that the headline is disrespectful, although it is possible it's correct. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobinBKK Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 Why was my first thought "all he had to do was just stand up"? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 3 hours ago, BobinBKK said: Why was my first thought "all he had to do was just stand up"? If you've witnessed many Thais after drinking that was probably the problem. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 4 hours ago, 2long said: Just because had been drinking alcohol doesn't mean he was drunk. I feel that the headline is disrespectful, although it is possible it's correct. Most Thais I know don't stop till they drop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, 2long said: Just because had been drinking alcohol doesn't mean he was drunk. I feel that the headline is disrespectful, although it is possible it's correct. Try reading the link that details the statements of two witnesses to show exactly how wrong you are! Edited September 3, 2021 by Liverpool Lou 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2long Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 7 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said: Try reading the link that details the statements of two witnesses to show exactly how wrong you are! Thanks. I rarely open and read links, as this forum has most experts. ???? Can I ask you to point out which "two witnesses" because now having read it I can only see one, but it IS Friday afternoon and the first beer has yet to be cracked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 (edited) 15 minutes ago, 2long said: 23 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said: Try reading the link that details the statements of two witnesses to show exactly how wrong you are! Thanks. I rarely open and read links, as this forum has most experts. ???? Can I ask you to point out which "two witnesses" because now having read it I can only see one, but it IS Friday afternoon and the first beer has yet to be cracked. His wife, who described him as very drunk. and his drinking mate who couldn't swim. Edited September 3, 2021 by Liverpool Lou 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deli Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 14 minutes ago, 2long said: Thanks. I rarely open and read links, as this forum has most experts. ???? Can I ask you to point out which "two witnesses" because now having read it I can only see one, but it IS Friday afternoon and the first beer has yet to be cracked. Opened mine just 2 minutes ago. But no Heinecken... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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