Thai wife pays 500K for Denmark husband's murder - they make it look like an accident but he survives

[ThailandRyan]

59 minutes ago, Hummin said:

There is a Canadian company I know of. 

But the 2 hit men they had were captured now weren't they...

[aussienam]

5 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

And if her husband would be dead then I guess there would be a high chance that she would have gotten away with murder.

 

Plenty would have gotten away with it over the years here.  Severely substandard/non-existent homicide investigations mixed with corruption to tinker with coronial reports to comply with 'cause of death' clauses in insurance policies. 

Killing foreigners for insurance money a welcome topic over a som tum meal in the villages!!

[BusyB]

2 minutes ago, billd766 said:

Neither do they always change for the worst.

 

How many marriages between Thai and Farang have been going for years?

 

In my case my 22nd anniversary was 28 April, and I knew my wife for 7 years before that. Of the 30 odd guys I know personally, only 2 have divorced. Most of them have been married as long as me and some for longer.

 

What you read in the forum is usually the bad news and rarely the good threads.

 

Why would that be? Because bad news sells and is click bait, but good news threads usually get hijacked.

I agree totally. I didn't say they 'always' change for the worst. I know several happy couples, but they're not the kind I hear whining on these threads. And some relationships do go downhill, in Thailand and elsewhere. As far as our Dane goes I imagine he didn't do a background check which might have helped him avoid his traffic accident ... but then again, who would?

[EVENKEEL]

2 hours ago, 4MyEgo said:

I have life insurance for the wife, it is worth 10% of what I am worth alive.

 

The insurance will keep her and the kids going, easily, until the smallest one is 21.

 

My will is 50% to my daughter overseas, and 50% to my kids here, my daughter overseas is the executor and is instructed to put the money in an account in her country until her youngest sister reaches 21, so, her sisters will be 26 and 21 when they receive the money, i.e. unless I am still around for many years to come.

 

That is the plan, but you never know.

 

 

 

Same here, my magic number for young one is 25.

[androokery]

4 hours ago, robblok said:

Actually that is not so hard, it is only hard if you want a much younger girl. Then of course its harder because in general the young woman who date older guys do so for money. Not all but its far more prevalent then amoung same age range. 

 

Anyway its all about what you think is more important. If looks are all you care about and you want younger then its harder. But if you ok with a lil closer to your age things get easier.

You do understand that people only find out that their partner is a psycho when it's too late? You can congratulate yourself on having a partner you can depend on, but the final verdict isn't in yet. This Danish man, had he not survived the attack, may have gone to his grave trusting his partner as much as you trust yours. 

[jerrymahoney]

22 minutes ago, aussienam said:

Killing foreigners for insurance money a welcome topic over a som tum meal in the villages!!

Well for 10 million baht about 300,000 $US the insurance companies will take a pretty hard look if they suspect foul play and, depending upon the policy language, the beneficiary(ies) might have to prove that there was NOT foul play and not the contrary.

[Hummin]

19 minutes ago, androokery said:

You do understand that people only find out that their partner is a psycho when it's too late? You can congratulate yourself on having a partner you can depend on, but the final verdict isn't in yet. This Danish man, had he not survived the attack, may have gone to his grave trusting his partner as much as you trust yours. 

A good reminder to all of us, if your wife tell you she want a divorce, let her go! 
 

Quote from news “The wife wanted a divorce but the husband opposed this. ”

[ThailandRyan]

1 minute ago, Hummin said:

A good reminder to all of us, if your wife tell you she want a divorce, let her go! 
 

Quote from news “The wife wanted a divorce but the husband opposed this. ”

The unfortunate side to what you point out is he probably did not want to loose half of what he had here in Thailand, which unfortunately is what occurs.  I gladly let my now ex go after I found her cheating and walked with my half, happily.

[jerrymahoney]

14 minutes ago, ThailandRyan said:

and walked with my half, happily.

half of what?

[Hummin]

7 minutes ago, ThailandRyan said:

The unfortunate side to what you point out is he probably did not want to loose half of what he had here in Thailand, which unfortunately is what occurs.  I gladly let my now ex go after I found her cheating and walked with my half, happily.

I'm happy if so happens, to pack up my motorbike, and leave everything behind and not looking back!

 

She then have a small farm worth 3 million all together in transfer. Worth 5 million more or less, but real value is what marked is willing to pay at the moment.

 

At least I got almost 6 years of happy time and life, and why ruin that feeling? If I get 10, perfect, if I get more or even better a decent happy life until I die a natural death, what can beat that? 

 

It takes work to make thing continue to be interesting and keep a decent life, it doesn't happen by it self, or just by handing over money, buy land or think you contribute to a better life for someone. It takes a bit more, but with good chemistry, it can take you a long way.

 

I live today, not yesterday or tomorrow, but making a plan for tomorow is still a good plan

[jerrymahoney]

9 minutes ago, Hummin said:

I live today, not yesterday or tomorrow, but making a plan for tomorow is still a good plan

Some people say they just live one day at a time. I like to take 2 or 3 at a time and then take a day off.

[Kenchamp]

56 minutes ago, jerrymahoney said:

Well for 10 million baht about 300,000 $US the insurance companies will take a pretty hard look if they suspect foul play and, depending upon the policy language, the beneficiary(ies) might have to prove that there was NOT foul play and not the contrary.

That maybe one of the reasons the plod had to be seen putting some effort into findng the truth

[toho]

3 hours ago, Jimbo53 said:

Some women are never happy with what they already have,ungrateful B*tch...lock her up and throw the key away!!

Seems you are the kind of type who likes a lynch party without hearing the background of this case. Fortunately you are not the judge. And dont start to learn for it, because you lack the capability to balance the facts and circumstances. From what I know, this  Danish guy was not a fresh type, using and cheating his wife for several years with severe consequences. I know the ladies and the story. Hopefully they now will get a judge, who is really willing to hear the full story and make a balanced and honest decision.

[robblok]

1 hour ago, androokery said:

You do understand that people only find out that their partner is a psycho when it's too late? You can congratulate yourself on having a partner you can depend on, but the final verdict isn't in yet. This Danish man, had he not survived the attack, may have gone to his grave trusting his partner as much as you trust yours. 

The chances of getting a psyco are slim, going through life thinking your partner might kill you is overkill. Unless of course there are grounds for this.  Things change but in general (unless of course you cant communicate with your partner).

 

I think the default thing should be trust yuour partner unless your in a bad  relation

 

[soi3eddie]

10 hours ago, BE88 said:

And now many are thinking that perhaps it was not a good idea to take out life insurance for the wife.

After divorce I've still kept paying the life insurance premium on my ex-wife (pays to me as beneficiary). To spite me she'll likely live until well after the policy expires (her mother and grandmother lived until nearly 90) but for a small amount each month it's worth a punt. Not sure how the odds compare to the lottery and I certainly wouldn't think of staging an accident. Way she drives she'll probably do for herself. 

 

[farangUSA]

My guess is he was wearing a helmet. From the looks of the hole in the windshield, an N95 mask would not have offered much protection.

[Tropposurfer]

Gives a whole new meaning to the saying 'unhappy wife unhappy life' ... huh? Hope the poor fella recovers ok.

[cheapcanuck]

Evil wife and goofball accomplishes. 

The one fatal part of her plan was not bribing the police in the scheme.

[4MyEgo]

3 hours ago, jerrymahoney said:

Did you have any expert estate/ legal advice when you set that up?

About 15 years ago, my family law specialist gave me all the advice I needed. That was a prenuptial agreement which was signed by my wife in the presence of an independent lawyer before we tied the knot, which she agreed what was mine was mine and that she was entitled to nothing.

 

Forming part of the prenuptial agreement was the life insurance and a block of dirt that I bought her, that block of dirt is where the house we live in was built 6 years ago. 

[bristolgeoff]

I  bet she thought she get away with it,got caught now.The husband will be happy,don,t think her family will be now.A messy divorce awaits

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[Fortean1]

My wife of almost 50 years is now 76.  I am 73.  She was the youngest of 15 children.  Her father emigrated from China before WW 2.  He had two wives, one from China, and one from Thailand.

We have five adult children and 12 g/children.  One son and two grandsons are in the USAF.  It is

hard for me to relate to this discussion.  I agree the judge should examine the lifestyle of both the

Danish husband and his wife.  An intercultural marriage is always difficult.  I think our lives have

been very well lived.  Her father lost his business near Ayutthaya and a son was wounded by the Japanese when they occupied Thailand.  In our early years in the U.S. she watched the documentaries on the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.  She said, "Why did you stop with 2 atomic bombs".

 

Terry

( a few miles south of Hua Hin )

[cobra]

Again, never be worth more dead than alive,

[Mr Meeseeks]

2 hours ago, robblok said:

think the default thing should be trust yuour partner unless your in a bad  relation

I don't trust any Thais, has served me well in 32 years here.

[Mr Meeseeks]

1 hour ago, cheapcanuck said:

Evil wife and goofball accomplishes. 

The one fatal part of her plan was not bribing the police in the scheme.

Or not getting the Police to do the hit. 

[ThaIrish Sean]

The price of getting somebody knocked off in Thailand has really gone through the roof.

Inflation is hitting hard ????

[freedomnow]

As TV used to say...'Be worth more alive than dead'.

[mania]

Literal use of "Hit Man"

 

Kidding aside the penalty should be the once recovered Danish husband gets to hit the black widow wife with a truck

[jerrymahoney]

6 hours ago, 4MyEgo said:

About 15 years ago, my family law specialist gave me all the advice I needed. That was a prenuptial agreement which was signed by my wife in the presence of an independent lawyer before we tied the knot, which she agreed what was mine was mine and that she was entitled to nothing.

 

Forming part of the prenuptial agreement was the life insurance and a block of dirt that I bought her, that block of dirt is where the house we live in was built 6 years ago. 

Well I was referring to the plan you described, not the pre-nup,  that puts a lot that has to be worked out especially involving minors before a decision is finalized by a probate court.

[kiwikeith]

15 hours ago, Gecko123 said:

It's easy to toss around platitudes about "if there's no trust, there can't be any love." I don't think anybody "totally" trusts anybody, when you get right down to it. We can debate whether "truly" knowing what's going on in someone else's heart and mind is possible, even in the best of circumstances. Plenty of philosophers have expressed skepticism about this.

 

My point was that when you throw in language barriers, cultural differences, and the socioeconomic motives for a Thai woman to enter into a relationship with an older foreign man, good luck reading the tea leaves, brother. Even if someone thinks they enjoy a high degree of trust with someone, things can change over time. 

 

It should also be pointed out that if a foreigner is in a May- December (large age difference) relationship with a Thai woman, as many here are, over time, there's got to be an elevated risk of disaffection and infidelity which can sometimes be a motive for foul play. I would argue this should be considered when evaluating the advisability of taking out life insurance with your wife as the beneficiary.

 

I have seen this happen in a relationship that no one suspected would happen, a 20 Yr relationship where the falung had weeks only left dying of cancer, and was bumped by the wife's BF, both planned it, could not wait 6 weeks, but got caught. So you never know but saying that I know many that are happy and I know Thai women that looked after their older husbands well until they passed. This also happens in all cultures. 

[jacko45k]

15 hours ago, hotchilli said:

I wonder if he'll sign the divorce papers now?

With his single unbroken limb!