webfact 156521 Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported on a domestic dispute in Pratu Pa, sub-district of Muang Lamphun on Sunday night. A 50 year old German man had been arguing with his Thai wife. Fearing she was going to be attacked she called the police. This infuriated the husband even more and he grabbed a canister of gasoline and set fire to the Toyota pick-up in a car port. Picture: Siam Rath Fire services were too late to save the car. The German disappeared but was soon found hanging next to the house after taking his own life. An autopsy has been called. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-10-31 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more! Get your business in front of millions of customers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email [email protected] for more information Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mac Mickmanus 13212 Posted October 31, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2022 The last sentence !!!!!!! , like, *oh yeah and....................* 9 2 5 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ThailandRyan 55739 Posted October 31, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2022 One wonders sometimes what type of mental illness or stress he was under, and why. So many people never reach out for the needed help, and here in Thailand it is hard to find a mental health professional to talk with. RIP Sir. 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bangkokhatter 1287 Posted October 31, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2022 Surely the focus of this story is all wrong ? 16 5 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kotsak 14502 Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 It's a wrap then.. case closed! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post simon43 17245 Posted October 31, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2022 34 minutes ago, Mac Mickmanus said: The last sentence !!!!!!! , like, *oh yeah and....................* And they forgot to mention the car registration number for the lottery.... 5 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Star 4336 Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 Pretty dark to advertise vehicle insurance on this news item. Never miss a good opportunity... 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbkk 1640 Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 Trouble and strife.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang 44975 Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 5 minutes ago, Gold Star said: Pretty dark to advertise vehicle insurance on this news item. Never miss a good opportunity... Don't worry, no human was involved in that process. The algorism - one of them - did it. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ 21052 Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 1 hour ago, Bangkokhatter said: Surely the focus of this story is all wrong ? Very true. Just a side not in the last paragraph that he took his life. A couple that hasn't found the right moment to separate. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombat 6120 Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 RIP Bloke. I guess that showed her, huh? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickeymaus 2113 Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 Don't marry... 💘❤️💔 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
austhai 130 Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 Was there many witnesses? Other wise the story is just here say. They mentioned autopsy, but no mention of a crime scene investigation at the car to know he did it or not. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tandor 2195 Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 24 minutes ago, austhai said: Was there many witnesses? Other wise the story is just here say. They mentioned autopsy, but no mention of a crime scene investigation at the car to know he did it or not. It's a Sudden Death and will be fully investigated, so it's a Coronial Scene/Crime scene, whatever you want to name it. An autopsy is standard procedure. Inquiries will be routinely be made with neighbours and any other persons of interest that may be involved or saw or heard something relative. So just sit back and let the RTP do their job. RIP 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andycoops 3149 Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 A very sad episode for someone to take their life over an argument. RiP. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andycoops 3149 Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 4 hours ago, ThailandRyan said: One wonders sometimes what type of mental illness or stress he was under, and why. So many people never reach out for the needed help, and here in Thailand it is hard to find a mental health professional to talk with. RIP Sir. Thailand doesn't invest in mental health as per a recent article published about the increasing number of Thais committing suicide. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HauptmannUK 1433 Posted October 31, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2022 9 minutes ago, Andycoops said: Thailand doesn't invest in mental health as per a recent article published about the increasing number of Thais committing suicide. I am not sure mental health services would help Western husbands/boyfriends. Some Thai women seem to have the ability to drive their Western partners to insanity. I've known two guys who committed suicide. The best thing is to walk away but so often the man is so invested (financially) in the relationship that they feel that death is the only way out. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangkokReady 8008 Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 30 minutes ago, HauptmannUK said: Some Thai women seem to have the ability to drive their Western partners to insanity. No idea of the actual circumstances, but I could imagine if it was the case that she started an argument, then called the police when he argued back, that would be pretty troubling. Especially if the police then sided with him. Very little protection for foreigners in Thailand. I think a similar things happened to a guy but he set fire to a house before hanging himself. No doubt in an effort to stop it going to the wife. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kidneyw 1045 Posted October 31, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2022 6 hours ago, webfact said: The German disappeared but was soon found hanging next to the house after taking his own life. Wow, did not see that coming. Just thought it was about setting a truck on fire. 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER 5865 Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 7 hours ago, webfact said: ........found hanging next to the house after taking his own life. Wow! Instant reincarnation. Took his own life and was then found hanging........ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Barry 15971 Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 7 hours ago, Bangkokhatter said: Surely the focus of this story is all wrong ? Yes. More outstanding Thai journalism. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BritManToo 70002 Posted October 31, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2022 7 hours ago, Bangkokhatter said: Surely the focus of this story is all wrong ? German burns Thai woman's pickup = important. German hangs himself = not important. Thai media focus is about Thais. PS. This is why you on't put your 1Mbht pickup in the wife's name. 2 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieroaming 6981 Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 RIP. Suicide is never the answer to a problem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Myran 2803 Posted October 31, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2022 Holy <deleted>, whoever's writing these articles has to get their priorities straight. A man tragically killed himself and you choose to focus on a car getting set on fire? 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThailandRyan 55739 Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 11 minutes ago, Myran said: Holy <deleted>, whoever's writing these articles has to get their priorities straight. A man tragically killed himself and you choose to focus on a car getting set on fire? The way the OP reads is he had a fight with the wife, who then called the police, and as he was so upset he set the car on fire and then hung himself. I fail to see how else the Op could have been written. Are you saying it should have read, Man commits suicide after having a fight with his wife and setting the vehicle on fire? At the end of the day the story is lacing in much substance and sreams of the need for help with a mental health issue. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargeezr 5280 Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 Death and taxes are two things all of us have to face. Suicide is a terrible way to end your problems. RIP to the fellow who felt that there was nothing else for a solution. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Upnotover 4620 Posted October 31, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2022 1 hour ago, Myran said: Holy <deleted>, whoever's writing these articles has to get their priorities straight. A man tragically killed himself and you choose to focus on a car getting set on fire? It is rather odd that the original story Siam Rath does indeed focus on the mans death whereas for reasons unknown Asean Now has chosen to change the emphasis completely in their "translation". 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussienam 1837 Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 Sad outcome for a clearly very mentally distressed man. Settting fire to a vehicle I can only imagine may be due to him ensuring his partner did not get it. Maybe a separation scenario? Hence why I truly am terrified of getting too involved with women in a country where you have no ownership rights in many cases and poor legal protection elsewhere. I never married in the West because of the financial risks that can send you virtually destitute and suicidal. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummin 5510 Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 15 hours ago, ThailandRyan said: One wonders sometimes what type of mental illness or stress he was under, and why. So many people never reach out for the needed help, and here in Thailand it is hard to find a mental health professional to talk with. RIP Sir. I believe thats why quite a few are in Thailand because they alredy was struggling and escaped a complicated life back home. Just to realize life catch up on them here to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venom 1270 Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 14 hours ago, HauptmannUK said: Some Thai women seem to have the ability to drive their Western partners to insanity. Not just some in my experience. 😜 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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