German man in north sets fire to pick-up after argument with wife

[webfact]

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. 

 

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[Mac Mickmanus]

The last sentence !!!!!!! , like, *oh yeah and....................* 

[ThailandRyan]

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.

[Bangkokhatter]

Surely the focus of this story is all wrong ?

[kotsak]

It's a wrap then.. case closed! 

[simon43]

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....

[Gold Star]

Pretty dark to advertise vehicle insurance on this news item. 

Never miss a good opportunity...

[rbkk]

Trouble and strife....

[OneMoreFarang]

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.

[KhunBENQ]

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.

[wombat]

RIP Bloke.
I guess that showed her, huh?

[Mickeymaus]

Don't marry... ????❤️????

[austhai]

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.  

[tandor]

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

[Andycoops]

A very sad episode for someone to take their life over an argument.

RiP.

[Andycoops]

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.

[HauptmannUK]

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.

[BangkokReady]

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.

[kidneyw]

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.

[PETERTHEEATER]

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........

[Bangkok Barry]

7 hours ago, Bangkokhatter said:

Surely the focus of this story is all wrong ?

Yes. More outstanding Thai journalism.

[BritManToo]

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.

[Aussieroaming]

RIP. Suicide is never the answer to a problem. 

[Myran]

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?

[ThailandRyan]

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.

[Stargeezr]

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.

[Upnotover]

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".

[aussienam]

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.  

[Hummin]

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. 
 

 

[Venom]

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. ????