webfact Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 Picture: Thai Rath Muang Chachoengsao police were called at 9pm yesterday after it was believed that a phu yai ban (a local official) had drowned near the Bang Phra sluice gate. At a 'sala' by the klong police found two empty bottles of beer and a plate of snacks as well as some shoes. A Honda Wave with its keys in the ignition was also there. After a five minute search they found Naruphon, 54, the phu yai ban of Moo 4 dead under the water three meters from the side. Thert, 56, a security man at the sluice gate said he was sleeping and looking at his phone when his wife said she heard something fall in the water. He went to investigate and righted a chair that had toppled over. He saw the shoes but no owner. He checked the loos and found no one. He called for help from a friend of the phu yai ban. Samart, 55, said he tried to locate his pal in the shallow part of the klong but didn't dare enter the deeper water. He said he had seen the victim having a beer at the sala since evening, as was his wont. He believed that his friend had leant back too much on a wooden chair and fallen in the klong banging his head on the concrete, reported Thai Rath. He was unable to save himself. The body was taken away for an autopsy at Sri Nakharin Wiroj Universtity's department of Forensic Medicine before being released to relatives. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2023-01-23 - 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ezzra Posted January 23, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 23, 2023 Goes to show you that alcohol is indeed not good for you... 1 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BananaStrong Posted January 23, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 23, 2023 15 minutes ago, ezzra said: Goes to show you that alcohol is indeed not good for you... Knew a guy afraid to talk to girls. drank a beer. talked to a girl, got married, 11 kids, happy, married for 48 years. Sometimes it is good............................sometimes it is.............................. If, however, you are a fighter pilot...............well...... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 2baht Posted January 23, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 23, 2023 Get outa here, you're making this up! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kidneyw Posted January 23, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 23, 2023 1 hour ago, webfact said: Thert, 56, a security man at the sluice gate said he was sleeping Good security man. 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post worgeordie Posted January 23, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 23, 2023 1 hour ago, webfact said: said he was sleeping and looking at his phone Who says Thai's cannot multitask ..... regards Worgeordie 5 1 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JeffersLos Posted January 23, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 23, 2023 1 hour ago, webfact said: Samart, 55 Sounds like a Thai advertizing slogan for a new TV. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 There but for the grace of God...???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roo860 Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 10 minutes ago, JeffersLos said: Sounds like a Thai advertizing slogan for a new TV. Unfortunately the guy wasn't very 'samart'. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Phuketshrew Posted January 23, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 23, 2023 2 hours ago, webfact said: Thert, 56, a security man at the sluice gate said he was sleeping and looking at his phone when his wife said she heard something fall in the water. Sleeping and looking at his phone ... and listening to his wife. Multitasking at its finest. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
still kicking Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 1 hour ago, ezzra said: Goes to show you that alcohol is indeed not good for you... Yes, I rather have some meth! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 2 hours ago, webfact said: Samart, 55 He should get royalties from Immigration Bureau, they use his name describe their BMWs... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PETERTHEEATER Posted January 23, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 23, 2023 3 hours ago, kidneyw said: Good security man. No, the report says he was sleeping AND looking at his phone. He should get a job as a minibus driver. 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 4 hours ago, ezzra said: Goes to show you that alcohol is indeed not good for you... Perching your chair on the edge of a klong is definitely a bad idea. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbbbooboo Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 Hmmmm…….I hope he wasnt drinking Leo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermike007 Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 You get up in the morning and the last thing in the world you expect to happen is to fall off your chair, hit your head and die. Wow. You have to feel for his family. How did your father die? He fell off his chair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyJ Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 (edited) "At a 'sala' by the klong...". What is a "sala"? Edited January 23, 2023 by JimmyJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 2 hours ago, JimmyJ said: "At a 'sala' by the klong...". What is a "sala"? Market 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannork Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 2 hours ago, JimmyJ said: "At a 'sala' by the klong...". What is a "sala"? An example of one for sale. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunLA Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 2 hours ago, JimmyJ said: "At a 'sala' by the klong...". What is a "sala"? Covered seating area, to eat & sip a few. Obviously since facing water, didn't have railing of bench on that side. In western country, might be called a gazebo. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazkkk Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 (edited) On 1/23/2023 at 5:09 AM, 2baht said: Get outa here, you're making this up! Reminds me of the man that fell into a huge vat of beer in a brewery when working alone. When the police were called they found him dead in the beer and checked the CCTV. They were baffled as to why he drowned, because they saw on the video that he got out 3 times to have a wee. ???? Edited January 24, 2023 by Dazkkk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damrongsak Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 On 1/23/2023 at 3:52 PM, spidermike007 said: ... How did your father die? He fell off his chair. Weird, but my Dad sorta died in my arms, so to speak. Four of us kids from all over the U.S. went to his place for his 80th birthday. He had 2 incidences the day before where he had to go to the hospital, heart problems, got back late in the evening. Then just after midnight on his birthday he had another attack when he was on the crapper. He fell off. I tried to give CPR while he laid on the floor but no luck. I will always believe that Dad gave up the ghost at that moment because of the situation. In a few minutes, he looked years older. Sorry, didn't mean to hijack the thread, but few know when the time will come, or the circumstance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermike007 Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 19 hours ago, Damrongsak said: Weird, but my Dad sorta died in my arms, so to speak. Four of us kids from all over the U.S. went to his place for his 80th birthday. He had 2 incidences the day before where he had to go to the hospital, heart problems, got back late in the evening. Then just after midnight on his birthday he had another attack when he was on the crapper. He fell off. I tried to give CPR while he laid on the floor but no luck. I will always believe that Dad gave up the ghost at that moment because of the situation. In a few minutes, he looked years older. Sorry, didn't mean to hijack the thread, but few know when the time will come, or the circumstance. Sorry to hear. Yes, when it is time for the grim reaper to visit not much we can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdemundo Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 (edited) On 1/23/2023 at 2:34 PM, JimmyJ said: "At a 'sala' by the klong...". What is a "sala"? ศ is the Thai character called Sala, translates to "pavilion". I think it is like a gazebo, but not sure there is a common word in use in English. Like a shaded structure, open to the air, in a park, garden or yard. Edited January 25, 2023 by cdemundo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bendejo Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 On 1/23/2023 at 1:19 AM, hotchilli said: Perching your chair on the edge of a klong is definitely a bad idea. Pretty sure bet he won't be doing it again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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