webfact Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 Chalong – An unidentified foreign man climbed Phuket’s most famous temple this evening. He was threatening to jump from a pagoda for several hours and finally jumped after trying to fight rescuers atop the temple. The Chalong Police were notified of the incident at 5:20 P.M. on Friday (July 7th) at the Chalong Temple (Chaithararam Temple) in Chalong which is the most famous temple in Phuket. Police, rescue workers, and the Phuket Express arrived at a pagoda inside the temple to find the male foreigner on top of the pagoda which is about six stories high off the ground. By Goongnang Suksawat #news Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2023/07/07/foreign-man-climbs-famous-chalong-temple-and-threatens-to-jump/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2023-07-08 - 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. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sungod Posted July 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 8, 2023 The man had issues, but the locals wanted to lynch him as he climbed on their temple...... Land of Smiles...... 2 2 2 1 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingtlger Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 That's one way of getting out of debt ????.... 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignok Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 9 minutes ago, sungod said: The man had issues, but the locals wanted to lynch him as he climbed on their temple...... Land of Smiles...... Which contradicts love and peace 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Harsh Jones Posted July 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 8, 2023 34 minutes ago, sungod said: The man had issues, but the locals wanted to lynch him as he climbed on their temple...... Land of Smiles...... Were they supposed to be happy that some foreigner defaced their temple by climbing on it ? The lengths ppl go to get little digs against Thailand on pretty much any topic is beyond pathetic. 4 5 3 2 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gottfrid Posted July 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 8, 2023 1 hour ago, sungod said: The man had issues, but the locals wanted to lynch him as he climbed on their temple...... Land of Smiles...... Better go home and treat his issues, then. Why come to Thailand, take problem with him, climb on sacred temples and take a jump? He could at least considered using a regular balcony and show some respect to the locals. 7 3 1 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jaideedave Posted July 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 8, 2023 10 minutes ago, Gottfrid said: Better go home and treat his issues, then. Why come to Thailand, take problem with him, climb on sacred temples and take a jump? He could at least considered using a regular balcony and show some respect to the locals. The Pattaya Flying Club is taking members. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sapson Posted July 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 8, 2023 (edited) 21 minutes ago, jaideedave said: The Pattaya Flying Club is taking members. When mental illness grips you as in severe depression and total hopelessness it is a horrendous situation often with dire consequences as in suicide. Its not a joking matter and the Im alright Jack brigade should save their flying club comments! You never know when your own life can take a sudden catastrophic downward spiral and cause a severe physical or mental health deterioration. Have a great day. Edited July 8, 2023 by sapson 9 3 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BangkokReady Posted July 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 8, 2023 1 hour ago, Harsh Jones said: Were they supposed to be happy that some foreigner defaced their temple by climbing on it ? If the guy had mental issues, then he isn't really responsible for his actions. Mentally unwell people need help, to simply want to attack them for climbing a building shows a lack of empathy and understanding. 1 hour ago, Harsh Jones said: The lengths ppl go to get little digs against Thailand on pretty much any topic is beyond pathetic. What lengths? The issue is immediately obvious and clear. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaideedave Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 22 minutes ago, sapson said: When mental illness grips you as in severe depression and total hopelessness it is a horrendous situation often with dire consequences as in suicide. Its not a joking matter and the Im alright Jack brigade should save their flying club comments! You never know when your own life can take a sudden catastrophic downward spiral and cause a severe physical or mental health deterioration. Have a great day. Point taken.A few years back I was struggling with cancer and was thinking I don't want to live like this.I even bought the para cord . The subsequent operation was successful and I'm still here. If the outcome was different I would have used the cord because I'm afraid of heights. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sungod Posted July 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 8, 2023 2 hours ago, Harsh Jones said: Were they supposed to be happy that some foreigner defaced their temple by climbing on it ? The lengths ppl go to get little digs against Thailand on pretty much any topic is beyond pathetic. Maybe your right, they should have beaten him to a pulp instead of trying to help. No dig against Thailand there, a dig against the people with tunnel vision. The lengths people go to try and make out others are digging against Thailand are beyond pathetic. Trot on. 2 2 2 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sungod Posted July 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 8, 2023 1 hour ago, Gottfrid said: Better go home and treat his issues, then. Why come to Thailand, take problem with him, climb on sacred temples and take a jump? He could at least considered using a regular balcony and show some respect to the locals. Hmm, take some of your own advice and pop off home to treat your own issues. 1 1 3 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bignok Posted July 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 8, 2023 2 hours ago, Harsh Jones said: Were they supposed to be happy that some foreigner defaced their temple by climbing on it ? The lengths ppl go to get little digs against Thailand on pretty much any topic is beyond pathetic. Suicidal people need help not bashings. Just a building. Objects are no sacred. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bignok Posted July 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 8, 2023 1 hour ago, Gottfrid said: Better go home and treat his issues, then. Why come to Thailand, take problem with him, climb on sacred temples and take a jump? He could at least considered using a regular balcony and show some respect to the locals. Silly comment. Suicidal people don't think logically. 7 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 6 hours ago, flyingtlger said: That's one way of getting out of debt ????.... Or draft. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Burma Bill Posted July 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 8, 2023 10 hours ago, webfact said: An unidentified foreign man He is Russian. ref. (The Nation) A Russian tourist is in hospital after falling from the roof of a pagoda in Phuket’s Muang district on Friday evening, officials said. https://www.nationthailand.com/thailand/general/40029174?fbclid=IwAR2cESvUdWhr638SxAm_ky3Zaj6uDuxS8KI7KNgE7IypQ6huNlorAfHvaSQ 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE1 Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 10 hours ago, webfact said: Chalong – An unidentified foreign man climbed Phuket’s most famous temple this evening. He was threatening to jump from a pagoda for several hours and finally jumped after trying to fight rescuers atop the temple. 15 minutes ago, Burma Bill said: A Russian tourist is in hospital after falling from the roof of a pagoda in Phuket’s Muang district on Friday evening, officials said. Did he jump or fall ? Jump is an action , to fall might have been a cry for help that went wrong. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 Reported that he has died in hospital. Seems he fell when the authorities tried to seize him. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a3tsw Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 At 8:40 P.M. the foreigner jumped down onto the air mattress below. He was provided CPR. More incomplete reporting , leaving more questions than answers , someone jumps from 20 metres on to an air mattress and then requires CPR. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 4 hours ago, sungod said: treat your own issues. he doesnt have issues--he has subscriptions! ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiSePuede419 Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 Heck of a way to avoid being drafted to the front lines in Ukraine, Ivan. ???? 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post brianthainess Posted July 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 8, 2023 7 hours ago, Harsh Jones said: Were they supposed to be happy that some foreigner defaced their temple by climbing on it ? The lengths ppl go to get little digs against Thailand on pretty much any topic is beyond pathetic. So that makes it ok to want to harm him, even wanted to follow him to hospital. very Buddhist init. how caring for someone wanting to commit suicide. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherwood Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 (edited) You live, you die nothing to see here. As for the showing disrespect bs statements, get real. The poor <deleted> should have jumped from Santa's roof instead. Struth Edited July 8, 2023 by sherwood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 I think more Russians will end this way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 14 minutes ago, brianthainess said: I think more Russians will end this way. can always work on the troll farms for twitter ???? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kidneyw Posted July 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 8, 2023 Local residents were outraged due to the sacredness of the temple and police were trying to control the hectic scene and keep residents from getting to the injured man who was taken to a hospital under heavy police presence for his safety due to angry local residents pledging to follow the man to the hospital. So it is okay for monks to piss it up, take drugs and have sexual liaisons inside the temple. Hypocrites. 4 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post digger70 Posted July 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 8, 2023 Local residents were outraged due to the sacredness of the temple and police were trying to control the hectic scene and keep residents from getting to the injured man who was taken to a hospital under heavy police presence for his safety due to angry local residents pledging to follow the man to the hospital. At 10:30 P.M. he has been pronounced dead at the Vachira Phuket Hospital. Religion , gets people riled up for nothing . It's a Building like millions in the country .Nothing Sacred about it made out the same material as all the other buildings in the country. 2 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Mist Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 Reported troll post removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropposurfer Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 9 hours ago, sapson said: When mental illness grips you as in severe depression and total hopelessness it is a horrendous situation often with dire consequences as in suicide. Its not a joking matter and the Im alright Jack brigade should save their flying club comments! You never know when your own life can take a sudden catastrophic downward spiral and cause a severe physical or mental health deterioration. Have a great day. Thank you ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burma Bill Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 4 hours ago, NE1 said: Did he jump or fall ? Jump is an action , to fall might have been a cry for help that went wrong. Yes indeed and both very tragic. I posted what was reported in "The Nation" which stated "falling". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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