webfact Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 Tragedy struck the Jomthong district of Bangkok yesterday when a four year old boy fell to his death from the balcony of a 23rd-floor condominium on Rama II Road. The family had only just moved into the condo on the day of the heartbreaking incident. Bangmod Police Station officers visited the 26-storey condo at about 4pm yesterday after receiving reports of the fall. Officers discovered the lifeless body of the boy, Witsanuwat “Java” Kittaratakarn, outside the condo. His aunt, 31 year old Thaksana Manowatcharakorn, was seen crying near his body. Java was seen lying face-up on the footpath within the condo premises. He was wearing a brown short-sleeved shirt and dark blue shorts. His body was dark and bruised from the impact of falling from a high balcony. Java’s body was transferred to the Siriraj Hospital for an autopsy. Thaksana kept crying and could not provide any details of the incident to officers. Police and the rescuers had to calm Thaksana down until she could tell the officers what had happened before the fall. Full story: The Thaiger 2024-02-01 - 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. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sunmaster Posted February 1 Popular Post Share Posted February 1 Oh my goodness, I can't imagine the pain of the parents. So sad. 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post worgeordie Posted February 1 Popular Post Share Posted February 1 RIP little one ,very sad regards worgeordie 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post steven100 Posted February 1 Popular Post Share Posted February 1 what horrible news to read .... the poor little fella was only 4 .... very very sad ... rip little fella. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post brianthainess Posted February 1 Popular Post Share Posted February 1 Can so easily happen, new place unpacking, kid excited goes to out to balcony to explore his new surroundings and maybe a balcony was new to him. I wonder if he climbed or the rail was wide enough for him to crawl through. RIP young one. 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 2 minutes ago, brianthainess said: Can so easily happen, new place unpacking, kid excited goes to out to balcony to explore his new surroundings and maybe a balcony was new to him. I wonder if he climbed or the rail was wide enough for him to crawl through. RIP young one. you have to be on your guard and watch them every second .... life taken in an instant .... just through negligence 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post elektrified Posted February 1 Popular Post Share Posted February 1 Only a heartless loser would post a laughing icon on sad news like this. This website has really become awful. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dave0206 Posted February 1 Popular Post Share Posted February 1 9 hours ago, webfact said: Tragedy struck the Jomthong district of Bangkok yesterday when a four year old boy fell to his death from the balcony of a 23rd-floor condominium on Rama II Road. The family had only just moved into the condo on the day of the heartbreaking incident. Bangmod Police Station officers visited the 26-storey condo at about 4pm yesterday after receiving reports of the fall. Officers discovered the lifeless body of the boy, Witsanuwat “Java” Kittaratakarn, outside the condo. His aunt, 31 year old Thaksana Manowatcharakorn, was seen crying near his body. Java was seen lying face-up on the footpath within the condo premises. He was wearing a brown short-sleeved shirt and dark blue shorts. His body was dark and bruised from the impact of falling from a high balcony. Java’s body was transferred to the Siriraj Hospital for an autopsy. Thaksana kept crying and could not provide any details of the incident to officers. Police and the rescuers had to calm Thaksana down until she could tell the officers what had happened before the fall. Full story: The Thaiger 2024-02-01 - 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. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe First emoji is laughing I assume this is a mistake or we have some sick bar stewards on this forum 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post richard_smith237 Posted February 1 Popular Post Share Posted February 1 5 minutes ago, Dave0206 said: First emoji is laughing I assume this is a mistake or we have some sick bar stewards on this forum Indeed... its time we brought back the system were we could see who posted the 'emoji' responses... It would make the trolls more accountable, or at least recognisable. 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dave0206 Posted February 1 Popular Post Share Posted February 1 I can not imagine the soul searching any parent or guardian would go through after such a accident every time I hear Eric Clapton sing I think tears in heaven I think of his tragedy 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbko Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 Wow, tragic. RIP little one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbko Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 2 minutes ago, ravip said: I can't imagine with what mentality this type of comments are done. Same for the person who thinks this is funny to add a laughing imoji to the OP. Plenty of weird beings amongst us, and they aren't Thai people. Could be the same person trolling a terrible story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FruitPudding Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 Horrifying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elkski Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 (edited) 9 hours ago, steven100 said: you have to be on your guard and watch them every second .... life taken in an instant .... just through negligence I disagree. If the railing was built to a safety standard it probably wouldn't have happened. We may never know how he git over or through the railing or if it was intact. But in the US railings on decks and stairs must be built so a 100mm ball can't pass between the stiles. My money is on the railing being of poor design. RIP I dint know how I could go on living if this was my child or under my watch. 42 floors? OMG Edited February 1 by Elkski I do want to express my sadness for the family who must be devastated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stargrazer9889 Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 Why would the door to the balcony be unlocked? 23 floors up and the adults did not think that a 4 year old may not see any danger? It is tragic that a small child had to die. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclag Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 (edited) 47 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said: Indeed... its time we brought back the system were we could see who posted the 'emoji' responses... It would make the trolls more accountable, or at least recognisable. Thats a Bingo Mr Smith! That emoji was designed specifically and intended for something funny! Rip little one , hope the authorities figure out a solution so this never happens again. Edited February 1 by riclag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardinalblue Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 Pure negligence and Darwinism at work….no different than grown ups allowing young kids to play near ponds and canals unsupervised…city living has dangers too Move on…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 An offensive post contravening our Community Standards and the replies have been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Barry Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 Thaksana stated that she was busy unpacking when Java sneaked out to the balcony. She forgot to lock the balcony door, causing the accident. Another example of Safety First Thailand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 Thaksana stated that she was busy unpacking when Java sneaked out to the balcony. She forgot to lock the balcony door, causing the accident. RiP little one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sqwakvfr Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 (edited) Eric Clapton's son, Connor, was also four when he died in a similar way. The song "Tears in Heaven" was written as a tribute. Edited February 1 by sqwakvfr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darksidedude Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 So sad if this happened to my daughter i just couldn't live with myself, saying that it would not happen you need to be on the alert 24 7 with kids Before i worked 4 weeks on 4 weeks off in the oil industry, i used to Dred seeing my family up bush visiting relatives told my wife never ever let her alone with any of your relatives. Nothing against her relatives but they just don't pick up on dangerous situations like i would. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.png.3b3332cc2256ad0edbc2fe9404feeef0.png)
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now