Pharmacist dies after falling from MRT Tha Phra station

[webfact]

 

A pharmacist tragically lost his life after falling from the third floor of the Tha Phra MRT station today at approximately 10.57am. The incident, which left witnesses in extreme shock, unfolded when a 62 year old pharmacist and manager of a medical supply company, was seen plummeting to his death right before their eyes.

 

At the scene under the MRT station, on the footpath’s side, lay Kasem’s body, turned over and drowning in a pool of blood with severe head injuries. Despite the emergency medical team’s efforts to resuscitate him, he was declared deceased shortly after.

 

Among his belongings found scattered near the scene were 1,660 baht (US$46) in cash, US$57 in cash, an iPhone, credit cards, ATM cards, business cards, and a pair of glasses inside a white fabric bag belonging to the deceased.

 

A witness to the horrifying event recounted seeing Kasem fall from above directly in front of them, prompting an immediate call to the ambulance. The witness was left highly distressed upon seeing Kasem’s motionless body, suggesting he may have fallen from the station’s third floor, reported KhaoSod.

According to the station chief, initial inquiries with Kasem’s brother revealed that the pharmacist was dealing with health issues and was under considerable stress due to his wife undergoing surgery.

 

These factors are believed to have contributed to his tragic decision. As per protocol, Kasem’s body has now been sent to Siriraj Hospital‘s forensic department for further examination to determine the exact cause of death before being released to his family for religious rites.

 

by Nattapong Westwood

Picture courtesy of Thairath

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-02-19

 

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[flyingtlger]

RIP Mr. Kasem.

 

This was bound to happen. There are no safety nets or anything blocking a free fall from the top.

I always get the hibbie jibbies when I look down to the ground from the elevated BTS floors from the stairs.....

[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

According to the station chief, initial inquiries with Kasem’s brother revealed that the pharmacist was dealing with health issues and was under considerable stress due to his wife undergoing surgery.

Very sad situation when people feel this is the only solution.. counselling is in very short supply in Thailand.

[KhunLA]

15 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

Very sad situation when people feel this is the only solution.. counselling is in very short supply in Thailand.

Have you seeked counseling and couldn't find ?

Seems to more than a few:

[metisdead]

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[brianthainess]

CCTV he climbed over the barrier and jumped to his death. 

[SAFETY FIRST]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

initial inquiries with Kasem’s brother revealed that the pharmacist was dealing with health issues and was under considerable stress due to his wife undergoing surgery.

This is sad news, poor bugger. 😔

 

[brianthainess]

1 hour ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

This is sad news, poor bugger. 😔

 

And now his sick wife is left without him. Only Thought of himself first, sorry but I don't have a lot of empathy for him. Or did he prescribe the wrong medication for her? maybe that is why he was depressed . Que the sad emojis. 

[SAFETY FIRST]

42 minutes ago, brianthainess said:

And now his sick wife is left without him. Only Thought of himself first, sorry but I don't have a lot of empathy for him. Or did he prescribe the wrong medication for her? maybe that is why he was depressed . Que the sad emojis. 

I agree, very selfish but We don't know all the facts. 

 

Its a sad world at times.