A 60-year-old British man was found on a ledge of an abandoned condo in Pattaya, Thailand in what was believed to be an attempt to end his own life. At around 1:36 AM on May 23rd, emergency services were summoned to the location after security guards discovered him on the second floor of the building.

 

The man's identity has not been disclosed to safeguard his privacy. Authorities negotiated with him for over half an hour, eventually persuading him to descend. Even though he was off the ledge, his behavior remained unpredictable, possibly because he was intoxicated. He was subsequently taken to Pattaya Police Station for more investigation.

 

According to security guard Mr. Watcharaphon Khanti, 43, he noticed noises from the building's metal sheeting before spotting the distressed man. When questioned, the man allegedly admitted to having suicide intentions. Mr. Watcharaphon immediately contacted the authorities, who managed to handle the situation effectively.

 

The unfinished Waterfront Condo project, started in 2013 and included plans for a 53-story condominium and a 20-story, 315-room hotel. But construction was halted in July 2014 due to several lawsuits from residents and environmental groups. These lawsuits claimed that the project was illegal and obstructed the view from Pattaya Hill.

 

In recent news, the Thai Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases cleared former Pattaya Mayor Ittipol Khunpluem and nine others. They were acquitted on charges of issuing an illegal construction permit to the Waterfront Condo project during his time in office. The dismissal of charges came after a 15-year statute of limitations.

 

Photo courtesy of The Pattaya News

 

-- 2024-05-23

 

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37 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

 Suicide Attempt

attempt to end his own life.

Poor guy. 

 

Things must be pretty bad for you to think about ending your own life. 

 

 

25 minutes ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Poor guy. 

 

Things must be pretty bad to think about ending your own life. 

 

 

Maybe she didn't love him anymore. (yes, seriously)

58 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Maybe she didn't love him anymore. (yes, seriously)

 

I doubt very much that a 60 year old man would try to end himself due to a woman, IMO it would have had to do more with finances, or mental health, or possibly illness, etc.

60 yrs old, could be my father (age wise). 
Tragic.

I hope he gets the help he so desperately needs.

 

His family back in the UK should help him.  

"Even though he was off the ledge" Is that what they call it now? New one on me.

31 minutes ago, steven100 said:

I hope he gets the help he so desperately needs.

 

His family back in the UK should help him.  

 

me too steven. alcohol yet again showing its ugly face. 

12 minutes ago, stoner said:

 

me too steven. alcohol yet again showing its ugly face. 

as I mentioned in the other story,  some can't handle a few beers without going off the rails, especially Thais as we've witnessed hundreds of times.  

 

But the story isn't about alcohol stoner,  it's about a 60yr old with severe mental stress.  

try to keep up will ya .... 

 

 

39 minutes ago, delgarcon said:

"Even though he was off the ledge" Is that what they call it now? New one on me.

If you read it properly it makes perfect sense. 

 

3 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Even though he was off the ledge, his behavior remained unpredictable, possibly because he was intoxicated.

 

18 minutes ago, steven100 said:

as I mentioned in the other story,  some can't handle a few beers without going off the rails, especially Thais as we've witnessed hundreds of times.  

 

But the story isn't about alcohol stoner,  it's about a 60yr old with severe mental stress.  

try to keep up will ya .... 

 

 

 

but again this story is not about thai steven. it is about another foreigner. if you think alcohol did not play a major role in all of this you are in denial. 

 

29 minutes ago, stoner said:

alcohol yet again showing its ugly face. 

Assumption, yet again, showing it's ugly face; it was only reported that he was "intoxicated", it didn't mention alcohol.

24 minutes ago, steven100 said:

But the story isn't about alcohol stoner,  it's about a 60yr old with severe mental stress.  

try to keep up will ya .... 

No mention in this report of "severe mental stress", only intoxication and that does not necessarily mean with alcohol.

2 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Maybe she didn't love him anymore. (yes, seriously)

 

I actually knew a guy who jumped from a high storey of a well know Bangkok hotel when his girl jilted him. Made the papers.

 

There are some very emotionally fragile people out there.

30 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Assumption, yet again, showing it's ugly face; it was only reported that he was "intoxicated", it didn't mention alcohol.

 

it will be a correct assumption though. hardly ugly then. if proven wrong revisit this comment.

28 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

No mention in this report of "severe mental stress", only intoxication and that does not necessarily mean with alcohol.

 

but most likely will be. 

Was it a full moon.

Only the 2nd floor. 

12 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Maybe she didn't love him anymore. (yes, seriously)

 

Cancer?

11 hours ago, steven100 said:

I hope he gets the help he so desperately needs.

 

His family back in the UK should help him.  

Presuming his family back in the UK care about him?

9 hours ago, norfolkandchance said:

Was it a full moon.

 

 a black cat in the room.....?
 

11 hours ago, CanadaSam said:

 

I doubt very much that a 60 year old man would try to end himself due to a woman, IMO it would have had to do more with finances, or mental health, or possibly illness, etc.

Sounds like you haven't been here very long.

She said she was different ,not same Pattaya lady only come Pattaya one week,work cashier.

49 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

Presuming his family back in the UK care about him?

his sister should get on the first flight and get over here to help him

That Waterfront building is enough to depress anyone. Please knock it down.

2 hours ago, happyaussie said:

Only the 2nd floor. 

Yeh doesn't really add up. Looks like broken bones and possible death but to be sure you think you would go up a level or two.

Looks like a drunk bewildered man messing around in a abandoned project.

Maybe he was up there before the photo was taken. Who knows.

 

12 hours ago, stoner said:

 

but again this story is not about thai steven. it is about another foreigner. if you think alcohol did not play a major role in all of this you are in denial. 

 

Smoke less and be more aware.

Nowhere does the article state that alcohol played a major role.

To quote "possibly because he was intoxicated"

Or possibly because he was stoned?

We know that you like to push the 'alcohol deflection' at every opportunity but the reality is that most people cannot tell the difference between alcohol, drugs, mental issues or weed being the source of the problem.

2 minutes ago, Tropicalevo said:

Nowhere does the article state that alcohol played a major role.

 

thanks i realize that. i am assuming alcohol was a big factor in this mans life and happenings. until proven wrong i stand by it. alcohol is not a deflection..many times it's a direct cause. the effects of alcohol on people's physical and mental health are well documented. 

 

this leads me to believe that a middle aged man living in pattaya was probably drunk at the time of this incident. 

15 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Things must be pretty bad for you to think about ending your own life. 

Beats the hell out of rotting away in a hospital or hospice.

13 hours ago, stoner said:

13 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

No mention in this report of "severe mental stress", only intoxication and that does not necessarily mean with alcohol.

 

but most likely will be. 

You will most likely never know whether your unfounded speculation was correct.

13 hours ago, stoner said:

14 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Assumption, yet again, showing it's ugly face; it was only reported that he was "intoxicated", it didn't mention alcohol.

 

it will be a correct assumption though. hardly ugly then. if proven wrong revisit this comment.

Re-visit this if your assumption turns out to be anything but speculation.