Van Driver Found Dead in Vehicle at Suvarnabhumi Airport Gas Station

[Georgealbert]

 

 

The discovery was made on October 28, when a 53-year-old van driver, identified as Mr. Ekgarat from Si Racha, Chonburi, was found dead inside his vehicle at a gas station within Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bang Phli District, Samut Prakan Province. Police have preliminarily attributed the cause of death to an underlying health condition, but have not yet ruled out the possibility of foul play.

 

The discovery was made around 10:00 when Police Lieutenant Colonel Thananchai Suebsrikacharat, an investigator from Suvarnabhumi Airport Police Station, along with forensic officers, airport security, and rescue volunteers, responded to the scene. The white Toyota van was parked with the engine running. Inside, they found Mr. Ekgarat slumped in the driver’s seat, leaning against the door. Medical examiners estimate he had been deceased for approximately six to eight hours, with no visible signs of injury or foul play.

 

Mr. Prayoon, an employee at the gas station, provided insight into the events leading up to the discovery. According to him, the van had arrived to refuel around 22.00, the previous night, after which the driver requested to park and rest. In the morning, a housekeeper attempted to wake him but assumed he was asleep and left him undisturbed. Later, around 09.00, Mr. Prayoon knocked on the window again, only to find the driver unresponsive and cold to the touch. He promptly notified authorities.

 

Mr. Patcharin, the vehicle owner and Mr. Ekgarat’s employer, explained that the driver had been employed for just over a month and had reported frequent illnesses. The previous evening, Mr. Ekgarat called to report that he was running out of fuel. Mr. Ekgarat was instructed to refuel the vehicle and leave it at the station, as he intended to take a bus home to Chonburi the following morning.

 

Authorities have transferred Mr. Ekgarat’s body to Ramathibodi Chakri Naruebodindra Hospital for further examination to confirm the exact cause of death.

 

Picture from responders.

-- 2024-10-29

 

[brianthainess]

7 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Mr. Patcharin, the vehicle owner and Mr. Ekgarat’s employer, explained that the driver had been employed for just over a month and had reported frequent illnesses.

Rip. 

[Enoon]

"Yes, it is possible to get carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning while running your car with the air conditioning on and the windows down, although the risk is lower compared to having the windows closed.

 

Here are some key points to consider:

 

Source of Carbon Monoxide: CO is produced by the combustion of fuel in the engine. If the car is running, it can emit CO, especially if the engine is not functioning efficiently or if there is a leak in the exhaust system.

 

Ventilation: Having the windows down allows for some ventilation, which can help disperse CO. However, if you're parked in an enclosed space (like a garage) or in an area with poor air circulation, the concentration of CO can still rise.

 

Air Conditioner Use: When the AC is on, it typically recirculates air from inside the vehicle. If CO enters the cabin, it may not be effectively diluted by outside air, increasing the risk of exposure.

 

Symptoms of CO Poisoning: Be aware of symptoms such as headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea, and confusion. If you experience these while in a running vehicle, it's important to exit the car and seek fresh air immediately.

 

To minimize the risk of CO poisoning, it’s best to avoid running the engine in enclosed spaces and to ensure that the vehicle’s exhaust system is in good condition."

https://www.quora.com/If-you-are-running-your-car-with-the-AC-on-and-your-windows-are-down-a-little-can-you-still-get-carbon-monoxide-poisoning

 

"Mr. Patcharin, the vehicle owner and Mr. Ekgarat’s employer, explained that the driver had been employed for just over a month and had reported frequent illnesses."

 

If he had existing relevant medical conditions he would have been more vulnerable to CO.

 

Existing or not, his reports may well have been an indicator that all was not well with the exhaust system.

 

 

 

Edited October 29 by Enoon

[HK MacPhooey]

1 hour ago, brianthainess said:

Rip? So he was Christian, not Buddhist or Muslim?