Georgealbert Posted 15 hours ago Posted 15 hours ago Picture from responders. A 38-year-old Australian man caused chaos in a housing estate in Pattaya, Nong Prue subdistrict, Bang Lamung district, early on the morning of December 4. The man, later identified as Andrew Bruno, was reportedly in a state of psychotic distress. He ran naked through the area, smashed vehicles with a metal grate, and ultimately set his rented house on fire. Pol. Lt. Nathakorn Chanlod of Nong Prue Police Station received a report at 08:30 about the foreign man behaving violently in Paradise Hill Villa 1 on Soi Thung Klom–Tan Man, Moo 10. Officers and fire services were immediately dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, authorities found significant damage to a black Ford Everest and a blue Honda Click motorcycle parked in front of the house. The suspect had used a metal drain cover to smash the vehicles. Inside the house, chaos ensued as Andrew Bruno screamed and broke furniture. Neighbours and security footage revealed the man was naked and aggressive, yelling at police and threatening to burn the house down if anyone approached. Despite police efforts to calm him, Bruno retreated inside and set the house on fire. Smoke quickly filled the property. Police called the Nong Prue Municipal Fire Dervice, which arrived shortly after and extinguished the fire before it could spread. Officers subdued the suspect in a tense struggle as he resisted arrest. Bruno sustained injuries from broken glass and minor burns and was transported to Bang Lamung Hospital for treatment. The homeowner, Ms. Am 56, explained that Bruno had been renting the property with his Thai wife and two children for six months. She revealed that he suffered from depression and bipolar disorder and often displayed violent behaviour when not taking his medication. Recently, he had shown signs of distress, yelling and arguing with his wife. In the days leading up to the incident, Bruno’s behavior became increasingly erratic. On the morning of the fire, his wife and children fled to the security booth at the housing estate, leaving him alone in the house. The estate’s security guard witnessed Bruno smashing vehicles and unsuccessfully attempting to block the home’s ventilation with electrical tape before setting it ablaze. Authorities plan to question Bruno and his family after his medical treatment to determine the appropriate legal actions. Damages from the incident include the fire and smoke damage to the house, two damaged vehicles, and broken household items. -- 2024-12-05 1 5
stupidfarang Posted 15 hours ago Posted 15 hours ago Hope he gets the meds and treatment for his Bipolar, need to stay on the meds to control the illness. 1 1
0ffshore360 Posted 14 hours ago Posted 14 hours ago Thailand is probably not the best place to be a sufferer of psych disorders. Hope the Thai family members have alternative support. 1
steven100 Posted 13 hours ago Posted 13 hours ago if he's locked up he can have all the aggressive rage and temper he wants .... somehow I doubt his mental state would last long inside. 1
Popular Post Captain Flack Posted 11 hours ago Popular Post Posted 11 hours ago A troll post has been removed. @NickyLouie this is the new section, not a place to post your trolling, adolescent nonsense. 1 2
Popular Post SAFETY FIRST Posted 10 hours ago Popular Post Posted 10 hours ago (edited) Aussie boy showing he's just as good as the Poms at being stupid 😂 Pattaya does attack quality foreigners. Edited 10 hours ago by SAFETY FIRST 5 1 2 2
dddave Posted 9 hours ago Posted 9 hours ago 5 hours ago, stupidfarang said: Hope he gets the meds and treatment for his Bipolar, need to stay on the meds to control the illness. Staying on the meds: that's the biggest problem with drug treatment. I had a close family member who was bipolar. The meds did help decrease the mood swings but therein is the problem. Not only do the drugs prevent deep "lows", they also suppress any kind of "high". When on her meds, she could never feel excitement or great joy, her emotions were neutered. She described it is living in an emotional cocoon. Even though she knew they were necessary for her to function normally, she began to deeply resent the drugs suppression of her personality and though well aware of the consequences, began to skip doses. The eventual consequences were a suicide attempt and confinement. There is no easy way. For some people, the meds work pretty well, for others, not so much.
Popular Post Celsius Posted 9 hours ago Popular Post Posted 9 hours ago 5 hours ago, Georgealbert said: bipolar disorder sounds to me like a typical screwed by Thai wife behavior. perhaps a biwifey disorder? 1 2 2 1 1
Chris Daley Posted 9 hours ago Posted 9 hours ago More shock stories to make the 99 percent feel ashamed to be alive. 'Look at what you people are.. now we have to increase police surveillance.' 1
Popular Post still kicking Posted 9 hours ago Popular Post Posted 9 hours ago 4 hours ago, steven100 said: if he's locked up he can have all the aggressive rage and temper he wants .... somehow I doubt his mental state would last long inside. You should be locked up for posting nonsense like that. 1 2
transam Posted 8 hours ago Posted 8 hours ago 57 minutes ago, Celsius said: sounds to me like a typical screwed by Thai wife behavior. perhaps a biwifey disorder? Oh, very funny................NOT............🙄 Leave your own problems at home..... 1 1 1
Popular Post roo860 Posted 8 hours ago Popular Post Posted 8 hours ago 1 hour ago, SAFETY FIRST said: Aussie boy showing he's just as good as the Poms at being stupid 😂 Pattaya does attack quality foreigners. 'Pattaya does attack quality foreigners.' You still drinking on that street corner Skippy? 1 1 1
BigStar Posted 8 hours ago Posted 8 hours ago (edited) 1 hour ago, Celsius said: sounds to me like a typical screwed by Thai wife behavior. perhaps a biwifey disorder? Exactly. It was the wife's fault, of course. And those devilish kids. MORE victimization of a privileged member of the Commonwealth. Edited 8 hours ago by BigStar 1 2
BigStar Posted 8 hours ago Posted 8 hours ago 6 hours ago, stupidfarang said: Hope he gets the meds and treatment for his Bipolar, need to stay on the meds to control the illness. Yes, as noted in the article. But these psychos sometimes refuse to take their meds. Should be a medical/psych evaluation for farangs before entering Thailand. 2
SAFETY FIRST Posted 7 hours ago Posted 7 hours ago (edited) 1 hour ago, roo860 said: 'Pattaya does attack quality foreigners.' You still drinking on that street corner Skippy? Opps, busy morning, should read 'attract'. Bloody predictive text, can be a pain at times Edited 7 hours ago by SAFETY FIRST 1
AlwaysThere Posted 5 hours ago Posted 5 hours ago (edited) 5 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said: Aussie boy showing he's just as good as the Poms at being stupid 😂 Pattaya does attack quality foreigners. Like those old men salivating over and bribing young women. Quality. At least the protagonist is 38 and with a family, as opposed to being a mere sex tourist.. Edited 5 hours ago by AlwaysThere 2
Mr Meeseeks Posted 5 hours ago Posted 5 hours ago 4 hours ago, Celsius said: sounds to me like a typical screwed by Thai wife behavior. perhaps a biwifey disorder? I was just thinking the same thing. Life savings gambled away, personal possessions stolen, etc. Loads of reasons that would make a man go berserk. We have to realise that many Thais use the words bipolar to describe Westerners that become increasingly hostile and angry with their unreasonable behaviour, often over money. How do I know? Been there myself. 1 1
georgegeorgia Posted 5 hours ago Posted 5 hours ago Possibly on the Australian disability pension for his psyche illness Poor man ,he needs hugs not nasty comments 1
still kicking Posted 5 hours ago Posted 5 hours ago 1 minute ago, georgegeorgia said: Possibly on the Australian disability pension for his psyche illness Poor man ,he needs hugs not nasty comments First time I agree with you 1
Nick Carter icp Posted 5 hours ago Posted 5 hours ago 12 minutes ago, Mr Meeseeks said: I was just thinking the same thing. Life savings gambled away, personal possessions stolen, etc. Loads of reasons that would make a man go berserk. Are you talking about him or you ?
riclag Posted 4 hours ago Posted 4 hours ago Dont know the whole story! People with bipolar just don’t decide to act outrageous at the flick of a switch!
SAFETY FIRST Posted 4 hours ago Posted 4 hours ago 44 minutes ago, AlwaysThere said: Like those old men salivating over and bribing young women. Quality. At least the protagonist is 38 and with a family, as opposed to being a mere sex tourist.. The guy is a psycho. 1
Captain Flack Posted 3 hours ago Posted 3 hours ago A number of off topic trolling posts have been removed. @steven100 one more off topic post and accept a time out. Reminder rule 14. You will not post slurs, degrading, or overly negative comments directed towards Thailand, Thai people, Thai culture, Thai institutions such as the military, judicial or law enforcement system, or specific locations within Thailand. 1
motdaeng Posted 3 hours ago Posted 3 hours ago (edited) ... my first thought was, i feel sorry for the two children ... hard to imagine growing up as a child in such circumstances ... Edited 3 hours ago by motdaeng typo
0ffshore360 Posted 3 hours ago Posted 3 hours ago 10 hours ago, steven100 said: if he's locked up he can have all the aggressive rage and temper he wants .... somehow I doubt his mental state would last long inside. You apparently have no comprehension of such psych issues. Check out the reality of psychological outburst actually occur within the "normal" population let alone a diagnosed sufferer ! 1
steven100 Posted 3 hours ago Posted 3 hours ago 1 hour ago, Briggsy said: Looks like a nice house, well, it did. I agree ...anice place ...
AlwaysThere Posted 1 hour ago Posted 1 hour ago 3 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said: The guy is a psycho. It takes all sorts...
Andrew Dwyer Posted 28 minutes ago Posted 28 minutes ago See the Aussie apologists are active, trying to divert the focus with some Anti-Brit comments …..
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