Swiss Man Attempts Suicide Amid Financial Struggles in Thailand

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Picture courtesy: Daily News

 

A 66-year-old Swiss national wrote a suicide note before severely injuring himself with a box cutter in a Pattaya home. Despite the severity of his injuries, he initially refused medical treatment until reassured by friends and neighbours.

 

On 10th December, police in Nong Prue, Chonburi, responded to reports of a foreigner's self-harm incident at a residence in Soi Khao Talo. Upon arrival, they found blood leading from the kitchen to the bathroom where Mr R, with deep wounds on both sides of his neck, was sitting against a wall. His friend, Mr Yong, discovered him in this state and had been administering first aid.

 

Emergency services from the Sawang Boriboon Foundation quickly provided initial medical care, but Mr R resisted hospitalisation, expressing a desire to die. After nearly an hour of persuasion by those close to him, he agreed to be taken to Banglamung Hospital.

Mr Yong revealed that Mr R had been under severe stress and depression, exacerbated by being deceived out of almost all his money by a former Thai wife. The financial distress reportedly also stemmed from his fear of being unable to cover medical expenses.

 

Police found a suicide note on the dining table stating, "my love Prayong I’m so sorry it’s not your wrong! I have made my life wrong. and I have no way out “sorry” R."

 

Alongside the note was a blood-stained cutter. Mr Rr had reportedly been waiting for hours, believing there was no alternative due to his financial woes and pending legal issues with his ex-wife. His condition was stabilised after assurances of financial help for his treatment, reported Daily News.

 

If you or someone you know is feeling depressed please reach out for help. Asean Now suggests the Samaritans of Thailand which can be reached HERE

 

-- 2024-12-11