Tragic Death of 28-Year-Old Man Found in Car at Mall Parking Lot

[Georgealbert]

 

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A 28-year-old man has lost his life after suffocating from carbon monoxide poisoning in his car at a shopping mall parking lot in Nonthaburi. The incident took place on the evening of 3 January, when police were alerted to the scene at a popular shopping centre in the Bang Kraso district of Mueang Nonthaburi.

 

Upon arriving at the scene, officers discovered a white Toyota Vios with its engine switched off in the second-level parking area, near an emergency exit staircase. Inside the car, the body of the deceased, identified as Mr. Thitiwat, was found slumped on the back seat, with his arms crossed and his legs stretched out. Nearby, several items were found, including sleeping pills, decongestant tablets, rubber gloves, a canister of lighter fluid, and a charcoal grill, which police believe were used in the apparent suicide.

 

A family member had become concerned after not being able to reach Mr. Thitiwat the previous day. His girlfriend informed his mother that he had previously attempted suicide but had been stopped. When relatives arrived at the mall and found the car parked in the lot, they were unable to open the doors. Emergency services were called to break the windows, and it was then that the discovery was made.

 

Authorities are investigating the incident further. Initial inquiries suggest Mr. Thitiwat had faced personal difficulties and had expressed feelings of hopelessness. While he had previously been known to experience emotional struggles, his family did not know the full extent of his problems. His family described him as a quiet person who enjoyed staying at home, playing games, watching movies, and reading comics.

 

This marks the second time Mr. Thitiwat had attempted to take his own life, with the first incident occurring back in November 2024. Despite these past struggles, he had no real known history of mental illness or psychiatric issues.

 

The police are continuing their investigation, and it is believed that the items found in the car were used to end his life, with the charcoal grill being the source of the carbon monoxide poisoning.

 

If you or anyone you know is in emotional distress, please contact the Samaritans of Thailand 24-hour hotline: 02 713 6791 (English), 02 713 6793 (Thai) or the Thai Mental Health Hotline at 1323 (Thai). Please also contact your friends or relatives at this time if you have feelings of loneliness, stress or depression. Seek out help.

 

-- 2025-01-05

 

 

[Georgealbert]