Elderly Woman Found Dead in Apparent Suicide Behind Pattaya Home

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture from responders.

 

A 67-year-old woman was found dead in an apparent suicide behind her home in Nong Prue, Bang Lamung district, Chonburi, on the morning of 23 January.

 

Police Captain Jaroon Duangwiangkham of the Nong Prue Police Station, along with rescue workers from the Sawang Boriboon Foundation, responded to the incident at a house in Soi Boon Sampan 11/1, Moo 10, Nong Prue Subdistrict.

 

The body of the deceased, identified as Mrs. Bongkhun Chatunapalak, was discovered behind the property. She was wearing a pink nightgown and a blue towel and had used a nylon rope tied to the iron fence of the house to hang herself. It is believed she had been dead for at least four hours before being found. Beside the body, police found a walking aid and a small torch.

 

The discovery was made by Mr. Nirapan Atchaharn, 60, a contractor who had been hired by the woman's daughter to renovate the house over the past 10 days. Mr. Nirapan explained that he and his team arrived as usual to continue their work on the ceiling. While walking towards the back of the house, he was horrified to find Mrs. Bongkhun hanging from the fence. He immediately called the authorities.

 

Mr. Nirapan noted that the deceased had been suffering from cancer and often appeared frail. Despite her condition, she was seen moving around the house just the day before and had even asked for help carrying some items.

 

An initial examination by police revealed no signs of foul play. The body has been sent to Bang Lamung Hospital for further examination. Authorities suspect the woman may have been overwhelmed by her illness or other personal issues, leading to her decision.

 

Police have stated that they will question the deceased's relatives to better understand the circumstances and to determine the exact cause of her death.

 

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.

 

-- 2025-01-24

 

[Georgealbert]