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An incident occurred on March 3 in Phatthalung province when a 49-year-old woman ended her life in her home, leaving behind a letter apologising to her sister.

 

Police Lieutenant Colonel Pawit Maiprasong, along with medical staff and emergency responders from Pa Bon, arrived at the scene at house number 483/11, Moo 6, Mae Khri subdistrict, in the town of Takhom. The residence was a single-storey concrete house, and upon entering the bedroom, authorities discovered the body of Ms. Jutaporn, aged 49, lying lifeless on her bed without a blanket.

 

Two charcoal stoves were found at the scene, with burnt coals still emitting faint heat. Nearby, investigators found charcoal, a knife, and Scotch tape, which had been used to seal the door to prevent smoke from escaping. In addition, a letter was found that read: “I’m sorry, sister. I’m sorry for what I’ve done. You’ve helped me so much already, but I’m so tired and can’t go on anymore. Goodbye.”

 

Further inquiry revealed that Ms. Jutaporn, who lived alone. She was the youngest sister and was looked after by her older sister and relatives who lived nearby. Last year, she had attempted to take her life in the same manner, but was saved by her niece. 

 

Since then, she had been struggling with depression and was briefly treated at Phatthalung Hospital, although she stopped attending appointments after feeling better. On the night of the incident, she had been conversing with relatives as usual, but in the morning, they became concerned when she did not open her stall at the Mae Khri market. They later found her deceased at her home.

 

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.

 

-- 2025-03-04