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In an incident that occurred in the early hours of 15 May, a 24-year-old male graphic designer lost his life after jumping from the sixth floor of a multi-storey car park behind a well-known shopping mall in the Ram Inthra area of Bangkok.

 

Police from Bang Khen Station were alerted to the incident at approximately 00:20. They arrived at the scene accompanied by forensic officers, a duty doctor from Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital, and volunteers from the Poh Teck Tung Foundation.

The body of the deceased, identified as Mr. Charatch, was found lying face down in a pool of blood at the entrance road to a nearby housing estate. He was dressed in black shorts, a grey t-shirt, and a white long-sleeved top. He had sustained severe injuries to his face and head. Authorities confirmed that he had jumped from the sixth floor of the adjacent car park.

 

Preliminary investigations revealed that the young man had left his home in Soi Sukhaphiban 5 at an unspecified time prior to the incident. He had parked his Honda car, at a petrol station near the shopping mall before making his way to the parking structure. It is not yet clear how he accessed the rooftop area, and police are currently reviewing CCTV footage from the premises.

 

A pair of shoes belonging to the deceased was found on the sixth floor of the car park, further confirming the suspected point of descent. Reports suggest that Mr. Charatch had told friends that he previously contemplated suicide at this very location.

 

Shortly after the incident, the victim’s girlfriend arrived at the scene and broke down in tears upon seeing his body. His parents later arrived and were equally distraught.

 

Following an on-site examination by forensic experts and the hospital’s duty physician, the body was transported to the Institute of Forensic Medicine at Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital. 

 

Police have since invited the deceased’s parents and girlfriend for further questioning to help determine the motive behind the apparent suicide.

 

The investigation remains ongoing.

 

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.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Amarin 2025-05-15.