Frenchman Dies In Mystery Fall

[thaigerd]

From the Phuket Gazette:

Frenchman dies in mystery fall

PATONG: A Frenchman died at Patong Hospital in the early hours of this morning after falling off a bar stool and banging his head early last night.

Kathu Police Superintendent Pol Col Grissak Songmoonnark identified the deceased as Gros Laurent, who had been drinking happily with friends at Tiger Entertainment Complex on Soi Bangla. After consuming two beers at the venue, Mr Laurent, 40, passed out and fell off the chair he was sitting on.

The fall caused him to banging his head on the floor, said Col Grissak.

Kathu Police received word of the accident at about 8:10 pm, he said.

A number of of Mr Laurent’s friends took him to Patong Hospital, where he died at 1:40 am, he added.

Col Grissak was unable to reveal any details of the exact cause of death, the reason why Mr Laurent fainted or how many friends he was with at time of the incident.

“We are awaiting an autopsy report from the hospital to confirm why Mr Laurent died,” said Col Grissak.

[LeungKen]

Beer drinking is a health hazard.

I could think of a lot worse ways to go out.

But seriously, condolences to family & friends.

[Somtamnication]

This story deserves to be posted at least 3 different times!

[Ping]

Hmm, probably either a massive stroke or coronary.

When the grim reaper beckons, I can think of worse ways to go than while you are enjoying a convivial ale. But only 40 - just a boy.

Sincere condolences to his loved ones.

[game4shame]

a sad story. not an old guy either.

When the grim reaper beckons, I can think of worse ways to go than while you are enjoying a convivial ale. But only 40 - just a boy.

yip, I can sure think of worse places to spend your last moments than patong's tiger complex.

RIP.

[ade100]

Frenchman. Falling off his barstool. I would suspect the cause was that he was offered an aperitif after the meal or perhaps a digestif before the meal. (“C’est pas vrai, c’est pas vrai, c’est vachement…crash!”)

Sorry that’s incredibly flippant of me. May he rest in peace, in the great bar in the sky, and my commiserations to his friends and family.

[lazeeboy]

he will forever be in thailand ,and no need for visa runs ......

[geriatrickid]

I reckon, poor fellow had a stroke. Considering the typical lifestyles of those folks that sit in those dingy bars, it probably could have happened anywhere. At least he was able to enjoy a bit of a vacation and died happy. I hope I can go as quickly as that.

[Kimera]

I reckon, poor fellow had a stroke. Considering the typical lifestyles of those folks that sit in those dingy bars, it probably could have happened anywhere. At least he was able to enjoy a bit of a vacation and died happy. I hope I can go as quickly as that.

yes I hope you do

[geriatrickid]

I reckon, poor fellow had a stroke. Considering the typical lifestyles of those folks that sit in those dingy bars, it probably could have happened anywhere. At least he was able to enjoy a bit of a vacation and died happy. I hope I can go as quickly as that.

yes I hope you do

Oh dear, seems I may have touched a sensitive spot for Bangla Rd. regulars. Terribly sorry. I shall try to be more sensitive in future.