Briton found hanged in Pattaya

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Briton found Hanged in Pattaya
By Khaosod Online

PATTAYA: -- A British man, 65, known only as ′Mike′, was found hanged inside a shed in Pattaya′s Go-Kart Circuit, as his friend revealed his worries about family issues.

Mr. Mike had recently complained about family matters that his Thai wife planned to move to other region, said his friend, Mr. Bancha Prakobsuk, 31.

According to Mr. Bancha, the Briton Mechanic had been working with the establishment for about a year.

Initial investigation reported no trace of intruder and no evidence indicated that Mr. Mike was beaten or injured before his death.

His body is scheduled for post-mortem analysis at Police Hospital in Bangkok, said Banglamung police.

Source: http://www.khaosod.co.th/en/view_newsonline.php?newsid=TVRNNE16TXlORE14TVE9PQ==

-- KHAOSOD English 2013-11-02

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British Go-Kart Engineer commits suicide at North Pattaya race track



PATTAYA: -- On Friday afternoon Banglamung Police were called to the Mini Siam Superkart Racing Track in North Pattaya to investigate reports of a British staff member who reportedly hanged himself in a storeroom.

Police were directed to the location where the body of Mr. Mike Ord aged 65 from South Tyneside in the United Kingdom, a race engineer at the track, was found hanging from a roof beam. A piece of nylon rope had been made into a noose presumably by the victim, who according to a work colleague, was experiencing major relationship issues and other problems with his life, which were identified as motives behind the apparent suicide.

Full story: http://www.pattayaone.net/pattaya-news/107701/british-go-kart-engineer-commits-suicide-north-pattaya-race-track/


-- Pattaya One 2013-11-02

[CLEVERTREVOR]

Just at this time ,,,I think I know how he was feeling !!!

The way I look at it at the moment,,, what a place to have a broken heart !!!

I always heal better in Thailand !!!

[soihok]

Oh dear.

RIP Mike.

[cup-O-coffee]

What a waste. I wish he had reached out. This is the worst and most selfish decision anyone can make only once in their life.

[Dararasmi]

This is the worst and most selfish decision anyone can make only once in their life.

Some believe it's also the bravest.

[cup-O-coffee]

This is the worst and most selfish decision anyone can make only once in their life.

Some believe it's also the bravest.

I thought about that, too, but aren't you describing "the ultimate sacrifice" instead of what I described? It might be difficult to explain why a suicide was an ultimate sacrifice if there are loved ones left behind who can vouch that this was not necessary and that they would have helped; even worse, left to pick up the pieces and ask "why?". It is not as if his death (rest his soul) was going to save anyone, and moreover, to be mislead into this kind of impaired thinking (were it so) is a tragedy at best. Brave for what? For who; and were they made aware of this possible (I admit possible) brave deed? I don't think so in this case.

[little mary sunshine]

Everyone has their own opinions on suicide....I think it's such a personal decision

and no one can be sure if the person felt they had another way out of a difficult

situation, or they were just tired of fighting and struggling every day. Perhaps,

this life isn't for everyone. As for all the "loved ones" left behind...They really

weren't any comfort to the person who took his life....were they?

I have been very fortunate and always have seen life as an adventure filled with

fun and family, and good things. Wish everyone was so lucky........

[beb]

I'm not sure I buy into the "selfish" or "coward" or "bravest" descriptions for describing motivations for suicide anymore. I used to think that but not anymore. I had a friend kill himself (actually a few but I'll stick to this one) and I was very angry at him at the time but as I thought about it more and tried to imagine how terrible he must have been feeling at that moment, I realized I couldn't imagine the pain he must have been going through.

I think it is a lot more complicated and probably more about despair in which the pain is so great that anything else just doesn't register anymore. I'm sure there are people that off themselves for selfish and other reasons but it just seems too simplistic to say somebody did it for this or that reason.

[Spoonman]

R.I.P Briton.

[mochafan]

What a waste. I wish he had reached out. This is the worst and most selfish decision anyone can make only once in their life.

It may seem like the most selfish decision. But does it really matter? Everyone is selfish. Some more than others. He was at a ripe old age. Maybe he had just had enough of this world and was ready to move on.

[SOTIRIOS]

.....whenever there is an issue of 'conflict' with another party.......ALL possibilities have to be investigated.....

....I don't think one should go on 'hearsay'.....from his 'friend'......is there any real proof....

(...like they have written again and again....the Thai will always be believed.....

........so then how can you know the truth without an impartial investigation...)

[maxx58]

Sad story. RIP

[rishi]

This is the worst and most selfish decision anyone can make only once in their life.

Some believe it's also the bravest.

What's brave in giving up on everything?

[SSSlongtime]

one day your up one day your down ,when down you always go up ,heaven is to fare

[Bkungbank]

Die is not solution for all as the spirit still live in until the time is done, I am sorry for posting in this manner but just want to help those to think that dead ends everything was wrong . It just a beginning as the pain for family members and loved one to accept the truth. Go to monkshood for few weeks or months until find the way out .

Edited November 2, 2013 by Bkungbank

[slipperylobster]

I wonder of the wives of these men who hang themselves. Insurance policies? Stock in hemp?

It is the sheer number of Farangs jumpers and hangers in just Pattaya alone that shocks me.

[GAZZPA]

This is the worst and most selfish decision anyone can make only once in their life.

Some believe it's also the bravest.

It's cowardly not brave. When things are going badly some people lose the fear of killing themselves as it appears to be better then dealing with the issues in life,, it's not brave, it's very sad. Someone here has said they wished he had reached out, i second that. This is a senseless waste of life. RIP Mike.

[maprao]

My wife translated this from her Thai newspaper when she read it. It said his other half sold his house and "their" belongings and fled.

At that age it is hard to start again.

RIP

[newatthis]

Everyone has their own opinions on suicide....I think it's such a personal decision

and no one can be sure if the person felt they had another way out of a difficult

situation, or they were just tired of fighting and struggling every day. Perhaps,

this life isn't for everyone. As for all the "loved ones" left behind...They really

weren't any comfort to the person who took his life....were they?

I have been very fortunate and always have seen life as an adventure filled with

fun and family, and good things. Wish everyone was so lucky........

I think you hit the nail on the head here: "As for the loved one's left behind...They really weren't any comfort to the person who took his life....were they?"

We don't want to listen, do we? Have you had a problem and tried to explain it another person. You're not even an 1/8th of the way into speaking when he/she starts back with "Let me tell you about..." No one wants to listen, they just want to use the opportunity of your problem to sprout off their own stories. We have 2 ears and 1 mouth but we use these disproportionately.

RIP, young fellow.

[sirchai]

RIP Mike.-

Edited November 2, 2013 by sirchai

[sirchai]

My wife translated this from her Thai newspaper when she read it. It said his other half sold his house and "their" belongings and fled.

At that age it is hard to start again.

RIP

That's really strange. Guess no one could start over again being 60, or older. Hope this woman will live a very difficult life now.-

[phitsanulokjohn]

So sad.RIP fellow Briton.

[Loles]

Rest in Peace broken heart Briton guy. What a value wasting.

[Thai at Heart]

My wife translated this from her Thai newspaper when she read it. It said his other half sold his house and "their" belongings and fled.

At that age it is hard to start again.

RIP

Well. If that's true, what can anyone say about it.

Tragic, and very sad he had no one to talk it out with or to turn to, for help.

That is the saddest part.

[Emdog]

RIP. Homicide. He should have been planning a party to celebrate her getting out of his life, however many assets he lost. Any evidence like kicked over stool or ladder nearby?

[DD13]

Just at this time ,,,I think I know how he was feeling !!!

The way I look at it at the moment,,, what a place to have a broken heart !!!

I always heal better in Thailand !!!

Clever Trevor......Hang in there Pal.....for sure the "sun" will come out for you again.....

I am sure that this is a place to have your heart broken........but it is also a place where someone will mend it for you "double quick"

RIP Mike Ord

[davyboy]

RIP Mike.

[uptheos]

This is the worst and most selfish decision anyone can make only once in their life.

Some believe it's also the bravest.

What's brave in giving up on everything?

I don't think it's brave and I don't think it's selfish.

It's just a decision a person makes when he/she is tired of living, for whatever reason.

[MMarlow]

RIP. Homicide. He should have been planning a party to celebrate her getting out of his life, however many assets he lost. Any evidence like kicked over stool or ladder nearby?

Aren't you supposed to ask your last question before you jump on the murder conspiracy bandwagon and make an unjustified accusation?