webfact Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Belgian Falls through roof and dies at Jomtien GuesthouseA 64 year old Belgian died after he fell through the roof of his friends Guesthouse located in Na-Jomtien on Thursday morning.PATTAYA: -- The incident occurred at the Royal Court Guesthouse in the Na-Jomtien area, which is owned by an Italian, Mr. Bell aged 62. Soon after the accident, the victim’s Thai wife, Khun Wanida aged 23, arrived and it was revealed that Mr. John Hoemlund had gone to the Guesthouse to help his friend who reported a problem with his roof.Mr. Hoemlund previously worked as a builder in Belgium and called a Thai friend to come and check the problem on the roof. The Thai man failed to arrive and Mr. Hoemlund decided to climb onto the roof and check the problem himself.Full story: http://www.pattayaone.net/pattaya-news/145825/belgian-falls-through-roof-and-dies-at-jomtien-guesthouse/-- Pattaya One 2014-09-19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emster23 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Wow. RIP. Bet he didn't see that one coming... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinmaew Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 RIP to the man. The Thai didn't turn up oh what a surprise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 You have to be careful where you walk on any roof .... and its the friends roof the thai guy didn't turn up ... hmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ulic Posted September 19, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted September 19, 2014 I know not the point of the article but you got to love it, 62 yrs old, 23 yrs old wife. RIP. He died living the dream. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rethaier Posted September 19, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted September 19, 2014 What, no conspiracy theories on this one? You all really do believe it was an accident? But you had to slag the Thai who did not turn up, how bloody infantile and pathetic. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercool Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 A few off topic posts removed with a reply to one and one that was insensitive speculation. The Thai man who did not turn up is part of the article but not the main point of the tragedy and in reality not the cause. Two people could have fallen through the roof had he turned up. Another insensitive post removed. Also note that this is NOT about the now bereaved wife. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post empireboy Posted September 19, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted September 19, 2014 My condolences to his 23 year old wife... hopefully she can get over her tragic loss... 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertthebruce Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 I know not the point of the article but you got to love it, 62 yrs old, 23 yrs old wife. RIP. He died living the dream. Gosh I never noticed her age, 23 ??? Oh well takes all.... Poor guy.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triplebank999 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 I know not the point of the article but you got to love it, 62 yrs old, 23 yrs old wife. RIP. He died living the dream. Isn't there always someone who "knows it's not the point" but then makes mention of it anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triplebank999 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 My condolences to his 23 year old wife... hopefully she can get over her tragic loss... Your condolences would have sounded sincere if you hadn't gratuitously mentioned her age. Instead your comment now sounds like asinine sarcasm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KonKorat Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 R.I.P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunna Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 How or why did the journalist change the man from Danish to Belgian as in the original article - maybe Thai geography. At least he copied the girlfriend's age correctly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamhar Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 (edited) I know not the point of the article but you got to love it, 62 yrs old, 23 yrs old wife. RIP. He died living the dream. Isn't there always someone who "knows it's not the point" but then makes mention of it anyway. Man has accident and dies... No story there. 63yr man has a 23yr wife now THATs a story! If youre going to go out. Go out trying to help a buddy, AND living the dream! RIP, and i bet you are, with a wide happy grin! Edited September 19, 2014 by jamhar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blastface Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 How or why did the journalist change the man from Danish to Belgian as in the original article - maybe Thai geography. At least he copied the girlfriend's age correctly ja, the Thai geography...the average thai not even know new mexico vs. newcastle nah mean I'm surprised and surprized they no the nos. (numbers such as age 23) UK is da best and smartest 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis7 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 R.I.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercool Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 flame post removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercool Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 No less than FIVE troll or off topic posts removed today, please show restraint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benalibina Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 What, no conspiracy theories on this one? You all really do believe it was an accident? But you had to slag the Thai who did not turn up, how bloody infantile and pathetic. You are correct, that is nonsensical thai bashing in optima forma. Some leave no stone untouched. Pity and sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 It looks like A correction to the original story has been issued by Pattaya OneDanish man Falls through roof and dies at Jomtien Guesthouse- See more at: http://www.pattayaone.net/pattaya-news/145825/danish-man-falls-through-roof-and-dies-at-jomtien-guesthouse/#sthash.mDcpcmJ6.dpuf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolfmajestic Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 The guy is from Danmark not Belgium... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draftvader Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Sad story. Everybody has their time though. Truth is that in Thailand you HAVE to think twice before attempting ANY maintenance. Always isolate any electrical circuit you are working on, even a light fitting for a light bulb change. It often doesn't come down to poor workmanship buy poor materials. Plastering items with ISO, UKAS and similar standards doesn't actually make them comply! If any good is to come from this it should be increased caution from all of us left here. Assume nothing when attempting maintenance here and know when it is best to pay for help...even if it means waiting for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercool Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 troll post removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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