British Man Attempts Suicide In Pattaya

[Rimmer]

British Man Attempts Suicide In Pattaya

PATTAYA – September 22, 2014 [Pattaya Daily News]; at 12.00 pm Pol.Capt.Narong Prajim-deputy inspector of Nong Prue police station- was notified that a foreign man had attempted to commit suicide in a room near a Beer and Coffee bar, Soi Khao Noi road. After notification the police officers were accompanied with Sawang Borriboon rescue team who rushed to the scene.

At the scene 4-5 people were helping Mr.John Jacob Mcghee a 33 year old British man after he tried to kill himself by hanging. The rescuers performed first aid on him before sending him to hospital.

Upon questioning Mrs.Sopin Kaewsung the 47 year old housemaid she told police that Mr John had rented a room since the 16th of September and was due to check out on the 22nd of September. Before the incident Mr John told her that he had been tricked out of 5,000 baht by a Thai girl which may be the reason he tried to commit suicide.

Full story:http://www.pattayadailynews.com/pattaya-news/british-man-attempts-suicide-pattaya/

-- Pattaya Daily News 2014-09-24

[robertthebruce]

Please don't say he would of committed suicide for the sake of 5,000 baht...

Must be more to this for sure ???

[Costas2008]

Please don't say he would of committed suicide for the sake of 5,000 baht...

Must be more to this for sure ???

Yes, he needs psychiatric help.

[lee b]

yes there does seem to be more to it than a petty 5000 b, it just makes no sence what so ever.

[petercool]

The reality of his relationship may have set in and that can depress many of us when feeling foolish and "betrayed". Sad.

[petercool]

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This has nothing to do with Scotland.

[slipperylobster]

5000 baht is not big money... makes me wonder?

[slipperylobster]

understood.

[slipperylobster]

So the relationship was at fault? Was this a long term or short term relationship?

[Affluent Arnie]

Sounds like Jacobs Crackers.

[slipperylobster]

Sounds like Jacobs Crackers.

Crackers? Perhaps.

[chaiyapoon]

If this is all the information we have,there is very little to really know what was in his mind or whether this was a serious suicide attempt or just a cry for help.33 should be a good age in life sounds like he need help.and guidance.

[Radar501]

Following Mr Mcghee's darkest hour on this planet, the Pattaya Daily Mail and Thai Visa Forum find it appropriate to splash his personal details and even more personal problems across their electronic tabloids for all to see.

In spite of it being a good story, there are very appropriate reasons why media outlets in Australia (and I assume USA, UK etc) do not report such events.

Shame.

[rajyindee]

Following Mr Mcghee's darkest hour on this planet, the Pattaya Daily Mail and Thai Visa Forum find it appropriate to splash his personal details and even more personal problems across their electronic tabloids for all to see.

In spite of it being a good story, there are very appropriate reasons why media outlets in Australia (and I assume USA, UK etc) do not report such events.

Shame.

Nothing whatsoever to do with the Pattaya Mail.

Shame!

[fredKroket]

For all of you that say 5,000 baht isn't a lot, I agree it isn't if you have it. This guy was found in a room on Soi Khao Noi, which is hardly the high end of town to live in. His monthly rent and living expenses may well have been 5,000 baht and he may've been counting on getting it back to pay his rent and utilities. By not having this money it can be a real game changer for some people, this is the type of person hides away in a less than salubrious 'loom', scraping an existence from what little resources they may have.

[hathairat2711]

Regardless of who it is, they all 'rush to the scene'.

Unbelievable reporting.

[Arjay]

Trying to end your life over 5,000 baht? What?

[choochoo]

5000 baht is not big money... makes me wonder?

5000 baht is REALLY big if you are BROKE.

one -tenth of one-percent control 46% of the wealth in thailand.

[Suradit69]

5000 baht is not big money... makes me wonder?

Sorry that he obviously has issues. Maybe loss of face, which is very important to many farang.

If he was checking out on the 22nd, the prospect of returning to Britain may have understandable made him depressed.Maybe under the influence of alcohol or something else. At least the usual brigade of conspiracy theorists have nothing more to fling about other than the suggestive veiled hints of "makes me wonder."

Sometimes the obvious is what really happened.

[BThomack]

They all "Rush to the Scene" on any crime.....hahaha!! as if.....

[balo]

This got nothing to do with 5000 baht , but it's depression and he tried to escape in a way only cowards would do by hanging himself .

Is there anyone back home that will support him and make sure he gets professional help ?

If not he will succeed next time , maybe tomorrow.

[KOZMO]

The reality of his relationship may have set in and that can depress many of us when feeling foolish and "betrayed". Sad.

But But, She is different than the others!! How many times have I heard this???

[Thaiready]

Chunk Change.......maybe he needs his head examined

[Chris Lawrence]

What great people to help this man save his life.

A terrible state of mind to be in. I hope this man gets the help he needs.

Maybe a lot more to the story, that is not printed here. At 33 this man still has a lot to offer.

Sometimes we forget to connect with others, but some times professional help is needed, but hard to reach out for this help.

Depression kills a lot of men.

[rotary]

Again I await with eager for the "rest of the story".

[Smurkster]

5000 baht is not big money... makes me wonder?

Sorry that he obviously has issues. Maybe loss of face, which is very important to many farang.

not as important as it is to many Asians I would say...Europe and America aren't really the "face cultures" that Southeast Asia/Asia are

[kinmaew]

the 5 grand could have been he last thing in a long line of issue this poor man had.

[Lopchan]

This got nothing to do with 5000 baht , but it's depression and he tried to escape in a way only cowards would do by hanging himself .

Is there anyone back home that will support him and make sure he gets professional help ?

If not he will succeed next time , maybe tomorrow.

I always find it amusing that ill informed, intolerant people say "only cowards" would attempt suicide. In reality, many of the so called cowards have fought long and hard battles against their inner demons. When they feel they can no longer go on or feel that their problems, real or imagined are hurting their loved ones they decide to end it for the better.

For the record try it...see how easy it is to physically harm yourself then tell me only cowards do it.

[Centrum]

Please don't say he would of committed suicide for the sake of 5,000 baht...

Must be more to this for sure ???

Yes, he needs psychiatric help.

Certainly does! Imagine lending a Thai girl in Pattaya money and expecting to get it back.

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