British Man Attempts Suicide In Pattaya

[smotherb]

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.

This is not OZ, US, or UK

[GordonP]

A reliable source tells me that the guy is a former British soldier who lost a limb (foot or hand) fighting in Afghanistan.

[nicknick28uk]

He is a former soldier and was injured during operations abroad. He was far from a coward.....he didnt let his injurys stop him. I dont know why he took the decision try this. I hope he recovers soon. If u dont know him then please keep unhelpful comments to yourself.

[petercool]

A irrelevant post and one using bad language were removed

[flyingdoc]

Unnecessarily hostile comments from some, when clearly what he needs is help, not condemnation or flippancy.

[ableguy]

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

It is anybody with nothing.

[lcp0761]

RIP ---

Previously I had gotten taken advantage of by my then Thai GF's because of my good will.

Yes they swindled me out of numerous 1,000's Thai Baht and yes I made some bad decisions.

But none were worth me taking my life.

For some of these Thai working girls it is their job or their livelihood.

As I was in my 40's, I always thought I was lucky to find a girl in their late 20's/30's.

You need to ask yourself: - why do you think a 30-year old girl needs to be with a 50-year old man.

MONEY $$$

No Money - No Honey

[jacko45k]

Cheer up mate, look on the bright side, she could likely have got a good deal more. Many lose millions.

[mrfaroukh]

What a man killing himself for a lousy 5000 Baht.

[petercool]

A flame post removed

[Spaniel]

What a man killing himself for a lousy 5000 Baht.

I think you should re-read the OP.

[Songlaw]

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.

For the record, genius, it takes infinitely more stones than you will ever comprehend to off yourself. Of course it takes no stones whatsoever to call someone you've never met a coward when they are not in a position to defend themselves. You sir, or madam, are a piece of work. Bravo.

[Songlaw]

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.

I really wish I'd gone to the second page before responding to "Balo". I can see after reading your response that all I did was reinvent the wheel. Balo is typical of individuals who upon hearing an "opinion," assume it must be true, then adopt the position as their own without ever giving it an ounce of critical thought. The decision to end one's life must be respected before, during and after the event simply because it is not possible for us to know all that went into this type of decision. Not without having lived the person's life. There exists a point for everyone where living is simply no longer justifiable. It is only a matter of fortune that most will expire of natural causes before reaching it.

[petercool]

trolling post removed plus one below that was a flame

[HooHaa]

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

chunk change? your vocabulary could use a good looking at as well

[Triplebank999]

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

Unbelievable reporting.

Unbelievable irrelevance.

[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.

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.

I really wish I'd gone to the second page before responding to "Balo". I can see after reading your response that all I did was reinvent the wheel. Balo is typical of individuals who upon hearing an "opinion," assume it must be true, then adopt the position as their own without ever giving it an ounce of critical thought. The decision to end one's life must be respected before, during and after the event simply because it is not possible for us to know all that went into this type of decision. Not without having lived the person's life. There exists a point for everyone where living is simply no longer justifiable. It is only a matter of fortune that most will expire of natural causes before reaching it.

My opinion on this matter, if it was a suicide attempt stands. Whatever type of problem he had a suicide is not the solution.

[Songlaw]

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.

I really wish I'd gone to the second page before responding to "Balo". I can see after reading your response that all I did was reinvent the wheel. Balo is typical of individuals who upon hearing an "opinion," assume it must be true, then adopt the position as their own without ever giving it an ounce of critical thought. The decision to end one's life must be respected before, during and after the event simply because it is not possible for us to know all that went into this type of decision. Not without having lived the person's life. There exists a point for everyone where living is simply no longer justifiable. It is only a matter of fortune that most will expire of natural causes before reaching it.

My opinion on this matter, if it was a suicide attempt stands. Whatever type of problem he had a suicide is not the solution.

Facts stand. Opinions never make it up from their knees. Think about it. If suicide were not viable, then why would it be so widely employed? A solution does not need anyone's approval to be a valid solution. Again, opinion without merit. Somehow I think the purpose of my response may be getting lost here. It is within your rights to decide that suicide is not your cup of tea. No one could fault you for that. But to baselessly call someone in a debilitated state a coward is ironically, something only a coward would do. Had you even considered that?

[petercool]

Maybe the bickering has has gone on long enough ? You can agree to disagree now, please.