Japanese man found hanged to death in Ekkamai restaurant in Bangkok

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Japanese man found hanged to death in Ekkamai restaurant
By Coconuts Bangkok



BANGKOK: -- A 37-year-old Japanese man was found dead inside an Ekkamai area restaurant Sunday, victim of apparent suicide.

A note was found on the body of Taro Okada, 37, who was found hanging by a cable on the premeses of Sasaou restaurant on Soi Ekkamai 4, blaming his anguish on a Thai woman who had taken his money. Police said there was no sign of struggle.

Okada's father told police the younger man had been arguing with a woman [read more...]

Full story: http://bangkok.coconuts.co//2014/11/03/japanese-mans-body-found-ekkamai-restaurant


-- Coconuts Manila 2014-11-03

[robblok]

Often guys get ripped off by Thai females, this is in part because we can't own land and want to have a house. If the government really wanted to help foreigners (they dont) they would allow us to own land up to a 2 rai or so. This would make it easier to keep possessions in our name.

It will probably happen when hell freezes over.

[JOC]

If I was Japanese, I would be very,very,very afraid to visit Thailand!!

[brewsterbudgen]

If I was Japanese, I would be very,very,very afraid to visit Thailand!!

Why?

[JOC]

"A Thai woman, who had taken his money""

A clearcut case of defamation!! We all know that can't be true!!

[meatboy]

are they out on bail,WHO? the bird and her taxi driver boy freind.

or just another sad case.

[JOC]

Wonder if the suicide-note was written in Thai by the lovely ladys "brother"??

[jaltsc]

"...blaming his anguish on a Thai woman who had taken his money."

If every foreigner, duped out of his money by a Thai woman killed himself, I'd have Pattaya all to myself.

Edited November 3, 2014 by jaltsc

[Prbkk]

Depression. Anyone, anytime, anywhere.

[EyesWideOpen]

"...blaming his anguish on a Thai woman who had taken his money."

If every foreigner, duped out of his money by a Thai woman killed himself, I'd have Pattaya all to myself.

Sad but true...

[Commerce]

Was the note written in Thai, or Japanese? Certainly looks like a Japanese restaurant from the picture, and even if he had been duped, appears he'd still have a decent income. However, the OP does state 'apparent suicide'...although it's always a suicide involving foreigners.... foreigners are the hub of suicides, accord to the book of St. Thailand, verse BIB, Chpt 2: 1.1

[Patje]

Killer sushi, may he RIP

[Bluespunk]

Was the note written in Thai, or Japanese? Certainly looks like a Japanese restaurant from the picture, and even if he had been duped, appears he'd still have a decent income. However, the OP does state 'apparent suicide'...although it's always a suicide involving foreigners.... foreigners are the hub of suicides, accord to the book of St. Thailand, verse BIB, Chpt 2: 1.1

He was arguing with a woman who owns a restaurant in Thong Lo, according to the father.

Maybe he'd invested in it and been duped out of his stake.....or at least felt he was.

[MobileContent]

Such a young person to part out of this life in desperation.

[BritTim]

"A Thai woman, who had taken his money""

A clearcut case of defamation!! We all know that can't be true!!

Can they instigate a civil case against his estate for damages? Probably no point if he had no money left. A posthumous criminal case would be even more pointless as the smell would be awful if they locked up his corpse. In general, only the tax authorities hound the dead.

[greenchair]

I see a Japanese sign on the gate.

Probably his restaurant, but with thai 51% share. She may have snatched it away from him.

A warning to all about the 51% control of business, even if said thai did not contribute one baht.

Now they want 51% share and full control of board members.the noose is tightening around foreigners and most will move elsewhere.

[robblok]

I see a Japanese sign on the gate.

Probably his restaurant, but with thai 51% share. She may have snatched it away from him.

A warning to all about the 51% control of business, even if said thai did not contribute one baht.

Now they want 51% share and full control of board members.the noose is tightening around foreigners and most will move elsewhere.

That is the whole problem in Thailand.. as a foreigner your easily taken to the cleaners as Thais just don't want foreigners to own things and make money.

[thesetat2013]

Was the note written in Thai, or Japanese? Certainly looks like a Japanese restaurant from the picture, and even if he had been duped, appears he'd still have a decent income. However, the OP does state 'apparent suicide'...although it's always a suicide involving foreigners.... foreigners are the hub of suicides, accord to the book of St. Thailand, verse BIB, Chpt 2: 1.1

So what you are saying is that the Japs need to send a handwriting expert along with some if their own police to confirm this was an actual suicide and not a murder coverup by the woman and the EXPERT handwriting analizer (not a typo) who verified the Jap wrote that letter as well as the Thai BIB?

Can you imagine the Thai po

[Commerce]

Was the note written in Thai, or Japanese? Certainly looks like a Japanese restaurant from the picture, and even if he had been duped, appears he'd still have a decent income. However, the OP does state 'apparent suicide'...although it's always a suicide involving foreigners.... foreigners are the hub of suicides, accord to the book of St. Thailand, verse BIB, Chpt 2: 1.1

So what you are saying is that the Japs need to send a handwriting expert along with some if their own police to confirm this was an actual suicide and not a murder coverup by the woman and the EXPERT handwriting analizer (not a typo) who verified the Jap wrote that letter as well as the Thai BIB?

Can you imagine the Thai po

Would I ever suggest such a thing?

[JohnThailandJohn]

blaming his anguish on a Thai woman who had taken his money.

Taken or he had given?

[Pib]

If I was Japanese, I would be very,very,very afraid to visit Thailand!!

Suicide rate in Japan is the 5th highest in the world; suicide rate in Thailand is the 66th highest out of 110 countries per this wiki article.

Seems Japanese are apparently more prone to suicide regardless of living in Japan or any country.

If the "just being in a certain country" automatically raises your suicide chances, then if I was Thai I would be afraid to visit Japan.

[JohnThailandJohn]

Often guys get ripped off by Thai females, this is in part because we can't own land and want to have a house. If the government really wanted to help foreigners (they dont) they would allow us to own land up to a 2 rai or so. This would make it easier to keep possessions in our name.

It will probably happen when hell freezes over.

If they wanted to help ... there first priority, and should be, is to Thais. Foreigners already helped drive property prices up despite regulations and they can always buy a condo ... just look at the prices of them around Bangkok which probably has a good deal to do with foreigners being allowed to purchase condos. I think at some point people need to take care of themselves when it comes to thinks like giving a girl money. Most guys who get ripped off would never do at home what the do here with women. I am not sure why they think it will have different results here. Certainly not saying this was the case with this fellow in the OP but when an older male marries a girl 1/2 their age or more, do the really think it is about a physical or personal attraction? Just like in the west, it is about a money and/or security and once that runs out so will the girl and chances are in the west you are going to have paid dearly too before and after it is over.

Nothing wrong with a man going out of his league but he just needs to be realistic and understand why the girl is in the relationship because it is not going to be the same reason as the guy in most all cases.

[robblok]

Often guys get ripped off by Thai females, this is in part because we can't own land and want to have a house. If the government really wanted to help foreigners (they dont) they would allow us to own land up to a 2 rai or so. This would make it easier to keep possessions in our name.

It will probably happen when hell freezes over.

If they wanted to help ... there first priority, and should be, is to Thais. Foreigners already helped drive property prices up despite regulations and they can always buy a condo ... just look at the prices of them around Bangkok which probably has a good deal to do with foreigners being allowed to purchase condos. I think at some point people need to take care of themselves when it comes to thinks like giving a girl money. Most guys who get ripped off would never do at home what the do here with women. I am not sure why they think it will have different results here. Certainly not saying this was the case with this fellow in the OP but when an older male marries a girl 1/2 their age or more, do the really think it is about a physical or personal attraction? Just like in the west, it is about a money and/or security and once that runs out so will the girl and chances are in the west you are going to have paid dearly too before and after it is over.

Nothing wrong with a man going out of his league but he just needs to be realistic and understand why the girl is in the relationship because it is not going to be the same reason as the guy in most all cases.

Oh that is the same thing I am always saying.. guys are stupid with girls half their age (good for them) but they think its love.. (stupid on them) girl thinks money and bye bye guy in sometimes with deadly result. Its not like we did not read about stuff like this about girls killing of their foreign bf's

[timmyp]

In Japan, suicide is often used as a revenge. The person who commits suicide names the person that drove them to suicide, and the named people are punished (often legally).

I have full sympathy for all who suffer loss from a suicide, and of course people should be aware of how their actions may seriously depress others, but there's a tradition in Japan of attempting revenge with, "I'll make you sorry for what you did. I'll make you suffer."

I don't think this concept is unknown elsewhere. It's hard for me to read another story of a Japanese person committing suicide and naming who they are angry at without thinking it's just an unfair attempt at revenge.

[Traveller45]

Where are the good old traditions? I mean, the Japanese used to disembowel themselves. Requires proper training and a capable second, both hard to come by these days. But before doing so, I would recommend that the Thai lady and her followership are properly dealt with. As it is, the man has done exactly what the lady desired, giving her the least amount of trouble. That can't be right?

[GAZZPA]

why oh why do these men keep giving away their cash like this. I feel for this guy, a suicide at such a young age.

There are enough stories now for men to beware, best thing to do if you want to invest,, buy condo's, rent house.. other then that forget it,, Thailand is not the place to invest anymore (if it ever was)

RIP to the poor fella

[Briggsy]

Drip, drip, no lump sums, no "investments", rent, don't buy, no houses, no land, no business opportunities, all money brought in is considered spent that moment it is converted into baht, no loans only gifts.

This philosophy has served me well over 2 decades in Thailand. Expect nothing and you will not be disappointed. Invest nothing and you will (probably) not be ripped off.

[sanuk711]

In Japan, suicide is often used as a revenge. The person who commits suicide names the person that drove them to suicide, and the named people are punished (often legally)----timmyp

Who do they call as a witness ..........................

[Barin]

Depression. Anyone, anytime, anywhere.

Just take one tablet of Nitrazepam (Radedorm), available in some pharmacies.

Not necessary to kill yourself.

[Kularion]

Seems to me like Burmese have to be hiding behind all this case But if not (which is not possible) he should first hang her and maybe later himself