Army Veteran falls to his death at Bangkok shopping mall, reportedly suicide
Sukhumvit News

BANGKOK -- Ex-soldier Sawat Yata fell to his death from the fifth floor of the Silom Complex on Thursday afternoon.

After reviewing the CCTV evidence and witness testimony, police have determined his death to be suicide, reports Khaosod English.

55-year old Mr Sawat removed his shoes before he fell to the first floor around 4.30pm yesterday. He was killed instantly as he fell into a goods kiosk for the Muji brand who were conducting a clearance sale on the first floor.

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RIP. Ironic to see the difference in the comments when a farang does it and when a Thai does it.

Sensitivities aside, only Superman jumps five stories.

You are wrong,Many people jump five or more stories,superman just doesn't make a splash at the bottom.

I can't believe idiots here find this amusing.

Sensitivities aside, only Superman jumps five stories.

Yes, but Superman jumped OVER five stories, ran faster than a speeding bullet, etc.

And I think he kept his shoes on.

When there is reasonable doubt as to pushed... It's called "suicide"by the press

When it's clearly suicide, the press say he "fell"

What's with that??

Either way, I hope he finds the peace he's looking for, but more importantly, I worry that he may have temporarily or permanently traumatized an innocent bystander and hope parents kept their children away... Unfortunately, the whole pictures on Facebook issue, seems to suggest that people are simply to desensitized to blood, gore and death, to care.

I would think there would be more sympathy for the Army veteran. if you like it or not Thailand has been involved in a war in the South. The way Thai's deal with psychological problems their are more ticking time bombs out there that are not getting any help. The guy could have been suffering from PTSD. How many tours in the south did he do? how many buddy's killed . Just think about all the bad decisions he has witnessed first hand from Army officers and their THAINESS. that alone would drive him crazy. None of them ever published or ever will while under military rule

RIP . Thais have already posted pictures on facebook and other social channels for their amusement. I don't understand why they get a "kick" out of this.

Maybe he just realized he was too late for the January sales...

The saddest thing is to see the general lack of empathy.........what ever the reason, ill health, mental illness, emotional problems never forget it could be you!

You never know how or when life can push you too the brink of despair, insanity and possibly suicide until you experience it.

No comment and move on is a million times better than attempts at humour at the expense of an individual who took his life.

Enjoy your life while you can .............and thank your god, if you have one? that you retain a balanced mental health until you die naturally.

The Im alright Jack brigade in abundance on Tvisa may one day find they are not!!

it's a sad story to hear if anybody finish his life like that. And it's a bitter taste if an army veteran is the victim.

Sure, there might be some reasons for it we don't know.

Maybe he just realized he was too late for the January sales...

Tasteless and sadistic. A pitiful attempt to be funny at the expense of a tragic victim.

Censure this Cretin, someone.

Have some respect People

Farangs having respect..since when? RIP

Why can't they just go back to their room and swallow a fistful of pills? He could have killed someone else. No sympathy.

Insensitive pr.......ick, this man was obviously very traumatised, you don't know what was going through his mind.

Does it matter what brand of clothing he landed into? They sure do love calling out pointless details. A bit like saying "he was wearing Levi's jeans".

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He had no respect for himself or others doing this in public. Why does he deserve respect?

respect

rɪˈspɛkt/

noun

"a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements."

Why can't they just go back to their room and swallow a fistful of pills? He could have killed someone else. No sympathy.

Maybe because he was not in his right mind.You don't know one thing about his background,yet you have no sympathy.Something missing from your make up.

" Oh Honey,of course I forgive you for trying to bed my girlfriends.Lets go shopping at the Mall.Lean over and look at all the people down there sweetie"

Woefull.

Innocent bystanders should not need to see his brains leaking out of his ears. I zero sympathy

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Do you actually think that his brains leaking out was utmost in his thoughts.It's all about stopping the pain.Maybe you should read into suicide and you might be able to make a more informed comment.

RIP . Thais have already posted pictures on facebook and other social channels for their amusement. I don't understand why they get a "kick" out of this.

Thai's are just as insensitve as some TVF members.

Innocent bystanders should not need to see his brains leaking out of his ears. I zero sympathy

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Do you actually think that his brains leaking out was utmost in his thoughts.It's all about stopping the pain.Maybe you should read into suicide and you might be able to make a more informed comment.

No . People committing suicide have a choice. Hanging, pills, bus, Train, wrists. But he chose to go in a spectacular show with a full audience and was probably a narcissist so he didn't care.

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RIP . Thais have already posted pictures on facebook and other social channels for their amusement. I don't understand why they get a "kick" out of this.

Thai's are just as insensitve as some TVF members.

Some Thais are also just as compassionate as some TVF members .

Maybe he just realized he was too late for the January sales...

What a ridiculous comment!

It wasn't the fall that killed him, it was the sudden stop at the end of the fall.

I'm glad he didn't land on somebody, injuring or killing them too.