31 Year Old Dutchman Jumps to his Death from 40th Floor of Bangkok Condo

[rooster59]

31 Year Old Dutchman Jumps to his Death from 40th Floor of Bangkok Condo

BANGKOK – Pol Capt Jakrapan Songserm from Dao Bun Police Station has confirmed that 31-year-old Aarnout Harm from the Netherlands who was apparently suffering from severe depression jumped from the top of his Bangkok condominium.

According to Pol Capt Jakrapan Songserm, police officers, paramedics from General Police Hospital and Poh Teck Tung rescue volunteers were sent to the condominium complex where the incident had taken place.

Upon arrival they discovered the lifeless body of 31-year-old Aarnout Harm from the Netherlands lying in a pool of blood on the concrete floor next to building C where he had rented a room.

Full story: http://www.chiangraitimes.com/31-year-old-dutchman-jumps-to-his-death-from-40th-floor-of-bangkok-condo.html

-- Chiang Rai Times 2016-05-08

[gchurch259]

I do not understand why so many come here to dive off building ?? I have had plenty of "Self Made" set-backs in my 81 years but was never so far over the edge that I though Sky Diving without a chute was the way to go.

If you get that way please say a prayer or two, go see a Man of God and talk about it !!

[robblok]

I do not understand why so many come here to dive off building ?? I have had plenty of "Self Made" set-backs in my 81 years but was never so far over the edge that I though Sky Diving without a chute was the way to go.

If you get that way please say a prayer or two, go see a Man of God and talk about it !!

A man of god... pffff religious people.. why is it so hard to understand that some people just want to die. We have the right to die no matter what religious people say. (i do feel its hard on the next of kin but if there are none of those why not I feel suicide is totally acceptable)

If I ever come to a point where I want to kill myself I will just do it. But not in a way that harms others, I would probably go by way of an overdose quick and painless. Or carbon monoxide something like that, nice letter on the door or a letter send the day before alerting people so nobody will be in shock when they find me. I am happy that back in my country we have the right to euthanasia.

[masuk]

I do not understand why so many come here to dive off building ?? I have had plenty of "Self Made" set-backs in my 81 years but was never so far over the edge that I though Sky Diving without a chute was the way to go.

If you get that way please say a prayer or two, go see a Man of God and talk about it !!

A man of god... pffff religious people.. why is it so hard to understand that some people just want to die. We have the right to die no matter what religious people say. (i do feel its hard on the next of kin but if there are none of those why not I feel suicide is totally acceptable)

If I ever come to a point where I want to kill myself I will just do it. But not in a way that harms others, I would probably go by way of an overdose quick and painless. Or carbon monoxide something like that, nice letter on the door or a letter send the day before alerting people so nobody will be in shock when they find me. I am happy that back in my country we have the right to euthanasia.

?? at age 31????????

[robblok]

I do not understand why so many come here to dive off building ?? I have had plenty of "Self Made" set-backs in my 81 years but was never so far over the edge that I though Sky Diving without a chute was the way to go.

If you get that way please say a prayer or two, go see a Man of God and talk about it !!

A man of god... pffff religious people.. why is it so hard to understand that some people just want to die. We have the right to die no matter what religious people say. (i do feel its hard on the next of kin but if there are none of those why not I feel suicide is totally acceptable)

If I ever come to a point where I want to kill myself I will just do it. But not in a way that harms others, I would probably go by way of an overdose quick and painless. Or carbon monoxide something like that, nice letter on the door or a letter send the day before alerting people so nobody will be in shock when they find me. I am happy that back in my country we have the right to euthanasia.

?? at age 31????????

At any age.. its a choice. Living is not an obligation. I would not go at 31 (past that already). Who am i to tell people what to do with their life. If they feel its time to go.. let them go.

[Calach]

Wow 40 floors ! That must leave you time to think about what you just did (and can't undo).

Edited May 8, 2016 by Calach

[robblok]

Wow 40 floors ! That must live you time to think about what you just did (and can't undo).

For sure not a good way to do it.. plus the damage you could do to others.

[lostinisaan]

There are 16 year olds who commit suicide. .....I don't think age prevents people from doing so.

[Meena999]

It's well it's well and true overdue, that all new high rise condos have floor to ceiling safety glass window that can only be opened 75mm, this will stop these suisides, and accidental falls from balconies.

They have this idea back in Australia eg: Casino's.

[Jedsada3]

Vedi Napoli e poi muori

See Naples and then die. Maybe it's the reason why they come here...

Today, it's difficult to find someone to talk to. When you look around you you see only people with headphones or their head in their mobile phone cut from the rest of the world.

None wants to hear the problems of others. None has time to take care of others...

The world is cruel : the motto of the Musketeers "one for all and all for one" remains only in books.

[Calach]

Wow 40 floors ! That must live you time to think about what you just did (and can't undo).

For sure not a good way to do it.. plus the damage you could do to others.

Well, when you're in a state of mind that takes you to free falling to your death I suppose public safety is not your prime concern.

[sanukjim]

How in the hell can a frange be "depressed" in Thailand ? Girl friend problems,get another one. Money problems,go to work.Health problems,go home and get the best care if they can not help you here.The big thing in overcoming depression is Grow A Pair! Life is not perfect,learn to live with it.

[SOTIRIOS]

....according to.....???

...the maid....the girlfriend.....???

...all experts when it comes to deaths of foreigners.....

[Mickmouse1]

Ran out of word/comments.

Thailand is the Newly Found land of Suicide. VISIT THAILAND YEAR .BEST JUMP OF BALCONY.NO FUSS NO MESS CLEAR AND CLEAN SHUT CASE.SMILE @NEXT JUMPER

[Mickmouse1]

Any gf reported to be lurking somewhere in the background 555555

[oxo1947]

Any gf reported to be lurking somewhere in the background 555555

Your right MM, I also cant sign off on this until I have had at least 3 reports from The TV sleuths......

they usually runs something like this....

11:34: Arrived at crime scene

11:34: Examined body. For any signs of a struggle

11:34: Found cigarette in ashtray

11.34 Looking for suicide note---none found----very suspicious

11:34: Realised my watch was broken.............................

[thaiduncankk]

I do not understand why so many come here to dive off building ?? I have had plenty of "Self Made" set-backs in my 81 years but was never so far over the edge that I though Sky Diving without a chute was the way to go.

If you get that way please say a prayer or two, go see a Man of God and talk about it !!

A man of god... pffff religious people.. why is it so hard to understand that some people just want to die. We have the right to die no matter what religious people say. (i do feel its hard on the next of kin but if there are none of those why not I feel suicide is totally acceptable)

If I ever come to a point where I want to kill myself I will just do it. But not in a way that harms others, I would probably go by way of an overdose quick and painless. Or carbon monoxide something like that, nice letter on the door or a letter send the day before alerting people so nobody will be in shock when they find me. I am happy that back in my country we have the right to euthanasia.

?? at age 31????????

Suffering from severe depression.

[thaiduncankk]

How in the hell can a frange be "depressed" in Thailand ? Girl friend problems,get another one. Money problems,go to work.Health problems,go home and get the best care if they can not help you here.The big thing in overcoming depression is Grow A Pair! Life is not perfect,learn to live with it.

I really think you have no idea about people with depression or other mental issues.

To you, it is obviously just another word in the dictionary.

[JSixpack]

Vedi Napoli e poi muori

See Naples and then die. Maybe it's the reason why they come here...

[KhunBENQ]

The question is whether is was a pathological depression or desperation / distress for very obvious reasons.

Depression can be dealt with by a qualified medical psychiatrist (NOT psychologists).

But I am afraid it's not that easy to find one as a foreigner in Thailand.

EDIT:

just read through the report:

Mr Harm’s wife who said that he had been suffering from severe depression before his death.

He was treated at Bumrungrad Hospital, but his condition did not improve, Bangkok Biz News reported.

So he was in the hand of specialists without success and married.

Tragic.

Edited May 8, 2016 by KhunBENQ

[Krataiboy]

How in the hell can a frange be "depressed" in Thailand ? Girl friend problems,get another one. Money problems,go to work.Health problems,go home and get the best care if they can not help you here.The big thing in overcoming depression is Grow A Pair! Life is not perfect,learn to live with it.

Presumably, you are a psychiatrist or psychologist. Whichever, thank you for your deeply insightful advice. I'll pass it on to my bi-polar friends.

[mesterm]

I do not understand why so many come here to dive off building ??

Maybe they are already on the route to suicide, but think coming here before they go (a supposed exoctic haven with cheap pleasures) would be a good final stop or even something to renew their confidence to go on living.

Then they find out that this place isn't all it's made out to be and take the plunge anyway. Having a Thai girlfriend can sometimes speed up the process.

[Netease]

In Australia after any mention of suicide by media details of how to seek help is given maybe Thai Media can follow Australia

[williamgeorgeallen]

my thai girl (mine cos i pay her the most) said there is some story going around the thais that there is a ghost going around foreigners in condos telling them they can fly. now that does seem like a bit of a stretch to me but it would certainly explain alot.

[JHolmesJr]

A guy calling himself Harm jumps off a building…yes, you could say he lives up fully to his name.

[metisdead]

An offensive disrespectful post has been removed as well as the appropriate reply.

[bbbbooboo]

Well there is one thing certain about this case. The man is dead....RIP

[little mary sunshine]

Extreme cure for depression!

[sandgroper2]

How in the hell can a frange be "depressed" in Thailand ? Girl friend problems,get another one. Money problems,go to work.Health problems,go home and get the best care if they can not help you here.The big thing in overcoming depression is Grow A Pair! Life is not perfect,learn to live with it.

A permanent solution to a temporary problem.(Unless your doing to die an agonizing death from some disease).

[D3030]

How in the hell can a frange be "depressed" in Thailand ? Girl friend problems,get another one. Money problems,go to work.Health problems,go home and get the best care if they can not help you here.The big thing in overcoming depression is Grow A Pair! Life is not perfect,learn to live with it.

Why they chose Thailand to die makes sense and doesn't..

Dying in a place you love, makes sense if you're 100 years old..

Committing suicide at the age of 31??? Makes no sense, unless there was a suicide note with the reason..

Anyway...

I do agree, if it's a relationship problem, find someone else.. Especially if you're in Thailand..

In Japan, a very cute 20ish female took a selfie of her legs hanging off a tall building.

Sent the pic instigram with a stupid message to her boyfriend, then jumped!

NEVER!! Would I jump from a building..

Not in Thailand, no where on planet earth would I jump from a building..

So, if I fell 40 floors to my death it would be murder..