webfact Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 American man falls to his death from Chiang Mai condo By The Nation Picture: Manager An American man fell to his death from the balcony of his room on the tenth floor of a condominium building in Chiang Mai's Muang district early Monday. The Muang Chiang Mai police station was alerted at 1.50 am to the death of Ruben Ponce, 60, at the Astra Condominium on Chang Klan Road. Pol Lt Pirapat Chaisomsri said the man has been living in the condominium for almost two years. Security officers saw the American going out to shop at a nearby convenience store early Sunday night. Police checked footage from security cameras and saw the man standing on his balcony before falling. Police have yet to conclude whether the fall was an accident or suicide. No note was left behind. The body was sent for an autopsy at Chiang Mai Hospital. Full story: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/breakingnews/30365999 -- © Copyright The Nation 2019-03-18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anterian Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 most balconies are too low in Thailand for people of western stature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SammyT Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 30 minutes ago, anterian said: most balconies are too low in Thailand for people of western stature. Agreed. Most are at my thigh height Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just1Voice Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 I'm only 5'8 1/2? (174cm) and EVERY condo balcony railing I've seen here in Chiang Mai (about a dozen or so), don't even come to my waist. One slip - you're dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyezhov Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 RIP to the dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seahorse Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 Most likely an accident. With a name like that, he probably would have killed himself earlier if he was the suicidal type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanemax Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 3 hours ago, anterian said: most balconies are too low in Thailand for people of western stature. Those are newly built condos though , so the balcony height should be higher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieroaming Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 RIP fella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinnock Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 22 minutes ago, seahorse said: Most likely an accident. With a name like that, he probably would have killed himself earlier if he was the suicidal type. My first thought on reading this was 'what a heartless thing to say', then I re-read the report to check his name, and now I feel guilty about laughing out loud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 1 hour ago, sanemax said: Those are newly built condos though , so the balcony height should be higher Ahhh the ole-should be opt-out ! But weren't !! RIP fella. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexRich Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 1 hour ago, Kinnock said: My first thought on reading this was 'what a heartless thing to say', then I re-read the report to check his name, and now I feel guilty about laughing out loud. Also guilty as charged! RIP Ruben Ponce ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burma Bill Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 Very sad - RIP. Maybe he had visa renewal problems? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champers Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 2 minutes ago, Burma Bill said: Very sad - RIP. Maybe he had visa renewal problems? Maybe health problems. Maybe relationship problems. Maybe money problems. Maybe we will never know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.d Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 2 hours ago, seahorse said: Most likely an accident. With a name like that, he probably would have killed himself earlier if he was the suicidal type. What a pathetic comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanemax Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 12 minutes ago, hyku1147 said: Adequate height? Those are the windows in the staircase , they arent the balconies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMSIII Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 2 hours ago, seahorse said: Most likely an accident. With a name like that, he probably would have killed himself earlier if he was the suicidal type. <deleted>? Seriously? No class dude... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxboy Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 I'm glad to see people in agreement that low balconies are indeed the causal factor for most of these condominium falls, and not the 'fabled Thai mafia' throwing people off (never did believe those stories) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seahorse Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 24 minutes ago, JMSIII said: <deleted>? Seriously? No class dude... I guess you're not a Frankie Boyle fan, then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seahorse Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 56 minutes ago, james.d said: What a pathetic comment. I apologise for not reaching the high standard that you set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJKT2014 Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 9 minutes ago, seahorse said: I guess you're not a Frankie Boyle fan, then? There's a difference. Frankie Boyle is funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPUBON Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 3 hours ago, seahorse said: Most likely an accident. With a name like that, he probably would have killed himself earlier if he was the suicidal type. What a jerk comment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Postmaster Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 James.d Maybe, Yes it was, but lets hear YOUR comment or valedictory rather than criticise other posters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LobsterBoston1980 Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 The minimum height should be 4'9"(1.5 metre). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 Most balconies maybe not suited to ex-pat pear shape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atyclb Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 9 hours ago, seahorse said: Most likely an accident. With a name like that, he probably would have killed himself earlier if he was the suicidal type. what is wrong with his name? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungBrit Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 RIP fella. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 It matters not how high the guard rails are its always falling season here ????RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baansgr Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 17 hours ago, seahorse said: Most likely an accident. With a name like that, he probably would have killed himself earlier if he was the suicidal type. Probably pronounced in French not the same as you are thinking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prairieboy Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 20 hours ago, Just1Voice said: I'm only 5'8 1/2? (174cm) and EVERY condo balcony railing I've seen here in Chiang Mai (about a dozen or so), don't even come to my waist. One slip - you're dead. "...decks attached to multi-family buildings, such as apartment buildings or businesses, are regulated under the International Building Code (IBC). The IBC requires 42" high guardrails... " Oh, I forgot, rules don't apply here, TIT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seahorse Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 5 hours ago, baansgr said: Probably pronounced in French not the same as you are thinking I think it's Spanish, actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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