Thai at Heart Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Brits having a rough week in Pattaya. I also saw another post of a British lad who was found dead in his Pattaya apartment. That whole city just gives me the creeps. Prayers to the deceased friends & family. -Well with respect, Pattaya may give you the creeps, but for thousands of expats they love Pattaya and have made it their home. Well I think its fairly obvious that there is Pattaya and then there is Pattaya. Inside an average moobhan, you could be anywhere. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai at Heart Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Brits having a rough week in Pattaya. I also saw another post of a British lad who was found dead in his Pattaya apartment. That whole city just gives me the creeps. Prayers to the deceased friends & family. -Well with respect, Pattaya may give you the creeps, but for thousands of expats they love Pattaya and have made it their home. Well I think its fairly obvious that there is Pattaya and then there is Pattaya. Inside an average moobhan, you could be anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumblecat Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 I'm wondering if it is the drug ICE, apparently it gives you the feeling that you can fly, but Newtons 3rd law of motion.... And I'm wondering if you should show some respect for friends or family of his who might read this thread, and not start throwing out unfounded accusations that he was smoking crystal meth and that this lead to him jumping from the balcony. It's a weird made-up story of your own that for some reason you've decided to share with the rest of the world. Probably better you just keep these fantasies in your head where they belong. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonypace02 Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Another tragic death. How many farangs dies this way every week in Thailand? Fewer than one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JannoDL Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 (edited) Does anyone ever live to see another day after falling off a balcony? Yes Last year or maybe 2 years ago, there were a story of a guy falling off a balcony in Jomtien as far as i recall, and he lived... It was accidental if i remember right. And about the low balcony rails, they are Thai height... nothing wrong except from us tallies pov. Its like their standard busses, where my knees would be pressing on the seat in front of me, because i am generally bigger than asians. Almost forgot: My condolences to the family and friends of young deceased Mr. Bright. Edited May 30, 2014 by JannoDL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclag Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 (edited) I refuse to go out on the balcony, especially if a lady asks me to come look at the view Another tragic death. How many farangs dies this way every week in Thailand? Edited May 30, 2014 by riclag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo the Face Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Thailand will get a bad reputation for suicides if someone is not careful, with all these deaths from falling/jumping from high floors. Just a thought........ If the powers that be would enact some building codes that made all highrise buildings to be build in a pyramid shape with each subsequent lower floor having a balcony that extended 2 -3 metres out further from the building , then anyone falling/jumping would fall only a couple metres at the most. May wake up with quite a headache and maybe missing a tooth or two, but the jumper would have a second chance to think about it...... Then if he still wanted to jump he would have to go lower to the ground floor and jump off the curb and get hit by traffic. Just a thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubby johnson Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 We can rest assured now that CSI Thaivisa is out in full force ... as usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMCMANGOMAN Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 "What does it Bengazi or not whether the man jumped or was murdered??? We still have a young man dead and that just makes Thailand look bad!!!" - Pol. Capt. Somchai Hillarydispik-a-bol Donthavaclue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oyster Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Sadness and depression can hit you at any age. Suicide is a problem the world over, and the depression that leads to this point is not gender nor culturally specific. May this poor young lad now rest in peace, and find the peace that evaded him in this short life. Say a prayer and lift a glass and tell someone you love them. Sadness and depression can hit you at any age. Suicide is a problem...... With the amount of people"falling" to their deaths perhaps it is time to look deeper for the reason. When I was in Makati (Manila) I was staying in a high rise, one evening looking out of the window reflecting on my problems I had a powerful urge to jump. Later that evening having a beer with a friend who worked for SOS (a medical organisation) I mentioned this. He gave me a sharp look and said "Are you on chloroquine?" I replied that I was. To which he said stop it now, it is a massive depressant, it leads to more deaths than Malaria in this city. The chances of you catching Malaria in Manila are virtually nil, the pollution takes care of that. I stopped and within a couple of days was back to my old cheerful self. I wonder how many jumpers were taking chloroquine ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vogie Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Thailand has aspirations to be the hub of many things, but for sure it is the hub of tourists falling out of high buildings and dying. I would really like to see the numbers of deaths like that over the course of a year here, versus some other large tourist based city in the world. It is actually a regular feature of the news here, yet I cannot recall any other city I have lived in where people fall out of buildings in such high numbers. Could it be.......... 1. Depressed suicidal tourists love to come to Pattaya to die 2. Low railing design meant for Thais not farangs trips you over the edge 3. Excessive drinking and heights are not a good combo 4. Getting pitched out by a bunch of Thai men so assets can be seized Suggestion for tourists. Only stay on the first or second floor of a hotel. I don't know what BIB means, but nobody has included them in the conspiracy theory yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overandout Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Thailand has aspirations to be the hub of many things, but for sure it is the hub of tourists falling out of high buildings and dying. I would really like to see the numbers of deaths like that over the course of a year here, versus some other large tourist based city in the world. It is actually a regular feature of the news here, yet I cannot recall any other city I have lived in where people fall out of buildings in such high numbers. Could it be.......... 1. Depressed suicidal tourists love to come to Pattaya to die 2. Low railing design meant for Thais not farangs trips you over the edge 3. Excessive drinking and heights are not a good combo 4. Getting pitched out by a bunch of Thai men so assets can be seized Suggestion for tourists. Only stay on the first or second floor of a hotel. It's a much bigger problem in Spain, especially and once again involving mainly Brits. (Yes, I'm a Brit).... Much bigger? I lived in Spain for many years before Thailand, and whilst I agree that there are an alarming number of deaths from balcony falls among the British in Spanish resorts, I would not say that you could say that it is "much bigger". Of course I have not seen any figures, its just perception. The difference is that most of the Spanish incidents are investigated and reported, and end up being related to the tendency of crazy pranks, usually drunk or drugged young party goers who have tried to jump, either from a high balcony into the hotel pool, or from one balcony to another. Very few are pure "accident" and fewer still are suicide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anto Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 I think that 25 is too young to come to Pattaya for some people .The Female species can do your head in ,when things go wrong . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loles Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 RIP young man. Another sad death in Pattaya and TH. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Africanteacher Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 a suicide or if a third-party The 2nd party being.....? YOU! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawrenceChee Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Just stayed there last month and the railings are not short for anyone even in the mystical western thinking we are so tallll and not a cheap hotel either so he can't be broke. So suing Hilton is a dumb idea unless there is a specific building code violation ? Sent from my iPod touch using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whooshbang Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 I'm wondering if it is the drug ICE, apparently it gives you the feeling that you can fly, but Newtons 3rd law of motion.... Utter nonsense and pure speculation. ICE does not give you feeling that makes you think you can fly. And for your information Newtons 3rd law of motion is "for each and every action there is an equal and opposite reaction" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payboy Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 a suicide or if a third-party The 2nd party being.....? YOU! Hilarious, but as this is a serious subject, is it okay if I send you my laughs in a PM? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue6062 Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 these kinds of deaths are too common in the land of smiles. i'm not smiling . another young life wasted. R.I.P YOUG MAN 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangmod Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Another tragic death. How many farangs dies this way every week in Thailand? Not enough I guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangmod Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 I'm wondering if it is the drug ICE, apparently it gives you the feeling that you can fly, but Newtons 3rd law of motion.... Utter nonsense and pure speculation. ICE does not give you feeling that makes you think you can fly. And for your information Newtons 3rd law of motion is "for each and every action there is an equal and opposite reaction" And you speak from experience I read.... Hope the Army will get to you soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick521 Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 On belhalf of my sisters family, I would like to thank all the people for their messages of sympathy for the loss of their son. I was saddened to read all the conspiracy theories & speculation on how & why he died while trying to find more information myself on his death Geoge enjoyed travelling but unlike the speculation on this forum did not have lots of money to do so & as a youg man worked very hard in the UK to go & experience other countries & cultures He was not as far as I am aware depressed or a young man who would drink himself silly & fall off a balcony We all want to know what happened but will need to wait until his death is investigated by the local authorities 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumtingwong Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Why do so many farangs balcony dive in Pattaya? I have never heard of so many farangs balcony diving in any other place than Pattaya. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooka Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Another tragic death. How many farangs dies this way every week in Thailand? Not enough I guess ouch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooka Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Why do so many farangs balcony dive in Pattaya? I have never heard of so many farangs balcony diving in any other place than Pattaya. It is a Mystery 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puukao Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 24 is WAY, WAY too young for this. I know I'm stating the obvious. Let me think out loud... Finish college at 23 I guess. I think I was 23. So then all excited about work. That lasts about 2-3 years, then think of marriage. Seriously relationship until about 28ish, then go get graduate degree and delay things a little more. Then you are 30 or 31 and try other things, maybe have kids.... Then it likely all hits you at 35......then you go to Thailand for a bit. Then come home, delay things a little more, then back to Thailand!!! I am sure we all go though bad times........i found exercise to be the best way to relieve stress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumtingwong Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Obviously farangs should only live on the first floors in Pattaya. Just for record, should I be found at the bottom of a balcony, I did not jump, it was not suicide. And when ever I visit Pattaya, I will be staying on the ground floor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Do more people fall out of buildings here in Thailand or is the reporting of falling deaths just more likely to make the prime-time news papers here in the LOS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim cortesos Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 (edited) Very scary.. Iraq and Afghanistan had less even with ied's and snipers. Why? Edited May 30, 2014 by jim cortesos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balo Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Some posters keep telling us this happens anywhere in the world. Show me anything like this has ever happened at other Hilton hotels worldwide? Most probably not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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