News Forum - American man dies after jumping from 3rd floor of Phuket Airport

[Thaiger]

An American man died yesterday after he reportedly jumped off the 3rd floor of the Phuket Airport passenger terminal. The 35 year old American, who was later identified as Jason, jumped from the 3rd floor smoking area of Phuket Airport at about 3pm yesterday. The airport rescue team and medical workers rushed to the scene to provide first aid and immediately sent the man to Talang Hospital. The rescuers provided CPR on the way from the airport to the hospital but the man did not respond and died shortly after arriving at the hospital at about 4pm. Khao Phuket reported […]

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[HolyCowCm]

Yikes. Depression is high around this time of the year and the holidays. Now RIP to the guy, but this also lopokls bad on us foreingers again as he did not have enough money to support himself.

[Ramanathan.P]

People are coming to the land of smiles thinking that it smells rose everywhere. Yes it smells rose and thousand smiles as long as you have money in your pocket. Once that is finished you are worthless as a garbage. Even garbage have some value for recycling. Tourists should think before opening a bottle of beer or dropping their pants for entertainment. Make sure to travel with at least with a return flight ticket which can take back home. Hope everyone tourists remember that before leaving their home country for a vacation. 

[Vigo]

1 hour ago, Ramanathan.P said:

People are coming to the land of smiles thinking that it smells rose everywhere. Yes it smells rose and thousand smiles as long as you have money in your pocket. Once that is finished you are worthless as a garbage. Even garbage have some value for recycling. Tourists should think before opening a bottle of beer or dropping their pants for entertainment. Make sure to travel with at least with a return flight ticket which can take back home. Hope everyone tourists remember that before leaving their home country for a vacation. 

Ok, so that is what applies to you, but person in this case was mentally ill. He was in that state prior to coming to Thailand.  Your advice doesn't work or hold for such people. IT  was a far too common tragedy where a sick person chooses Thailand as the final destination. The outcome was not  because of Thailand.