News Forum - Worker fatality sparks investigation at Pathum Thani convenience store

[Thaiger]

In a shocking incident, a 43 year old convenience store worker was found dead behind the store after an intense day of work. His co-workers, who discovered the body, state he previously complained of being tired due to his dual role as a cashier and delivery driver. The unexpected death occurred in Sam Khok, Pathum … …

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[Ramanathan.P]

This nature of dual role in the convenient store all over Thailand is common as these workers are paid extra commission for such dual role. 

[Aussieroaming]

Maybe he had an underlying illness, it certainly sounds like it. I have worked many 16 hour shifts that were physical all day long and though I was pretty fatigued it was never enough to kill me. In fact I worked 64 days in a row in Africa while I was on roster without a day off, in the heat and humidity and it wasn't an office job role, we were field engineers and even that didn't kill me, so I assume this person had other medical issues. 

[Rookiescot]

1 hour ago, Aussieroaming said:

Maybe he had an underlying illness, it certainly sounds like it. I have worked many 16 hour shifts that were physical all day long and though I was pretty fatigued it was never enough to kill me. In fact I worked 64 days in a row in Africa while I was on roster without a day off, in the heat and humidity and it wasn't an office job role, we were field engineers and even that didn't kill me, so I assume this person had other medical issues. 

Absolutely. As a soldier 48 or even more hours without sleep doing heavy labour was not uncommon. After that working in a chemicals factory 16 hour days could go on for 6 or 8 weeks depending on the job role you were doing.

This person has had either an underlining health issue or a lifestyle issue.

My thoughts do go to his family though. 43 is way too early. 

[HolyCowCm]

 Not buying the overworked story. I used to work 12 hours a day in 3 month stretches no days off. Quite physical as heck. I will go with Rookiescots second to last paragraph with either or, or perhaps both together.