News Forum - Swiss national opts for jail after assaulting Thai woman in mall

[Thaiger]

A 62 year old Swiss national who physically assaulted a local Thai woman in a mall, chose to remain in custody despite an offer of bail from his former Thai spouse. The Trang Provincial Court had set his bail at 50,000 baht (US$1,406), which his ex-wife was willing to pay. However, the Swiss man, Dieter Matthias … …

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[Fanta]

So now he goes to the monkey house. I have a funny feeling he’ll very quickly have a change of heart about paying his bail. 

[Vigo]

The article gives the impression that this man is mentally ill.

[MrStretch]

11 minutes ago, Vigo said:

The article gives the impression that this man is mentally ill.

And perhaps he is.

I've seen the inside of a local jail, as a visitor, not a detainee, and it's definitely not The Ritz.  It makes you wonder why he would opt for that, for at least the next 12 days, instead of going home with his wife.

[Manu]

3 hours ago, MrStretch said:

And perhaps he is.

I've seen the inside of a local jail, as a visitor, not a detainee, and it's definitely not The Ritz.  It makes you wonder why he would opt for that, for at least the next 12 days, instead of going home with his wife.

Any sane person would do the exact opposite of what this guy is doing. But then he smashed a 58 years old woman's face in the first place, does not sound sane to me. Maybe he is trying to make a point by going to jail willingly, not cooperating with the police, refusing the Swiss Ambassy's help,... And if it is, it can only be an insane point. Whichever way you look at it, this guy looks pretty insane to me.

[Khunmark]

4 hours ago, MrStretch said:

instead of going home with his wife.

Unhappy marriage?

[Marc26]

Holy shit

 

I didn't know he beat her that bad

[TedG]

2 minutes ago, Marc26 said:

Holy shit

I didn't know he beat her that bad

He needs serious jail time for actions. 

[Mamachigawa]

She only asked him to be polite.

[ChrisS]

Guessing it has dawned on him he could have some serious jail time coming his way. Can't help thinking he is building up to some sort of diminished responsibility plea.

[Maddug]

Most likely  the guy has dementia for all you closet psychiatrists out there. Get a life.

 

[Khunmark]

3 hours ago, Maddug said:

Most likely  the guy has dementia for all you closet psychiatrists out there. Get a life.

Tells all the closet psychiatrists out there to get a life and in the same breath offers his own speculative opinion.

[HiuMak]

I am sure he will have a memorable time in Jail with Thai inmates.

[Ellenroc]

As the man said, "Were  you there? The evidence is there, let the course of the law take its route. We have no idea what provoked such a horrible attack. We all hope the lady has a successful recovery, the scars may heal but the memory will always be there.