Another "Flying Farang"

[Gaybutton]

Now we're cookin'! There had been quite a long stretch without any "flying farang" stories, but now we've got two. The one in the following story 'flew' from none other than Center Condo. I know I shouldn't make light of it, but there certainly has been a large number of "farang" over the years who decided to take a swan dive from Center Condo. I've said it before and I'll say it again. If you live in Center Condo and look out your window long enough, sooner or later you're bound to see someone 'dropping' by.

 

The following appears in the PATTAYA CITY NEWS:

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Finnish Man Jumps to his Death in South Pattaya Condo

 

A suspected case of suicide now from Center Condo just off the South Pattaya Road. At 3.30am on Thursday, Police Lieutenant Chanatat from Pattaya Police Station was called to deal with a suspected suicide victim who had apparently jumped from his 5th Floor Apartment. The victim is Mr. Pentti Eerik Paunamaa aged 55 from Finland.

 

Security Guards took Police to his apartment and an apparent suicide note in Finnish Language which mentioned that his wife was currently in prison on drugs charges and he felt very alone. Mr. Paunamaa was a keen motorbike enthusiast and was known by fellow residents at Center Condo as a quite but respectful man. Everything inside his room was packed away in suitcases suggesting the suicide was pre-meditated and was not a spontaneous act.

 

Police are confident that a third party was not involved in his death but are awaiting forensic reports before they close the case. The Finnish Embassy in Bangkok have been informed.

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Now, in fairness, Center Condo is certainly not the only takeoff point for those who wish to fly without benefit of aircraft or parachute. Here's yet another story, excerpted from the PATTAYA CITY NEWS:

 

. . . . Mr. Marco Quatrocchi aged 34 from Italy. He had apparently jumped from the ninth floor of the Yensabai Condo

[Guest xiandarkthorne]

Now we're cookin'! There had been quite a long stretch without any "flying farang" stories, but now we've got two. The one in the following story 'flew' from none other than Center Condo. I know I shouldn't make light of it, but there certainly has been a large number of "farang" over the years who decided to take a swan dive from Center Condo. I've said it before and I'll say it again. If you live in Center Condo and look out your window long enough, sooner or later you're bound to see someone 'dropping' by.

 

Speaking as someone who has looked over the brink of that abyss more times than I care to remember, I always feel sad whenever I read these reports. It's very hard for anyone who' never been pushed to this particular edge before, you can't begin to understand what it's like to feel that 'flying' is the only option you have left.

[Gaybutton]

Speaking as someone who has looked over the brink of that abyss more times than I care to remember, I always feel sad whenever I read these reports. It's very hard for anyone who' never been pushed to this particular edge before, you can't begin to understand what it's like to feel that 'flying' is the only option you have left.

 

Let's hope you never become yet another statistic. If you ever feel that way again, then come to us. While many members of the gay community can be quite bitchy on the message boards, when the chips are down and someone truly needs help, a lot of people within the gay community here really do try their best to help as much as they can.

[gerefan]

Last Sunday 18th Feb, I heard a commotion outside my condo on the 9th floor of Yensabi Condo and soon realised a disabled Italian had just jumped from the window at the end of the corridor.His wheelchair was still next to the window.

The subsequent video on TV showed him still alive but he later died of his injuries.

Why are the Thais so obsessed with showing sick scenes such as these, and pics of dead bodies, on TV??

G

[Gaybutton]

The subsequent video on TV showed him still alive but he later died of his injuries.

Why are the Thais so obsessed with showing sick scenes such as these, and pics of dead bodies, on TV??

 

It isn't just TV. If you think they get graphic on TV, take a look at the Thai newspapers!

 

Why do they do it? Most likely because it sells.

[Guest xiandarkthorne]

Let's hope you never become yet another statistic. If you ever feel that way again, then come to us. While many members of the gay community can be quite bitchy on the message boards, when the chips are down and someone truly needs help, a lot of people within the gay community here really do try their best to help as much as they can.

 

 

Dear GB,

Thanks for the kind words. It's been a long struggle but I have learned to deal with the depression rationally after so many years. More importantly, I can understand why people decide to take such drastic action, however, I still wince when I see the words 'flying farang'. Don't get me wrong. I'm not squeamish - just extremely empathic with their sadness.

 

On the morbid interest in the pictures and tv footages, I suppose it's because death has always been a taboo in Asian cultures and like most things forbidden, there will always be a secret fascination with what we shouldn't talkabout or view openly. A lot like pornography, I suspect!

 

Xian