A 52 year old American tourist who was staying on the 27th floor of the View Thalay Condominium in central Pattaya when he apparently committed suicide by jumping from the balcony. He came crashing down right in front of the pool while people were there. The area was cleared until the body was removed and then the people were allowed right back in the pool. Even if he didn’t actually hit the water, that still seems a little weird. Then again, it’s Thailand, it doesn’t have to make sense.
The man, identified as Douglax Rex Rinehart left a note explaining that he had run out of money, but did not want to leave. Police were initially called in when other guests heard yelling coming from his room. Thai police came in to find the man about to jump and tried to talk him out of it, although they were unsuccessful. Why does this sound so familiar? What do you guys think, is it a legit suicide? Maybe he was diving to shield to his Thai girlfriend…
Mad props to Best Gore member CheeseNutButter for the pic and story. Where do you guys come up with these user names?
