Pattaya - Australian Man dead after falling from condo

**dirtydog** · 10-05-2007, 04:54 PM

AUSTRALIAN MAN ALLEGEDLY FELL FROM VERANDAH IN PATTAYA CONDO

A 64 year old Australian man who fell from a 7th floor condo verandah in Four Seasons Place, Soi Chalermprakeit 22, Pattaya 3rd Road on the 9th May 2007, suffered fatal injuries after it is suspected he fainted on his verandah and fell to the ground.

The police were accordingly notified of the alleged accident at 6.00 pm and, accompanied by a Sawang Boriboon Rescue team, went to the condo to investigate.

Pol.Lt.Col. Teerasak Jaroensri, the Investigating Officer, questioning an eye-witness, Mr. Supot Jaree (50), from Thachang, Singburi province, a security guard from the E.L.C company, discovered that Mr. Bonin had been supervising the progress of his room renovation, alone, while Mr. Supot was downstairs. Suddenly, the security guard heard the sound of a heavy object falling from above.

When he rushed out to investigate, he found the Australian dead in the car park of the condo. He had sustained severe injuries, including broken legs, ribs and neck. Beside his body were found a black cap, a shoulder bag containing medicines, some documents, a room key No. 404 LK Pavilion, and about 50 Baht in coins.

The police, going to Mr. Bonin’s 7th floor room to investigate, discovered that the room’s window is only 50 cm. high from the floor and found some footprints of Mr. Bonin around that area. It was initially assumed that Mr. Bonin had fainted and fallen off the verandah. The body for will be sent for autopsy and further investigation.

Pattaya Daily News

**William** · 10-05-2007, 04:56 PM

am I missing something here? how is this an "alledged" accident? are they suggesting someone might have pushed him?

**slimboyfat** · 10-05-2007, 05:07 PM

the thai police couldnt even investigate a falling hotel window properly. i hope they make more effort in a case like this.

**dirtydog** · 10-05-2007, 05:09 PM

Originally Posted by dirtydog

Mr. Bonin had been supervising the progress of his room renovation,

Thai builders dont take criticism very well....

**Spin** · 10-05-2007, 05:45 PM

I wonder what that guy's family would think of these photos.

**dirtydog** · 10-05-2007, 06:27 PM

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Thursday 10th May 2007

Mystery Surrounds Foreign Balcony Jumper.
Police Lieutenant Colonel Tirasak from Pattaya Police Station was called to the Four Seasons Place in Soi 22 off the Pattaya Third Road on Wednesday Evening after staff at the Condominium reported an apparent suicide of one their Condo Owners. Arriving at the scene, Police and rescue workers inspected the body of Mr. Martin Antony Bonin aged 64, who holds both Australian and UK Passports and was originally born in London. He had apparently fallen from a 7th Floor Condo recently purchased by the victim. He had come to make a final inspection of the Condo prior to moving in. We were not allowed in the complex and staff at the Condo were blocked from speaking with journalists. One theory given to us from a source at the scene suggests he fell ill and fell of the balcony as he was inspecting it. A post mortem examination is now underway to determine if the man suffered a medical problem prior to him falling off the balcony. The British Embassy in Bangkok are also aware of the case and are conducting their own investigation.

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**Itchy** · 10-05-2007, 06:29 PM

Pattaya is a focking dangerous place.

Not only all the usual dangers of Thailand but the added risk of having an old codger drop on your head.

I've just checked the small print on my insurance:

Exclusions (The Pattaya Clause): This insurance will not pay out for death by act of God, Terrorism or being twated by an old codger falling from a condo.

**corvettelover** · 10-05-2007, 06:46 PM

Originally Posted by slimboyfat

the thai police couldnt even investigate a falling hotel window properly. i hope they make more effort in a case like this.

See we havnt forgotten the dreaded window incident,glad to see the rage is still there

**blackgang** · 10-05-2007, 07:08 PM

Originally Posted by dirtydog

discovered that Mr. Bonin had been supervising the progress of his room renovation, alone,

How in the hell are you going to supervise when you are alone, who was there to supervise about anything.

I really do not think it was suicide, his hands ain't tied and no plastic bag.

OH Well, but he was a classy dresser tho, no socks with sandals..

**slimboyfat** · 11-05-2007, 07:36 AM

Originally Posted by corvettelover

Originally Posted by slimboyfat

the thai police couldnt even investigate a falling hotel window properly. i hope they make more effort in a case like this.

See we havnt forgotten the dreaded window incident,glad to see the rage is still there

until i get a positive reply from my insurance company i dont think i will ever have closure on this matter. And I still havent struck 4D with the pickup trucks number either

**xpress69** · 24-08-2008, 07:47 PM

Can anyone tell me how I find out about Martins estate as he was a friend of mine and whether he was buried or not.

**JoGeAr** · 24-08-2008, 07:53 PM

^ I think you'd be best contacting the British (or Australian) Embassy.

**panama hat** · 24-08-2008, 08:31 PM

There seems to be more to it. . . the woman in the aquamarine
t-shirt seems to be involved. Hmm . . .

it is suspected he fainted on his verandah and fell to the ground.

Love it . . . they are as fast as ever

**jandajoy** · 24-08-2008, 08:41 PM

What a shit thing to happen. From a mates point of view I mean......

I know we get these jumpers all the time. The suicide - so called - etc. etc.
But the chaps post above struck a chord...
it must be fckin awfull to try and work it all out.

Good luck to you.

**ChiangMai noon** · 24-08-2008, 08:42 PM

this thread is well over a year old.

**good2bhappy** · 24-08-2008, 08:45 PM

A question regarding probate!

**jandajoy** · 24-08-2008, 08:47 PM

Originally Posted by ChiangMai noon

this thread is well over a year old.

AND ?

**ChiangMai noon** · 24-08-2008, 08:49 PM

Originally Posted by jandajoy

AND ?

just thought i'd mention it, there are some spakkers here.

**Rattanaburi** · 25-08-2008, 11:01 AM

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