Man found hanging after mother refuses 20 baht for cannabis

In Pattaya, Thailand, a young man was discovered deceased in his bedroom following his mother's refusal to provide him with 20 baht for cannabis use. On September 21, rescue workers and police officers were summoned to the Nong Prue residence at approximately 5:30 am. The deceased was identified as a 23-year-old man, Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan.

His mother, aged 49, informed authorities that her son suffered from depression and a tendency to overthink situations. She mentioned that he had previously engaged in drug use but had since undergone rehabilitation; however, he continued using cannabis. The mother revealed that Sawang had remained confined to his bedroom for about two days before his demise and typically emerged to receive food when she returned from work.

Initially, she assumed he was asleep but grew increasingly worried as she failed to reach him via phone for around two days. Food left for him went uneaten, and the room's light remained illuminated throughout the day, contrary to his usual habit of turning it off when sleeping. Upon her return from work, she discovered the same scenario and, when there was no response to her door knock, her partner assisted in forcefully opening the door, where they found him lifeless.

If anyone encounters emotional distress, the Samaritans of Thailand 24-hour hotline is available at 02 713 6791 (English) or 02 713 6793 (Thai), and the Thai Mental Health Hotline can be reached at 1323 (Thai). Friends or relatives should be contacted for support if one is experiencing loneliness, stress, or depression.