Thai woman rescued after spending 3 days in parked car in Samut Songkhram
Witness and police intervene after social media posts reveal troubling mental state
A resident rescued a Thai woman who was reportedly having suicidal thoughts after she spent three days sitting in her car parked on the roadside in the central province of Samut Songkhram.
Ab owner of a nearby PVC pipe shop, 58 year old Chaiyaphat Weerawat, called officers from Mueang Samut Songkhram Police Station yesterday, October 15, to investigate a white sedan that had been parked outside his shop since October 13.
Chaiyaphat told police that he initially did not pay much attention to the vehicle on the first day. Later, he saw the female driver, aged around 40 to 50, get out of the car, bring a plastic chair, and sit in front of his shop.
He asked whether she was looking for someone, but she did not respond and only said thank you before returning to her car.
According to Chaiyaphat, the woman spent most of the past three days sitting inside the vehicle. She appeared stressed, which made him fear something bad might happen. Concerned for her safety, he decided to call the police for assistance.
When officers arrived and attempted to talk to her, the woman became agitated as locals gathered to watch. She claimed she had run out of petrol and had parked there because of it.
She was later seen carrying a plastic gallon across the road to a nearby petrol station to fill it with fuel before returning to the car. When she attempted to leave, officers stopped her out of concern for her well-being.
Police checked her mobile phone and social media accounts and found posts and livestreams suggesting she was experiencing suicidal thoughts and might harm herself.
Officers opted to take her to a nearby hospital for a health evaluation and treatment. Her relatives were notified to retrieve and escort her home.
If you or anyone you know is in emotional distress, please contact the Samaritans of Thailand 24-hour hotline: 02 713 6791 (English), 02 713 6793 (Thai), or the Thai Mental Health Hotline at 1323 (Thai). Please also contact your friends or relatives at this time if you have feelings of loneliness, stress, or depression. Seek help.
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