An intoxicated Chon Buri man repeatedly stabbed himself in front of terrified passersby in the Sri Racha district yesterday. A local meatball vendor said the man, 54 year old Somchai, walked up to his shop while intoxicated, grabbed a knife from him, and stabbed himself in the abdomen four times.
The vendor, Chaovalit Somsri, said that before Somchai started stabbing himself, he had seemed to be in a good mood. Somchai had been dancing to music in front of the vendor, Chaovalit said.
According to Chaovalit, Somchai was an alcoholic, The Pattaya News reported.
Rescuers provided Somchai with first aid before rushing him to Somdech Phra Boromarajatewi Na Sri Racha Hospital.
According to Bangkok Hospital, research shows that up to five million Thais have a drinking problem. However, only 2% are in treatment for alcohol abuse.
