Russian Man Hospitalized After Self-Harm Crisis in Phuket
A 19-year-old Russian man was hospitalized in Phuket after attempting self-harm following an argument with his wife; rescuers performed CPR before transport to Vachira Hospital.
A 19-year-old Russian man was rushed to hospital after an emergency at a house in Phuket's Sam Kong area. At about 10:00, Pol. Lt. Col. Wiriyaphong Srinuanpan, deputy investigation inspector at Kathu Police Station, was alerted by the station's radio centre that a foreign man had attempted to harm himself inside a house and had been assisted before being taken to hospital.
Police informed Pol. Col. Chalermchai Hoensawat, chief of Kathu Police Station, before officers went to the scene at Pruksa Ville Sam Kong village, at 48/105, Soi 4, Moo 5, Kathu subdistrict, Kathu district. Officers found the man's wife at the house. She identified him as Roman Popov, 19, a Russian national.
She told police that she and her husband had argued from about 4:00. The man subsequently displayed behaviour indicating repeated attempts to harm himself, prompting her to intervene and seek help from others. At about 9:30, she found her husband in an emergency condition and immediately attempted to help him and called for assistance.
Rescuers from the Kusoldharm Phuket Foundation arrived at the house and performed CPR before moving him to an ambulance for continued emergency treatment. He was then taken to Vachira Phuket Hospital. Police are investigating the circumstances and questioning those involved. Popov remains under close medical care, with doctors continuing to provide treatment and assistance.
