[Shaun]

I just... what... how...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-39706205

A Thai man filmed himself killing his baby daughter on Facebook Live, before taking his own life, Thai police say.

The 21-year-old hanged his daughter, and then himself, at a deserted hotel in Phuket on Monday, reportedly after an argument with his wife.

Facebook sent condolences to the family for the "appalling" incident and said that the content had now been removed.

The company pledged a review of its processes after footage of a US killing stayed online for hours this month.

The footage of the Thai killing had also been available on video sharing website YouTube, but the company took it down after the BBC alerted it to its presence.

Relatives of the Thai man saw the distressing footage and alerted the police - but the authorities arrived too late to save the man and his daughter.

The Facebook Live post was widely reported by Thai media, and went viral on social media, BBC Thai editor Nopporn Wong-Anan reports.

In a statement, a Facebook spokesperson said: "This is an appalling incident and our hearts go out to the family of the victim. There is absolutely no place for content of this kind on Facebook and it has now been removed."

YouTube said it had taken down the video within 15 minutes of being told of its presence by the BBC.

Its statement read: "YouTube has clear policies that outline what's acceptable to post and we quickly remove videos that break our rules when they're flagged."

Shortly before the BBC alerted YouTube, the video was showing 2,351 views.

Thai social media users reacted with anger to the footage, while offering condolences to the family of the girl, our correspondent says.

Devastated relatives of the child, including the mother, picked up the body of the girl and her father from hospital on Tuesday.

Following the US killing, Facebook said it was "constantly exploring ways that new technologies can help us make sure Facebook is a safe environment".

"We prioritise reports with serious safety implications for our community, and are working on making that review process go even faster," blogged one of its executives last week.

[Niamh.]

Jesus Christ

[UserSince2005]

Thats ****ed

phuk et, i cannot deal with this ****.

[LukeB]

what is wrong with people :s

[Cal.]

**** you ****er

[Ashley.]

It's sad that Facebook has become a platform for broadcasting incidents like this.

[Cherie]

when will multi million dollar FB get its act together on footage like this, its appalling that it happened once, but to happen so soon after is unforgivable, they need to disable the feature until they work out how to monitor its use properly.

[DemolitionRed]

What alarms me is the 2.351 views. Why would anyone want to see this?

Tragic beyond words.

[smudgie]

He must have had mental problems to be able to hang a baby, or he was pure evil.
Heartbreaking for the mother.

[Jason.]

Fucked up people for a fucked up world

[T*]

What the actual ****

[DemolitionRed]

In the majority of cases, filicide is not caused by mental illness or at least there was no reported mental illness before the killing/suicide happens. This is especially so in fathers who are more likely to commit filicide for revenge reasons.

[Gusto Brunt]

****ing nutcase. I hate those selfish people who kill their own family.

It's so selfish. May he rot in Hell.

[Withano]

Originally Posted by Cherie

when will multi million dollar FB get its act together on footage like this, its appalling that it happened once, but to happen so soon after is unforgivable, they need to disable the feature until they work out how to monitor its use properly.

This was my first thought
But then, I'm completely certain that this tragedy would have happened with or without the feature. And although its awful to watch or hear of this sort of thing, at least police and detetives wont be working on the case for the next month.
I dont think the feature should be removed, it does require more efficient staff though.

[arista]

Originally Posted by smudgie

He must have had mental problems to be able to hang a baby, or he was pure evil.
Heartbreaking for the mother.

I agree

[Kazanne]

That poor baby,and who would want to save him? let him swing there till he rots.sick ****.

[Shaun]

Originally Posted by Cherie

when will multi million dollar FB get its act together on footage like this, its appalling that it happened once, but to happen so soon after is unforgivable, they need to disable the feature until they work out how to monitor its use properly.

I've seen a lot of calls to have the feature only used by established entertainment and media outlets and I have to say, I can't disagree. Giving every idiot and monster a platform is just looking for trouble.

[jaxie]

It's hard to imagine how someone could do such a thing much less film and broadcast it. It's like some twisted punishment for the mother. It's hard to know how Facebook can stop this kind of uploading as surely they don't know about content until someone reports it?

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by jaxie

It's hard to imagine how someone could do such a thing much less film and broadcast it. It's like some twisted punishment for the mother. It's hard to know how Facebook can stop this kind of uploading as surely they don't know about content until someone reports it?

I heard some expert on the radio yesterday say they could have a trigger if a member who normally gets very few views suddenly has a rapid increase or take the damn thing down would be my solution

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Shaun

I've seen a lot of calls to have the feature only used by established entertainment and media outlets and I have to say, I can't disagree. Giving every idiot and monster a platform is just looking for trouble.

[ebandit]

............i thought twice about reading /posting here

...........as though i'm finding entertainment in others misfortune

.............why would anyone watch the original..such a sad case

Mark L