Rail height is absolutely an issue in Thailand. I'm 6' 4" (193+ cm) and many a time I've been near to railings in Thai hotels/resorts that are far too low to pass international safety standards. It is way too easy to topple over railings here as being over 190 cm is in Thailand is treated as a rarity and not give due consideration in construction. Yes, everyone needs to be self-responsible and recognize the inherent dangers. And being elderly or in any altered condition (drugs, alcohol, illness, etc) heightens (pun yes) the danger. But as many will no doubt say... those risks 'come with the territory.' Same thing (magnified risks) applies to driving and road conditions/design in Thailand. I don't like it one bit. But in a society that's not litigious and w lax enforcement of existing safety rules + cost cutting, serious 'accidents' will be allowed to continue.
Rail height is absolutely an issue in Thailand. I'm 6' 4" (193+ cm) and many a time I've been near to railings in Thai hotels/resorts that are far too low to pass international safety standards. It is way too easy to topple over railings here as being over 190 cm is in Thailand is treated as a rarity and not give due consideration in construction. Yes, everyone needs to be self-responsible and recognize the inherent dangers. And being elderly or in any altered condition (drugs, alcohol, illness, etc) heightens (pun yes) the danger. But as many will no doubt say... those risks 'come with the territory.' Same thing (magnified risks) applies to driving and road conditions/design in Thailand. I don't like it one bit. But in a society that's not litigious and w lax enforcement of existing safety rules + cost cutting, serious 'accidents' will be allowed to continue.
