Rimmer Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 A video has been removed, a women has died this is not funny so please have some respect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardinHuaHin Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 I hope this is not another one locked out trying to climb up the balcony. A lot of that here in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blinky62 Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 If you really want to get into the laws of physics, the more you drink , the higher the centre of gravity . If people want to jump they will . Stop repotting it . It will slow the problem down . Copy cats . RIP Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 3 hours ago, bushdoctor said: Since one story buildings are not going to happen maybe people should stop being reckless and start being more careful. Or build better/higher balconies that cannot be "accidentally" tripped over even when pissed !! When alcohol has taken effect careful goes out of the window (or over the balcony) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushdoctor Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 I see no mention of low balcony railings. Where did this idea come from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonray Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 2 hours ago, farcanell said: Whilst there is arguably some truth in this, one must also factor in that some businesses here (lol... lots of businesses here), actively work at stripping away a persons awareness and good judgement. much like not letting a drunk friend drive, after a raucous party you may have hosted, encouraging all to make merry.... establishments here should factor in the safety of people who have disgraced themselves by overindulging... perhaps at that very establishment. its both responsible and good business sense also.... these issues pertain to children as well, who have less awareness of personal safety needs, as do adults, who may take a higher level of risk management / standards ( by a hotel?), as norm a lot of posters have already (today) pointed out the folly of the English girl cycling around Thailand, imbued with the idea that she will be safe... well, drinkers may also be imbued with that concept, as they have drunk before... then bam... oops..., stuffed that one up so.... protect the weakest link.... in a party hard town, that would be people who have over indulged.... and as deerhunter suggests, 5 foot high barricading would do this.... and is a far better business decision than having people fall to their deaths in front of your hotel, or so I would have thought Ahhh...but all I hear from expats here is "I came to Thailand to escape the nanny state of _______. fill in the blank...and now you want to bring nanny over for those who can't watch themselves ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The manic Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 3 hours ago, farcanell said: True, but improved building codes and enforcement of the codes, may go a long way to protect people from some of these incidents.... and this is 100% acheivable. The hip high safety rails are just too low. They should be shoulder height. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctorbu Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Ive seen people leaning far over the rails trying to get "extreme selfies" at one hotel on beach road....security was yelling at them but they ignored, and by all accounts they seemed wasted. You've got to wonder..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gandalf12 Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 5 hours ago, bushdoctor said: Since one story buildings are not going to happen maybe people should stop being reckless and start being more careful. Yes and maybe the police shoukd start looking at these incidents a lot closer than they do. The chances of so many slips and suicides is not normal. A far deeper look into the causes is called for but it won't happen of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttrd Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 5 hours ago, bushdoctor said: Since one story buildings are not going to happen maybe people should stop being reckless and start being more careful. What about to skip and/or build-in the balconies above the 1st floor on new buildings and to install a alcometer to the balcony door lock on the existing buildings with open balconies as carefulness is not compatible with alcohol...;) RIP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realenglish1 Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 You would think with the number of deaths from falls from condos and other high rise buildings that Thais would improve building codes But no they don't even think about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieqw Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 (edited) only balcony on this purple hotel is on 8th (top) floor, stayed many times. and above waist height, so unless this was the russian with the exceedingly long legs not likely to fall Edited September 11, 2017 by cookieqw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hottrader77 Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 7 hours ago, observer90210 said: Better change the law in Pattaya and construct hotels with only 1 floor above ground level!!!!! RIP to the poor girl.... They should make the balony railing higher sometimes you could trip and go over it easy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InMyShadow Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Out partying, Russian, vodka.,fall down.... NEXT!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farcanell Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 3 hours ago, tonray said: Ahhh...but all I hear from expats here is "I came to Thailand to escape the nanny state of _______. fill in the blank...and now you want to bring nanny over for those who can't watch themselves ? Not at all.... I'm railing against those that say that they (unfortunates) should be responsible for their own deaths, when some simple improvements would protect drunks ( as encouraged in all thai bars) from death.... I don't think it's to much to wish for Reap what you sow... force feed merry makers with alcohol... equates to deaths... not good for anyone... improvements can be made in a nanny state like Australia ( australian standards referenced in this thread), a barman will be prosecuted for serving alcohol to someone who is drunk... heaven forbid that happen here... but then... death. but... simple handrail improvement requirements would go a long way to stop deaths, and improve Thailand's reputation. just like pm p wants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farcanell Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 4 hours ago, The manic said: The hip high safety rails are just too low. They should be shoulder height. Yep... per earlier... per deerhunter... five foot. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwikeith Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 13 hours ago, observer90210 said: Better change the law in Pattaya and construct hotels with only 1 floor above ground level!!!!! RIP to the poor girl.... Or -- compulsory landing pads all round the hotels. I think it is time that balconies were glassed in and locked, it is a great shame that these supposed suicides continue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Not naming the hotel we are unable to comment as to the height of the balcony railings, nor is there any pressure on the hotel to alter them if indeed they are on the low side. I stayed in a Pattaya hotel recently up high and never even went out onto the balcony..... always feel uncomfortable there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy50 Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 A night on Walking Street would certainly make me head for the balcony door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 (edited) A night out in Walking street would be enough to make anyone do the strangest things. 617 ..... those are the numbers .... RIP .. russian girl. Edited September 12, 2017 by steven100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvr181 Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 14 hours ago, bushdoctor said: Since one story buildings are not going to happen maybe people should stop being reckless and start being more careful. "...and start being more careful." - of balconies, their railings and/or the company they keep! R.I.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargeezr Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 When I stayed in Bangkok at Hotels with balconys , I made it a policy to not go onto the balony when I was drinking or was drunk. Still alive today because of that policy. At the Nana Hotel, the 11th floor balconies were raised to above waist height, years ago because a bar girl fell to her death. Not sure if it was an accident or a Farang had helped her over the balcony. Geezer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 If your not a Garden Gnome keep away from any Thai Safety Rail , even the new Plazas are below most folks hip these days? Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krataiboy Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Yeah, but. . . Is anybody keeping a record of the number of foreigners who fall to their deaths from high-rises in Pattaya? With hardly a week going by without one of these incidents, S and G must be a candidate for the Guinness Book of Records. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradWilkins Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Well at least they totally ruled out murder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavemanwww Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 21 hours ago, Lazy Farang said: Yaaaawn, inspector Clouseau had all the answers, facts or not, he can crack a case with bo information at all. Good job champ Your response LAZY is too deep for even me to understand! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamJar Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 18 hours ago, cookieqw said: only balcony on this purple hotel is on 8th (top) floor, stayed many times. and above waist height, so unless this was the russian with the exceedingly long legs not likely to fall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balo Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 She probably was very drunk and stumbled. Case closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HooHaa Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 23 hours ago, hobobo said: You failed to acknowledge the source, so this is either plagiarism or copyright infringement! you failed to acknowledge that this isnt his masters thesis, but rather an internet forum and, as such, does not require citation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InMyShadow Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 When I stayed in Bangkok at Hotels with balconys , I made it a policy to not go onto the balony when I was drinking or was drunk. Still alive today because of that policy. At the Nana Hotel, the 11th floor balconies were raised to above waist height, years ago because a bar girl fell to her death. Not sure if it was an accident or a Farang had helped her over the balcony. GeezerI very seriously doubt that a dead hooker would have prompted that.Lots of expats live in there permanently and complaining loudly about low balconies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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