webfact Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 Video: Man "cheats death" as Thai hanging wires explode like fireworks Picture: Thai Rath A video posted to Facebook showed Thailand's famous hanging wires exploding around a man in a sea of sparks. The dramatic footage was posted by "Mana Re" from a dash cam. Thai Rath said that Mana Reuangsoonnern had "cheated death". The radio operator had been in the Prajinburi area on a job when the incident occurred. The authorities said they had now rectified the situation. Contrary to social media reports it appears that the problem was caused by "heat". The authorities scotched rumors that the man using a mobile phone had initiated the firework display. They asked people on social media not to spread fake news. Source: Thai Rath -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2017-12-27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer90210 Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 The incident is really not surprising....what surprises more, is that it does not occur more often or is not reported more frequently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kotsak Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 (edited) I think the small fire at the foot of the pole should have given some hints Edited December 27, 2017 by kotsak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupatria Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 Subject security: Welcome to Tryland! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombat Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 a highly charged personality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhys Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 Whoa... Merry Christmas... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 Way Ho .... Ya hoooo and happy xmas !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 This town ain't big enough for the both of us is now his tune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvavin Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 Thank God there was no kids around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arithai12 Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 I suppose the value of his amulet has gone up a lot after this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnray Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 This is why I don't hold on to the handrails on bridges and skytrain because the wires are right next to the metal handrail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maximillian Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 1 hour ago, wombat said: a highly charged personality An electrician Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKDfella Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 1 hour ago, steven100 said: Way Ho .... Ya hoooo and happy xmas !!! More like New Year fireworks, Ha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NextStationBangkok Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 Probably the mobile signal from his phone is cause of issue ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 5 hours ago, webfact said: it appears that the problem was caused by "heat". Yes, looks like a hot drought day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Star Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 And typically, everyone is seen fleeing the scene, not warning others of the danger. I cannot understand why people do not care about others here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 2 hours ago, kotsak said: I think the small fire at the foot of the pole should have given some hints I didn't notice that at first, but the two employees of the Otani tyre store seemed unconcerned about the small fire. Busy with their mobiles, nobody else came running out either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofarnorth Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 I need the first 3 numbers he was dialling , my turn to win the rotterly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essaybloke Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 So he 'cheated death' did he? Like he was 'supposed' to die or something? Good ol' objective reporting seems to have been dead for a while though.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Weird Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 1 hour ago, NextStationBangkok said: Probably the mobile signal from his phone is cause of issue ? The OP explained that that was not the cause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Weird Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 58 minutes ago, Gold Star said: And typically, everyone is seen fleeing the scene, not warning others of the danger. I cannot understand why people do not care about others here. It's a pity that you weren't there to stay under the electrically exploding cables to warn everyone. Only an idiot would stick around in those circumstances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thian Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 2 hours ago, johnray said: This is why I don't hold on to the handrails on bridges and skytrain because the wires are right next to the metal handrail. Sometimes i even have to duck for those wires hanging above stairs or flyover bridges. I won't touch anything and sure not when it's raining. In our moobaaan i've seen transformers explode or explosions from wires at the spot where once was an outdoorlight in the park. The removed the light because it was broken after a year but just left the naked wires there, loads of people pass it close every day. Thai don't care for safety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonmarleesco Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 7 hours ago, webfact said: The authorities said they had now rectified the situation. They asked people on social media not to spread fake news. There wouldn't be any fake news to spread if the cables were where they should be - underground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttrd Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 5 hours ago, steven100 said: Way Ho .... Ya hoooo and happy xmas !!! In europe Santa used to come through the fireplace pipe (hardly anymore due to overweight) - The Thai Santa who seems to be a slimmer type comes through the el cables...;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 I think I'd have reversed a bit sooner !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 A troll post has been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Get Real Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 Everything is worthless to comment, before the authorities take their responsibility and fix the problem with this country. Sadly I do not have the amount or 304 488 years, 250 days and 6 hours that is going to take. Cheers! Happy New Year Everybody! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckThai Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 I've got an incredible number of quick pics of sketchy electrical scenarios. I post them to friends/colleagues (electrical engineers) back home, they're mesmerized, the same effect as seeing a fresh car accident....you can't help but stare, shocked (no pun intended) and amazed that more injuries/deaths/massive failures aren't more common (maybe not reported) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemonjelly Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 I've got an incredible number of quick pics of sketchy electrical scenarios. I post them to friends/colleagues (electrical engineers) back home, they're mesmerized, the same effect as seeing a fresh car accident....you can't help but stare, shocked (no pun intended) and amazed that more injuries/deaths/massive failures aren't more common (maybe not reported)Post some here, I’m always intrigued by the magic of thai electricians.... Sent from my house using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupatria Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 10 hours ago, webfact said: Man "cheats death" Of course he cheats him the grim reaper is a farrang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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