Beware of balloons, health department chief warns

[snoop1130]

Beware of balloons, health department chief warns

By THE NATION

 

 

The chief of the Department of Health has warned people of the danger of balloons, including the risk of fatality, after a case of a balloon exploding in Kanchanaburi province on December 5.

 

“Explosion of balloons is reported frequently, since most of balloons contain hydrogen, which is inflammable, causing balloons to be explosive if they are near heat or spark,” the department's director-general, Dr Panpimol Wipulakorn, said. “Besides, if balloons are put together, one explosion will cause others, harming people nearby or even killing them.”

 

Panpimol said that in addition to hydrogen, helium is used popularly in balloons. “Those who want to decorate balloons for parties should choose balloons containing helium because they are nonflammable and cannot explode,” she added.

 

“If people do not know what type of gas the balloon is filled with, they should avoid being near balloons for their safety,” she said. “Moreover, if gas tanks are used at parties or events, they should be maintained in good condition, placed in an open area with good ventilation.”

 

In addition, before moving a tank, their valves must be closed, and the movers should use a cart, not drag them, to prevent the occurrence of friction or fire.

 

“Balloons used for decorations in parties should be kept away from children, and popped balloons should be properly disposed of to prevent children putting them in their mouth,” the director-general warned. “Also, children should not play with balloons near their face because a balloon's explosion could cause damage to their face and eyes,” she cautioned.

 

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30379358

 

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[Number 6]

What sort of idiot would fill a balloon with hydrogen? Seriously.

 

[BestB]

Is that the same chief who said vaping is the main cause of cancer?

[sirineou]

2 minutes ago, Number 6 said:

Oh, HELIUM... I thought they said Hydrogen.

I am alway careful of Baboons

but Why would anyone put helium in Baboons ? as if they were not a nuisance already why would we want them Floating around ??

Personally i am outraged

[FarFlungFalang]

Balloons are normally filled with hot air and often referred to as "The Government". 

[Creasy]

And baby Jesus wept

[Momofarang]

I use farts..

[Number 6]

22 minutes ago, sirineou said:

I am alway careful of Baboons

but Why would anyone put helium in Baboons ? as if they were not a nuisance already why would we want them Floating around ??

Personally i am outraged

You caught that quote before I deleted it hahaha

[kwan]

'Balloon Chasers' in Pattaya Bars - take care. !

[DLock]

This could really dampen the Thai Visa ballon chaser crew's weekend.

[Toadie]

Well talking about the road toll finally finished. That puzzle too hard. On to next page, the more serious topic, the dangers of balloons.

[DrTuner]

Cool, hydrogen balloons. I've been waiting decades to get those, just to blow them up. Where can I buy one, there must be some place time forgot?

[RichardColeman]

[RichardColeman]

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The chief of the Department of Health has warned people of the danger of balloons

And the jaberwockey ? 

[Assurancetourix]

and the firecrackers, it is not dangerous?

Vietnam has banned them for many years .

[Tracyb]

There is nothing more frightening than ignorance in action!

[bristolgeoff]

balloons are used for every party.what will the ladies working in the bars do if health and safety say u can not do it.terrible thoughts come to mind now the high season is about to happen

[Raymonddiaz]

12 hours ago, Momofarang said:

I use farts..

still inflammable....Danger

[Classic Ray]

This from the government that allows “rocket festivals” to go ahead among crowds of villagers with home made explosives and projectiles, causing deaths every year, but never mind, it’s traditional!

[cmrichsw]

I think walking across any road here is much more dangerous than balloons.  Dangerous Balloons What next unbelievable Thailand

[IAMHERE]

12 hours ago, Momofarang said:

I use farts..

They are explosive too, don't trust farts in Thailand is what I've heard.

[canuckamuck]

Seems logical that hydrogen could be banned for balloons. Maybe someone will think of it.

[Matthew2027]

What's todays Date ?

[IAMHERE]

13 hours ago, Number 6 said:

What sort of idiot would fill a balloon with hydrogen? Seriously.

 

Pilot error; should NEVER have tried docking during a lightening storm.

[AlQaholic]

Only idiots fills a balloon with Hydrogen.

[PEE TEE]

Ban balloons 5 years in prison and 100.000b fine  beware kids (i wouldn't be surprised)  

[unamazedloso]

Just dont have fun people! Go temple instead, its safer... oh wait a minute...

[tandor]

13 hours ago, BestB said:

Is that the same chief who said vaping is the main cause of cancer?

...amazing...i learn new stuff everyday here.

[tandor]

13 hours ago, sirineou said:

I am alway careful of Baboons

but Why would anyone put helium in Baboons ? as if they were not a nuisance already why would we want them Floating around ??

Personally i am outraged

...correct...if you put your lips around a baboon you would be persecuted.

[dallen52]

Where in the world do people use hydrogen in party balloons. 

It like filling the balloon with cng from the gas car engine. 

I was of the understanding that only helium was allowed?

 

But, 

This is Thailand.