webfact Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 British man killed by ‘faulty’ firework in Pattaya Picture: Siamchon News A British man has been killed in an accident while trying to set off a firework in Pattaya. Police said the 51 year old man was trying to light the firework when it exploded in his face. The incident took place at 12.30am on Soi 13/2 close to the Miami GoGo. Witnesses said the man had tried to light the firework at least two times, it then exploded next to him as he tried to light it a third time. Picture: Siamchon News Due to the severity of his injuries and despite the best efforts of rescue workers, the man was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said they suspect the firework, the sale of which is illegal in Thailand, was faulty and this was the reason it did not go off as intended, An autopsy is due to be carried out to determine the man’s official cause of death. The British Embassy has been informed. Source: Siamchon News -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2020-01-01 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jacko45k Posted January 1, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2020 Crikey, look at the size of that thing. Fair warning, we see large fireworks being sold by street hawkers every New Year. 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thaiwrath Posted January 1, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2020 (edited) Tragic, and avoidable. 25 minutes ago, webfact said: Police said they suspect the firework, the sale of which is illegal in Thailand, was faulty I am sure no effort will be made to track down the illegal seller. R.I.P. Edited January 1, 2020 by Thaiwrath 28 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AhFarangJa Posted January 1, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2020 14 minutes ago, webfact said: Police said they suspect the firework, the sale of which is illegal in Thailand, So, where did all the hundreds of fireworks that I saw and heard around our house last night come from, the tooth fairy maybe. R.I.P. to the unfortunate victim. 17 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ventenio Posted January 1, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2020 (edited) 10000-years ago i remember blowing things up and almost taking off my hand. then i read about people getting really burned by those sparklers and my brain said, "NO MORE." ...not a chance playing with those things. Edited January 1, 2020 by Ventenio 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Beggar Posted January 1, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2020 To buy such a big firework and to use it in the middle of a very busy Soi... 40 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SAFETY FIRST Posted January 1, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2020 Geeze, I wouldn't have thought that would have killed someone. Shouldn't be letting them off in the small soi. 5 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post unamazedloso Posted January 1, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2020 fireworks are illegal? Whod have known! Local shops where i am were selling all night. I used leftover 2yr old fireworks last night and was a little hesitant but thankfully i didnt blow myself apart. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post LomSak27 Posted January 1, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2020 Just now, webfact said: Police said they suspect the firework, the sale of which is illegal in Thailand, was faulty and this was the reason it did not go off as intended, The fireworks are sold everywhere in Thailand, almost like they are legal. Who would have guessed? 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post smedly Posted January 1, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2020 faulty firework ? drunk - tried to light it, thought it failed to go off - went to look RIP These big fireworks are dangerous and should not be available to buy on the street, years ago saw a drunk Thai woman light one of these outside a bar I was in then knocked it over, it went off straight into the bar, one young Thai girl was hit in the neck and nearly died, another faulty firework 9 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mickyr55 Posted January 1, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2020 5 minutes ago, unamazedloso said: fireworks are illegal? Whod have known! Local shops where i am were selling all night. I used leftover 2yr old fireworks last night and was a little hesitant but thankfully i didnt blow myself apart. That particular firework is illegal not all fireworks 3 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post madmen Posted January 1, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2020 Playing with a bomb at 51 ? RIP 8 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post smedly Posted January 1, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2020 11 minutes ago, Beggar said: To buy such a big firework and to use it in the middle of a very busy Soi... puts everyone at serious risk 19 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bkk6060 Posted January 1, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2020 There are certain times of the year/holidays when nothing good happens here. Stay in room, have a beer, watch TV and sleep. 26 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post neeray Posted January 1, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2020 (edited) Watch for: Committee (kind of like a task force) being formed by PM to study sales and use of fireworks in Thailand. Appoints himself as "chair person" citing his extensive background with explosive devices (and situations). 51 is much too soon to go. Condolences to family and friends. Edited January 1, 2020 by neeray Thought added. 7 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sanemax Posted January 1, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2020 Never go back to a firework once youve tried to light it, is a basic rule which everyone should know 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 35 minutes ago, Thaiwrath said: Tragic, and avoidable. I am sure no effort will be made to track down the illegal seller. R.I.P. Yeah right... a nationwide hunt for the illegal seller, billboards and APB, many foreigners over the years has met their untimely demise due to to this or that mishaps and accidents and this case is no different... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebean001 Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 why do so many think this problem is only a Thailand problem Here is a USA number you can chew on...In 2017 there were 12,900 people ended up in hospital emergency rooms with injuries from fireworks. repeat...12,900. Many also died. I am sure the rest of the world had similar numbers. I am also sure they did not try to find the sellers. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sanemax Posted January 1, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2020 Just now, ebean001 said: why do so many think this problem is only a Thailand problem Here is a USA number you can chew on...In 2017 there were 12,900 people ended up in hospital emergency rooms with injuries from fireworks. repeat...12,900. Many also died. I am sure the rest of the world had similar numbers. I am also sure they did not try to find the sellers. Thanks, we needed The USA comparison . And not many think that firework accidents are only a Thai problem 2 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornishcarlos Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 I'm partially deaf in one ear due to drunken firework shenanigans !! Never again ???? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rimmer Posted January 1, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2020 A troll post has been removed, a person has died have some respect please 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riverhigh Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 42 minutes ago, unamazedloso said: fireworks are illegal? Whod have known! Local shops where i am were selling all night. I used leftover 2yr old fireworks last night and was a little hesitant but thankfully i didnt blow myself apart. but thankfully i didnt blow myself apart ==> That could be debated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Bob Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 So it is illegal to buy fireworks in Thailand. So those these shops all export them which would not be illegal? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAFETY FIRST Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 23 minutes ago, sanemax said: Never go back to a firework once youve tried to light it, is a basic rule which everyone should know I reckon the drunk factor has a lot to do with your safety tip. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POMRAKSIAM Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 Call it was it is: alcohol intoxication related accident 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post riverhigh Posted January 1, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2020 Lighting a large firework in a small Soi ..... fortunately it was just him that was fatally injured ... sorry, little sympathy ... 51 years old turning 15. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rimmer Posted January 1, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2020 A troll 'go home if you dont like it here' post has been removed 1 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post moonseeker Posted January 1, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2020 Unreal. They have been blowing up this stuff for more than a week allover town. In the middle of bars and people. The Farangs acting even more moronic than the TH on Soi Bouakao. A miracle only a handful of people get hurt. Best advice to stay away. MS> 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NRGF Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 I learnt not to play with fireworks before I reached my teen years. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roquefort Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 1 hour ago, webfact said: Police said they suspect the firework, the sale of which is illegal in Thailand, was faulty and this was the reason it did not go off as intended, No flies on those boys, eh? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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