British woman ‘may never walk again’ after fall from resort balcony in Thailand

[richard_smith237]

31 minutes ago, CG1 Blue said:

3 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

I appreciate your big effort on building up excuses, but it did not work. I am far from perfect, but I do look where I walk and do not play on balconies with low railing in a drunk state, as this probably has to do with. That, my friend, does not make me perfect. However, it makes me rather smart.

Smart people tend to have more open minds my friend

Smart people also tend not to think the ability not to fall off a balcony makes them rather smart !!! ????

[ningnong]

15 hours ago, nigelforbes said:

The average height of the Watussi tribe male is over 6 feet during early adulthood. Should all balconies in Thailand be upwards height adjusted, in case one of the tribe decides to visit? 

Yeah, that would be a good place to start. Better too high of a rail than too short. And that would provide some future proofing too as the height of Europeans continues to increase as well as that of many Asians.

 

The additional cost of a higher rail during new construction would be minimal and retrofitting would not be too expensive as in most cases all it would take would be attaching an additional rail higher up. Plenty of metal fabricators in the Kingdom.

[crazykopite]

What was she doing on the balcony and what time of the day was it if we knew these answers we could them surmise what actually happened was alcohol involved rather than the railing getting blamed for her demise 

[VocalNeal]

17 hours ago, Mavideol said:

Photos showed how the balcony of the property was secured only by a low wooden bannister rail.

From what I see in the photos the balcony is concrete made to resemble wood. So not actually wood.????

[Gottfrid]

10 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

Smart people also tend not to think the ability not to fall off a balcony makes them rather smart !!! ????

That was egoistic Richard. Jumped on the trend talking about yourself, I can read.

Edited January 6, 2023 by Gottfrid

[Gottfrid]

11 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

He also gave us Gottfrid to victim blame and blame everyone except Thailand or anyone Thai.... 

 

Its not the Thai’s fault that the balcony rail was 40cm high... it was the woman who didn’t use her eyes or common sense to accompany the use of her eyes.... In Gottfrids world there is no need for a balcony rail at all - people have eyes and can see not to walk off !!!... 

 

 

 

 

No! You got it wrong as usual. However, nice to see you are still here. 

[Gottfrid]

19 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

It makes a difference.....  just not to you as you are not interested. 

 

Did the Balcony give way, break at all ?... 

Was she being silly and sitting on the balcony, then fell ?

Was she drink, sitting on or leaning over the balcony, then fell ?

 

It makes a difference to some as knowing how such tragedies happen and help people take measures to avoid such incidents either at their own property or while on holiday. 

 

 

 

 

No, stupid is there all the time. So, sorry! No difference.

[KhunLA]

35 minutes ago, crazykopite said:

What was she doing on the balcony and what time of the day was it if we knew these answers we could them surmise what actually happened was alcohol involved rather than the railing getting blamed for her demise 

Some people have a martini for breakfast, others like myself, rarely drink alcohol at all.  You fall off a balcony, as an adult, there's pretty much only 1 reason ????

 

 

[d4dang]

sadly this girl will be forgotten as quickly as the girl in the motorcycle accident...maybe some kids will catch on before the next tragedy 

[khunPer]

20 hours ago, Elkski said:

Actually the code in some areas is higher than 1 meter.  42" for commercial buildings. 36" minimum in the USA which will hit 80% of people above center.  

Any update on her condition.  Hope she is improving better than expected

Makes sense. Yes, my architect mentioned a number little more than one meter – so 42" – when we two days ago were talking about renewing my own 2nd floor balcony railing in my private house, which I originally had made as 80 centimeters (32"), 13 years ago. I had however designed my 3rd floor railing made as meter (40").

[Liverpool Lou]

On 1/5/2023 at 4:17 AM, ukrules said:

I'd like to know the height of the balcony in question.....before they replace it

Look at the provided pictures, then.

[Liverpool Lou]

On 1/5/2023 at 7:04 AM, Don Chance said:

Western people take it for granted that things in Thailand are the same as in their country.

Western people, stupidly, take it for granted that things overseas are the same as in their country.

[Gottfrid]

On 1/5/2023 at 9:02 AM, smedly said:

or say stupid things on Thai forum

According to smedly

[Liverpool Lou]

21 hours ago, PJ71 said:

On 1/5/2023 at 6:45 AM, ThailandRyan said:

Wonder how she toppled over, was she taking a photo, leaning back, sitting on the rail or ?

What difference does it make?

It makes a difference only to those trying to apportion blame for the incident

[Liverpool Lou]

15 hours ago, edwardandtubs said:

But for a hotel promoting itself to international guests, they need to do better than the inadequate wooden structure shown in the photo.

None of the hotel's hundreds (maybe thousands) of other guests seem to have had any problems with the balcony, wonder why that is?

[Liverpool Lou]

2 hours ago, crazykopite said:

 ...was alcohol involved rather than the railing getting blamed for her demise 

"was alcohol involved"

Good God no...

 

"...for her demise"

She didn't die

Edited January 6, 2023 by Liverpool Lou

[Elkski]

1 hour ago, khunPer said:

Makes sense. Yes, my architect mentioned a number little more than one meter – so 42" – when we two days ago were talking about renewing my own 2nd floor balcony railing in my private house, which I originally had made as 80 centimeters (32"), 13 years ago. I had however designed my 3rd floor railing made as meter (40").

Sturdy 40" is plenty for 6' person. 

If some reporter investigated the railing accident history the last 10 years andvwas published in major print or media channel it could begin the education that leads to being able to prove intentional neglegence and litigatin awards that actually motivate businesses to change.  It's just the right thing to do.  But don't expect a decree or something intelligent. 

Edited January 6, 2023 by Elkski