webfact Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Picture: INN INN reported that comment online was widespread after a Drama-addict post on Facebook that 27 Automated External Defibrillators worth 1.89 million baht had been stolen in Bangkok. The crucial life saving devices were pinched from various intersections throughout the Thai capital. They were part of a batch of 262 devices that have been installed. Some of the stolen ones were even being advertised for sale on Facebook. A picture showed one such device that had not been stolen even though a glass window had been smashed. The poster, an official in charge of looking after the devices, said that of course they could not be locked away as they had to be easily accessible. The poster called on the public to inform them of suspicious sales of the devices online so they could get their AED's back. The public were swift to reacted calling on the police to hunt down the thieves. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2023-01-25 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information. Get your business in front of millions of customers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email [email protected] for more information 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 50 minutes ago, webfact said: Some of the stolen ones were even being advertised for sale on Facebook. About as dumb as one can get. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post swm59nj Posted January 25, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 25, 2023 First of all. To steal something like this and to resell it. Is one of the lowest of the low. A life saving device. Usually these are normally in interior locations. Where it normally is not subject to theft. The intent of public access was good. But unfortunately you can’t just leave these things just out in the street. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proton Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Install at spirit houses, nobody will touch them then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert got kinky Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 I'm confused about this. What are they being stolen for, what is their use apart from in an emergency. Who is buying these and for what purpose? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelforbes Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Shocking. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaRoadrunner Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Exactly where do you dispose of (fence) a defibrillator? Obviously the perpetrator was of a nationality known for their forethought. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asquith Production Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 30 minutes ago, Bert got kinky said: I'm confused about this. What are they being stolen for, what is their use apart from in an emergency. Who is buying these and for what purpose? Probably think they are useful to jump start your car 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Public warning not to buy defibrillators for sale on social media The public are advised not to buy Automated External Defibrillators (AED) online, after 27 sets of the life-saving devices, worth about 1.8 million baht, were stolen from various places in Bangkok, according to the “Drama-addict” Facebook page. An AED is a portable emergency device used to help people experiencing sudden cardiac arrest outside a hospital. The Facebook page said that 27 AEDs, distributed free of charge by the Thai Red Cross Society and deployed at police kiosks and government buildings in Bangkok, have been stolen. Some of them have been offered for sale online at low prices, with contact phone numbers for anyone who is interested in the devices. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/public-warning-not-to-buy-defibrillators-for-sale-on-social-media/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-01-25 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 thailand is full of thiefs .... good luck with that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 4 hours ago, swm59nj said: First of all. To steal something like this and to resell it. Is one of the lowest of the low. A life saving device. Thai .... the defence rests your honor ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayinThailand2much Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 4 hours ago, swm59nj said: First of all. To steal something like this and to resell it. Is one of the lowest of the low. A life saving device. Usually these are normally in interior locations. Where it normally is not subject to theft. The intent of public access was good. But unfortunately you can’t just leave these things just out in the street. They should have stored them in police boxes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaywalker Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 10 hours ago, StayinThailand2much said: They should have stored them in police boxes. Good idea. Then the cops could sell them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayinThailand2much Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 (edited) 24 minutes ago, jaywalker said: Good idea. Then the cops could sell them. Well, for these expensive items to be absolutely 'safe' in Thailand, they would have to be locked away, but I guess, no 'life saving' purpose then. Edited January 25, 2023 by StayinThailand2much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foghorn Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Don’t need one , I ain’t vaccinated 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignore it Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 "...deployed at police kiosks and government buildings in Bangkok..." Maybe next time they should put them in safe and secure places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLSEEINGEYE Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 4 hours ago, Foghorn said: Don’t need one , I ain’t vaccinated then you'll only be needing the stolen ventilators? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangon04 Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 1 hour ago, ignore it said: "...deployed at police kiosks and government buildings in Bangkok..." Maybe next time they should put them in safe and secure places. are there any statistics to show they are ever used? Are the RTP trained to use them? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 22 hours ago, StayinThailand2much said: They should have stored them in police boxes. No point. The AEDs lack the power needed to jolt the BiB into life. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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