Chinese tourist left bloodied after falling down broken drain cover at well known tourism site

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Naewna Thai caption: Charming! Chinese tourist bloodied after falling down broken drain cover

 

Naew Na reported on a nasty injury that drew blood after a female Chinese tourist fell down a faulty drain cover in a tourism area.

 

Residents said the busted cover had been in a dangerous condition for ages despite their protestations.

Now the authorities have finally acted.

 

The incident had featured on a news post containing the phrase "Amazing Samut Prakan".

 

Picture: Naew Na 

 

It happened on the footpath of Sukhumvit Road in the area of the tourist attract of Muang Boran - the ancient city. 

The older lady in a still photo would remember that for a long time about Thailand, continued the post. 

 

Naew Na went to Ban Pu Mai sub-district and found the offending cover had been blocked off with cones by locals.

 

But later after the incident threatened to further damage Thailand's tourism industry a team of workers were pictured doing repairs.

 

People can call the Highways Department on 1586, 24/7, to report such things.

 

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[worgeordie]

They are sending satellites into space , while people are falling into holes in the

pavements, need to look at priorities 

 

regards worgeordie

[JoePai]

13 minutes ago, worgeordie said:

They are sending satellites into space , while people are falling into holes in the

pavements, need to look at priorities 

 

regards worgeordie

There are also black holes in space

[khunPer]

I never walk on footpath cement drain covers – for a good reason...

[hotchilli]

1 hour ago, JoePai said:

There are also black holes in space

Which is where the satellite will no doubt end up.

[hotchilli]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Residents said the busted cover had been in a dangerous condition for ages despite their protestations.

Now the authorities have finally acted.

Ohh the image of Thailand.

[Deli]

She.should have stayed in China. Better for all.

[chickenslegs]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Now the authorities have finally acted.

And someone is looking into it...

[spidermike007]

The sidewalks in Thailand can be quite dangerous. There are alot of hazards. Just another example of the low regard given to public safety. 

[mran66]

Someone pocketed half of cement and steel when constructed, just put more sand and all good... At least until someone steps on it... 

[persimmon]

There don`t seem to be hardly any pavements / sidewalks for pedestrians except maybe in the main tourist zones . Maybe it`s because Thais never walk anywhere unless they absolutely have to .

Any space at the side of the road is either taken up by shop fronts or used to park bikes and cars .

[PETERTHEEATER]

OMG! I do hope her phone was not damaged.

[neverere]

7 hours ago, Deli said:

She.should have stayed in China. Better for all.

Bigotry is probably not something you want to showcase. ????

 

[JeffersLos]

7 hours ago, chickenslegs said:

And someone is looking into it...

Yes, he almost landed on a British pensioner. 

[Stargeezr]

In all my visits to Thailand over the last 30 years, I have always walked around the drain covers,

as most of them look like they would collapse if I stepped on them. I use that caution in most places that do not have

the proper steel covers like they have in North America, and some other parts of the world.

[kidneyw]

21 hours ago, webfact said:

Naew Na went to Ban Pu Mai sub-district and found the offending cover had been blocked off with cones by locals.

Does not work.

Need to use a tree branch.

[richard_smith237]

Erm....  well, thats embarrassing !!! 

 

 

 

[John Drake]

On 1/28/2023 at 1:08 AM, Stargeezr said:

In all my visits to Thailand over the last 30 years, I have always walked around the drain covers,

So do I. But the sidewalk around them tends to crumble as well. Sometimes you need to jump over them.