webfact Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported that a 21 year old construction worker was hit and killed by lightning on the 21st floor of a building being built in the Chom Phon area of Chatuchak in northern Bangkok. Despite colleagues' frantic efforts to revive Ong Tu Soo using CPR he died at the scene. Bang Sue police and Ruam Katanyu rescue services had responded to a call from the site on Pahonyothin Road at 3.50 pm yesterday. It happened during cement pouring on the top floor. The victim's elder sister - Nianji, 37, also a worker at the site - said she accepted that it had been an accident. Heavy rain had been accompanied by lightning. It happened in full view of her brother's friends and colleagues, she said. She requested that her brother's body be released for religious ceremonies. The body was taken to the Police Hospital for autopsy, standard practice in such circumstances said Pol Lt Col Amnat Nakwijit at the scene. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2023-02-06 - 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burma Bill Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 From the photo, I wonder if Anutin's family business will offer to pay the young Burmese man's funeral expenses?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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