Bungee jump given clean bill of health after Hong Kong tourist "damaged Thai tourism" by going to foreign media

[webfact]

Naew Na Thai Caption: Bungee jump inspected after tourist complained to foreign media

 

Naew Na reported that the Hong Kong tourist who went to the media in his homeland after a bungee cord broke in Pattaya had damaged Thai tourism.

 

The accident occurred on February 24th but has only just come to light.

 

Yesterday representatives from the Chonburi tourism office, civil engineers and the Pattaya tourist police finally went to investigate.

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

They checked two licences to operate that were all in order.

 

They were told that there were two tourists. The first had jumped safely but the second one's cord snapped 2-3 meters above the water.

 

He surfaced immediately and was helped by staff who entered the water. He was taken to hospital and given the all clear with doctors saying he was uninjured.

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

He was paid 12,500 baht - a payment of 10,000 baht to cover medical expenses and basic compensation plus the return of his bungee jump fee.

 

They checked up on him at his hotel but he was out shopping.

 

A guide acting on his behalf demanded 200,000 baht and was told that the park would not be paying anything more.

 

The guide threatened going to the media back in Hong Kong, a threat that he followed up on.

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

The authorities checked everything and decided that the operation was all up to standard.

 

It was decided that the cord had broken perhaps due to wear that could not be ascertained with the naked eye.

 

The facility was told to have daily inspections and replace any equipment that was too old.

 

It was further noted that the park in question had never had an accident before.

 

No further action was taken.

 

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Picture: Naew Na

[champers]

That's OK then.

[norfolkandchance]

NEXT.

[petermik]

Never really expected anything else....safe now folks...just form an orderly queue

[jvs]

Pesky foreigners making to look Thailand bad,yes that is one way of looking at it.

What is the problem?Nobody died yet and we have a "safety first" sticker

somewhere.

I just wonder if there are any government set guidelines and not just a few cowboys just winging it.

"Too old equipment should be replaced",yes but what is too old?

 

 

[VocalNeal]

Known as jumping to conclusion.

[mikebell]

18 minutes ago, webfact said:

damaged Thai tourism.

RTP do it on a daily basis.  Soi dogs; unchecked pollution; scamming taxi drivers; it's a wonder any tourists come here.

[jo1993]

If they wanted to protect Thai tourism, even just for show, they should have at very least suspended their licencing and closed them down. You know show they actually care about tourists...  No doubt hands got greased on the inspection 

[Emdog]

This forum may qualify as one of those pesky "foreign media" outlets that makes Thailand look bad by reporting the news.

Many times I've brought up some item I read about here, but it's just silence from Thai media.

Bottom line might be "no foreign coverage" (which we can't control) and assumed no Thai coverage (we can threaten into submission).

[Hamus Yaigh]

10 minutes ago, jo1993 said:

If they wanted to protect Thai tourism, even just for show, they should have at very least suspended their licencing and closed them down.

^^ +1 and named the place. Never going to happen of course. Good luck to all the other bungee jumping enterprises in the kingdom, going to need it.

[jvs]

3 minutes ago, Emdog said:

This forum may qualify as one of those pesky "foreign media" outlets that makes Thailand look bad by reporting the news.

Many times I've brought up some item I read about here, but it's just silence from Thai media.

Bottom line might be "no foreign coverage" (which we can't control) and assumed no Thai coverage (we can threaten into submission).

Well there is Thai news all over the foreign media,the guy who shot and killed four people,the guy whose gas pedal got stuck?The loss of the Radio active chemical and this one also.

 

[sscc]

This incident with video replay is now on various social media globally. 

Most just watched the video and laughed, nothing more,  period.  

[Gecko123]

So, bungee jump back on itinerary. Happy, happy, for you. Afternoon you take elephant ride, go for zip line in jungle, feed crocodile, learn how to charm cobra. Tomorrow rent motorcycle, go for para sail, and take picture you pet tiger at zoo. OK, na?

 

 

 

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[spidermike007]

The tourist did nothing to harm Thai tourism. His revelations about the lack of maintenance is what hurt tourism. Let's get our facts straight, and be man enough to stop deflecting blame. 

[Will B Good]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

Naew Na reported that the Hong Kong tourist who went to the media in his homeland after a bungee cord broke in Pattaya had damaged Thai tourism.

So it wasn't the fault of the totally negligent management of this event, which may have resulted in someone's death, that damaged Thai tourism?

[KiChakayan]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

It was decided that the cord had broken perhaps due to wear that could not be ascertained with the naked eye.

Frakking hilarious, you can't ascertain anything with the naked eye. These cords are given for a given number of jumps, and age even when unused. The environment (temperature mostly) will also impact the ageing. So when your gear is given for two years  or 500 jumps [for instance] you just throw it away  once you've past either of these limits. Very un Thai I must admit...

[yeahbutif]

Probably repair rope the same way as electric wires .. just twisted together...  Maybe a bit of tape if you lucky...

[Goat]

Snitch tried to rort 200,000 from them after falling 3 meteres into water.

Which resulted in zero damage to him. 

Blackban him. 

Everyone expects to be compensated for every little thing these days. 

Harden up.

Wasnt even that high. I would jump off that platform without a girly rope.

[RandiRona]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

It was decided that the cord had broken perhaps due to wear that could not be ascertained with the naked eye.

Yeah that’s nothin.. if we can’t see it… it never happened! Ropes snap so does neck.. that’s the way Thailand works..

we will publish a survey soon which will declare Thailand a hub of hair raising adventure…. You live or die.. up to you!

[KhunBENQ]

Let's hope that the story and it's handling/cover up/hush money now make it to an even  wider audience in other countries as a warning.

Leaves me speechless. Crooks.

[KhunBENQ]

12 minutes ago, Goat said:

I would jump off that platform without a girly rope.

Just do it. Have someone to take the video and contribute to the forum.

Wonder what drugs you are on.

[Goat]

3 minutes ago, KhunBENQ said:

Just do it. Have someone to take the video and contribute to the forum.

Wonder what drugs you are on.

You want me to do backflips? Or an armstand dive?

[edwinchester]

"He was taken to hospital and given the all clear with doctors saying he was uninjured."

 

The video and pics on CNN shows that he was definitely injured.

[chuang]

At least he has insurance no need #crowdfunding,,,,????

[stoner]

i am surprised the bungee jumper wasn't blamed sued and deported. 

[spidermike007]

45 minutes ago, Goat said:

Snitch tried to rort 200,000 from them after falling 3 meteres into water.

Which resulted in zero damage to him. 

Blackban him. 

Everyone expects to be compensated for every little thing these days. 

Harden up.

Wasnt even that high. I would jump off that platform without a girly rope.

It is called victim culture, and is the polar opposite of the generations of the past. An advocate of wimp culture may called it repressed behavior, but these heros came back from the horrific experiences of WWII, and barely ever uttered a complaint. They just got on with their lives. There is a huge gap between a hero and a wimp. 

[Kinnock]

2 hours ago, Emdog said:

This forum may qualify as one of those pesky "foreign media" outlets that makes Thailand look bad by reporting the news.

Many times I've brought up some item I read about here, but it's just silence from Thai media.

Bottom line might be "no foreign coverage" (which we can't control) and assumed no Thai coverage (we can threaten into submission).

Thai TV news is for in-depth coverage of some guys Missus giving him a slap for having a mistress.  It's not for depressing news about tourists having sccidents or anything trivial like wars or earthquakes.

[poskat]

bungee cord breaks and guy hits the water at high velocity = no problem

 

guy talks about what what happened when he gets home = problem

[KhunBENQ]

6 minutes ago, poskat said:

bungee cord breaks and guy hits the water at high velocity = no problem

 

guy talks about what what happened when he gets home = problem

Deeply rooted part of Thai culture. Face saving more important than anything.

Grin and wai.

 

[worgeordie]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Yesterday representatives from the Chonburi tourism office, civil engineers and the Pattaya tourist police finally went to investigate.

They should have asked for volunteers , from the representatives , doubt any

would step forward , Licenses OK  , everything good , 

 

regards worgeordie