Popular Post webfact Posted March 29, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 29, 2023 Picture: Thai Rath The seemingly never ending mess that are roadworks in Pattaya is in the news once again. This time the sloppy work being done by unregulated contractors has resulted in a serious injury to a woman out shopping for dinner. Forty two year old Sirima had just parked on Thepprasit Road to go and buy food at the Rattanakan Market in South Pattaya. It was dark at 9pm and she walked into a two meter long metal grille used as part of concreting work resurfacing the road. Picture: Thai Rath A spike went into her ankle leaving her in agony still attached to the spike. She called out for help and locals contacted Sawang Boriboon rescue who rushed to the scene, reported Thai Rath. The spike had gone right through her leg. Tools had to be used to cut her free and she was taken to Bang Lamung Hospital with part of the metal still embedded in her leg. Locals said it was resurfacing work ordered by City Hall; they called for the council to crackdown on contractors who don't put away their tools and leave the area in a mess creating dire hazards for the public. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2023-03-29 - 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 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jacko45k Posted March 29, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 29, 2023 Blood poisoning is a concern with this type of injury. Contractors should be fined. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post vadid Posted March 29, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 29, 2023 And what about the shop owners who treat the sidewalk as if it's their property? They cover it with boxes, bikes and crates, forcing pedestrians onto the road, or in parts, into the yawning chasms where the road used to be. 2 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Shop mak Posted March 29, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 29, 2023 Buakhao 15 down to the Avenue, contractor hasn't been there 4 months, to finish the work. Sidewalk Pattaya Klang. Sidewalk Pattaya Tai. City Hall need to wake up, and chase these contractors that never complete any project. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 Just now, Shop mak said: Buakhao 15 down to the Avenue, contractor hasn't been there 4 months, to finish the work. Seems to have been suspended since the contractor started an electrical fire that damaged some vehicles. I suspect they have not completed the drainage project that should have reached Buakhao, and has been forgotten until we get the rainy season reminders. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JeffersLos Posted March 29, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 29, 2023 No warning twig? Now then, that is poor H&S. 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post petermik Posted March 29, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 29, 2023 1 hour ago, Shop mak said: Buakhao 15 down to the Avenue, contractor hasn't been there 4 months, to finish the work. 1 hour ago, jacko45k said: Seems to have been suspended since the contractor started an electrical fire that damaged some vehicles. I suspect they have not completed the drainage project that should have reached Buakhao, and has been forgotten until we get the rainy season reminders. Worked stopped until the vehicles damaged in the fire have their Insurance claims sorted.....the contractor doing the work aught to be liable as it was his Backhoe driver which caused the fire.....if he actually has insurance that is 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Meeseeks Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 This immediately came to mind when I read the headline. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cake Monster Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 7 hours ago, vadid said: And what about the shop owners who treat the sidewalk as if it's their property? They cover it with boxes, bikes and crates, forcing pedestrians onto the road, or in parts, into the yawning chasms where the road used to be. Boxes, Bikes and Crates ! What about all the Menu Boards and Advertising C### , and the Tables and Chairs that then constitute their " Restaurant " taking over the Sidewalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 7 hours ago, webfact said: The spike had gone right through her leg. Tools had to be used to cut her free and she was taken to Bang Lamung Hospital with part of the metal still embedded in her leg. Bets of luck with the compensation claim... sue the stuffing out of the contractors and City Hall. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicoBKK Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 In Italy, on the following day any leftover piece of metal or equipment would be gone for good 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 10 hours ago, vadid said: And what about the shop owners who treat the sidewalk as if it's their property? They cover it with boxes, bikes and crates, forcing pedestrians onto the road, or in parts, into the yawning chasms where the road used to be. I found that parts of Chinatown were bad for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leither69 Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 11 hours ago, jacko45k said: Blood poisoning is a concern with this type of injury. Contractors should be fined. Yup, that'll sort them out!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 11 hours ago, webfact said: and she walked into a two meter long metal grille ...whilst looking at her phone???? Just asking. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rose33 Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 11 hours ago, vadid said: And what about the shop owners who treat the sidewalk as if it's their property? They cover it with boxes, bikes and crates, forcing pedestrians onto the road, or in parts, into the yawning chasms where the road used to be. A lot of Thailand looks like a junkyard. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 9 hours ago, leither69 said: Yup, that'll sort them out!! Not sure what else can be done... they are companies who have paid for the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 11 hours ago, rose33 said: A lot of Thailand looks like a junkyard. This is mainly caused by over-ordering of building materials. Because most contractors never got past their two times table at school, they blithely order twenty odd power poles to lie by the road for years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
actonion Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 So called contractors do as they like, due to too many backhanders, the city looks like a tip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olmate Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 Hope she can pull thru this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnieK Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 Safety last. No phobem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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