Popular Post webfact Posted April 10, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted April 10, 2023 Sanook Thai Caption: 500K if you can break this one Thais have been challenged to break a pane of bulletproof glass on the Mekong Skywalk in Chiang Saen, northern Thailand. The famous tourist attraction at the temple of Wat Pha Ngao was closed after one of the glass segments was broken by visitors. Picture: Sanook An initial investigation with CCTV showed that someone had jumped on it and something had fallen on it causing it to shatter. Further investigations are underway. Tests were done on the broken piece that was still able to withstand 2,950 kilos of sand. Picture: Sanook Now there is a new pane of glass fitted by Northern Glass. A banner outside the newly reopened temple welcomes everyone back assuring public safety, reported Sanook. Picture: Sanook While another out front from the installation company says break it and we'll give you 500,000 baht. The glass is described as bulletproof on the banner. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2023-04-10 - 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 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expat_4_life Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 (edited) Well thought through???? Impossible that this 500k "Tik Tok" styled challenge could have any unintended consequences, Amazing Thailand! ???? Edited April 10, 2023 by expat_4_life 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Will B Good Posted April 10, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted April 10, 2023 On my way 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmitch Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 Ridiculous! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PPGuy Posted April 10, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted April 10, 2023 Will the winner also receive a Darwin award after disappearing into the abyss? 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OneMoreFarang Posted April 10, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted April 10, 2023 If it can't break, why did it break previously? 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayinThailand2much Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 (edited) Made in Thailand, (and/or, perhaps, with Chinese materials)... Count me out to ever walk on that thing. Edited April 10, 2023 by StayinThailand2much 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayinThailand2much Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 (edited) 39 minutes ago, PPGuy said: Will the winner also receive a Darwin award after disappearing into the abyss? I did some 'crazy' hiking and climbing in NZ and Oz, often dangerous, and more than once I almost fell off 'the cliff', but walking that distance on glass, made and constructed in Thailand?? I'm crazy, not suicidal! ???? Edited April 10, 2023 by StayinThailand2much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 Quote Break "Skywalk" get Bt500K and a cremation at the temple 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 4 hours ago, webfact said: While another out front from the installation company says break it and we'll give you 500,000 baht. Should help to pay the hospital bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwill Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 Why would you encourage people to try and break it? ???????? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerandDog Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 Visited this temple & skywalk on the way home from Chiang Khong in February. What I've noticed from photo #4 is that the number of people on the skywalk is well in excess of the maximum number permitted at the same time, which is displayed on the safety signage near the skywalk entrance. So perhaps that's why one of the panels broke. As when I visited there was nobody controlling the numbers going onto the skywalk. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlover Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 6 hours ago, webfact said: Tests were done on the broken piece that was still able to withstand 2,950 kilos of sand. So I don't think that anyone need be too concerned about the safety aspects of this structure. I'd have no qualms about walking out on it. A lot safer than being on any mountain trail @StayinThailand2much. Yes, I've been on quite a few myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayinThailand2much Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 12 minutes ago, Moonlover said: So I don't think that anyone need be too concerned about the safety aspects of this structure. I'd have no qualms about walking out on it. A lot safer than being on any mountain trail @StayinThailand2much. Yes, I've been on quite a few myself. Sure. If you do it, let us know. Maybe it's safer than it looks like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chalawaan Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 Who remembers the unsinkable Titanic? Not these dudes. You wouldn't get me on any glass floor in Thailand, or anywhere else, it's just tempting fate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlover Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 (edited) 18 minutes ago, StayinThailand2much said: A lot safer than being on any mountain trail @StayinThailand2much. Yes, I've been on quite a few myself. 18 minutes ago, StayinThailand2much said: Sure. If you do it, let us know. Maybe it's safer than it looks like. I don't travel too much nowadays, so I doubt whether I shall be roaming that far from home. But I've been out on the one at Wat Pha Tak Suea near Nong Khai and I had no safety concerns there. However, the completely unguarded cliffs close by were another matter! Edited April 10, 2023 by Moonlover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Barry Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 6 hours ago, StayinThailand2much said: I did some 'crazy' hiking and climbing in NZ and Oz, often dangerous, and more than once I almost fell off 'the cliff', but walking that distance on glass, made and constructed in Thailand?? I'm crazy, not suicidal! ???? Why did you voluntarily risk your life? Just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterphuket Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 And if it breaks....how long do I have to wait for my money??? Maybe until I dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgMech Cowboy Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 10 hours ago, PPGuy said: Will the winner also receive a Darwin award after disappearing into the abyss? Maybe you should take a little extra time and read the article a little more carefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangkok19 Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 The challenge is out there! Is the Skywalk overlooking a National Park? If so, I hope it isn't a 2 tier challenge... i.e. Broken by a Thai - 500,000 Baht. Broken by a Farang - 5,000 Baht. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Bones Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 Sorry.......bizzy (sic) that day.???????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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