Phimai: 9-Year-Old Girl Electrocuted at Sports Field Power Pole

[webfact]

 

PHIMAI: -- a tragic incident claimed the life of 9-year-old Worraya Ruaichai, who was electrocuted at a power pole in a local community sports field. This unfortunate event occurred in Ban Suay, Tambon Nai Mueang, Amphoe Phimai.

 

The sports field, built by the residents to encourage physical activities and discourage drug abuse, featured exercise areas, playgrounds, and football fields. Unfortunately, the incident took place in the evening after a rain shower when children went out to play, reported INN.

 

Tragically, due to a lack of awareness, young Worraya tampered with the old circuit breaker attached to the power pole. The worn-out electrical wiring caused electricity to leak, and the metal pole intensified the current, resulting in her untimely demise.

 

The residents immediately reported the incident to the Phimai Municipal Council, urging prompt repairs and safety measures.

 

They requested high-mounted circuit breakers, protective covers to restrict access, and safety cutoff switches to prevent electrical overloads or shocks.

 

The municipal authorities have assured the community that they will inspect, supervise, and expedite the necessary repairs.

 

In the wake of this incident, Worraya's grieving family has arranged her funeral at the Chai Gate New Temple Hall in Amphoe Phimai.

 

The entire community mourns the sudden loss of this determined and academically bright child, who aspired to follow in her father's footsteps by joining the military.

 

Worraya had a passion for exercise, sports, and particularly enjoyed playing football. The responsible organization behind the faulty power pole remains unknown, although it was a community-owned facility.

 

The school authorities express their condolences to the family and have initiated the process of filing a group accident insurance claim.

 

Additionally, they have informed the educational district office to provide ongoing support. Worraya's funeral rites are scheduled for Saturday, May 27th, as the community stands united in offering comfort and solace during this challenging time.

 

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[Denim]

4 minutes ago, webfact said:

The municipal authorities have assured the community that they will inspect, supervise, and expedite the necessary repairs.

After the horse has bolted. Takes a child's death to get safety checks implemented. Very sad for the family.

[ikke1959]

Similar incident happened a few years back with a Dutch tourist at a swimmingpool. He touched the fence and was electrocuted in front of his son and wife..and who knows how many more not reported accidents there are...  lost of lives for nothing

 

[sammieuk1]

This is surely the world capital of electrocutions here with a your fault should have seen it attitude ????Rip 

[quake]

Just one more example of how much they care.

RIP little girl.

The adults in charge failed you.

[nowhereman]

A decade ago my student, a 13 year old boy was fatally electrocuted by touching a wet concrete power pole on the playground, just after the rain stopped. No one was ever held responsible for this tragedy. Most public schools are fatal traps for students. There's little to no maintenance. To make things worse, people who lay wiring and should maintain them are not even trained and certified electricians. What could go wrong. I will never forget the smile of this happy boy killed by idiots.     

[brianthainess]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

The sports field, built by the residents

any electricians involved or just some odd bods who think they know what their doing.

these power switch boxes are all over Thailand at children's height, there is one directly outside our local school. no forward thinking anywhere here. 

[cncltd1973]

built by people who say they know what they are doing and then promptly build it wrong. construction is just good enough at best, or a swing and a miss at worse

[hotchilli]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

They requested high-mounted circuit breakers, protective covers to restrict access, and safety cutoff switches to prevent electrical overloads or shocks.

Too damned late for the girl.

When will Thailand learn by past mistakes?

[hotchilli]

4 hours ago, quake said:

Just one more example of how much they care.

RIP little girl.

The adults in charge failed you.

What adults?

[cardinalblue]

Willful negligence by the community, those who constructed it and the gov for failing inspection and repair checks…

 

ignorant people…

[Confuscious]

"You get what you paid for."
Period.

The electric company in Thailand should step in and only supply electric IF ALL SAFETY RULES ARE FOLLOWED.

No "mumbo jumbo monkey coming out of the bushes and IDENTIFY as an ELECTRICIAN."

This would benefit the Electric Company and the authorities by the increased sale of Leakage Current detectors and proper GROUND wiring.

Of less importance for this country are the many people which will be saved.

RIP little girl.

[Darksidedude]

Terrible i would go bonkers if this happened to my child

 

Happens to often its an absolute disgrace just no earthing means at all

[NicoBKK]

On 5/24/2023 at 8:10 AM, ikke1959 said:

Similar incident happened a few years back with a Dutch tourist at a swimmingpool. He touched the fence and was electrocuted in front of his son and wife..and who knows how many more not reported accidents there are...  lost of lives for nothing

 

And this was last year - Russian in Pattaya.

https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2462094/russian-basketballer-electrocuted-in-pattaya

[willi2006]

TiT

The rules are there.

But nobody cares.

[VocalNeal]

On 5/24/2023 at 6:57 AM, webfact said:

due to a lack of awareness, young Worraya tampered with the old circuit breaker attached to the power pole.

Curiosity killed the cat????

[watchcat]

On 5/24/2023 at 7:20 AM, hotchilli said:

Too damned late for the girl.

When will Thailand learn by past mistakes?

Nothing!