Near Tragedy Averted: Vendors Rescued from Electric Shock

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A TikTok video shared by user "foremost02" served as a chilling reminder of the swift and dangerous nature of electrical accidents. The incident unfolded at a noodle shop along Sukhumvit Road in Chonburi Province, involving two vendors, reported Siam Rath.

 

While attending to their cleaning and food preparations, they encountered a waterlogged walkway. Suddenly, one of them collapsed, followed closely by the other, both losing consciousness. A frantic plea to unplug the power echoed in the background, capturing the urgency of the situation.

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

The video rapidly gained traction, spreading awareness and prompting a wave of safety advice. This harrowing event took place on June 25, 2023, around 5:00 a.m.

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

News reporters swiftly arrived at the scene, discovering Sangwian, a courageous 61-year-old woman, and Boonsamrit, a vigilant 43-year-old woman. Sangwian suffered an electric shock while Boonsamrit urgently called for the power to be disconnected. The incident was traced back to an aluminum tray used for displaying items. Prompt actions were taken to replace the power plug and wiring.

 

Both vendors emerged from the incident with a renewed sense of purpose, eager to caution others about the perils of electrical shocks. Their inspiring story serves as a poignant reminder to prioritize safety in all electrical endeavors.

 

Top Picture: Siam Rath

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[Tropicalevo]

Very luck ladies.

[steven100]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Their inspiring story serves as a poignant reminder

of how uneducated Thailand's society is towards and type of safety at work or at home.

[mikebell]

Water and electricity do not mix well.

[tomazbodner]

15 minutes ago, mikebell said:

Water and electricity do not mix well.

True, but quick thinking of the 3rd lady to shout for power to be unplugged might have saved the other two's lives...

[milesinnz]

Guess they didn't want to pay 1,000 baht for an RCD....

[hotchilli]

9 hours ago, webfact said:

Prompt actions were taken to replace the power plug and wiring.

Replace... go figure.

[TimeMachine]

I'm wondering if it would be better suited to reduce the line voltage to 110v like the USA use. Free new appliances for everybody.  

[digger70]

6 hours ago, mikebell said:

Water and electricity do not mix well.

Yes they .do they work together very well as one . Ok it might hurt but it works.

[MrJ2U]

Almost as shocking as there recent bills. 

[billd766]

10 hours ago, steven100 said:

of how uneducated Thailand's society is towards and type of safety at work or at home.

Electricity is a very sneaky and a silent killer, not only in Thailand but world wide.

 

The two ladies who pulled their friend clear are certainly braver than I am.

 

I would have taken the piece of wood I saw earlier and ripped the power cable apart, before I tried to rescue my friend.

9 hours ago, tomazbodner said:

 

 

[billd766]

9 hours ago, tomazbodner said:

True, but quick thinking of the 3rd lady to shout for power to be unplugged might have saved the other two's lives...

As far as I could read nobody died.

[tomazbodner]

55 minutes ago, billd766 said:

As far as I could read nobody died.

Correct. Imagine she didn't react immediately and let them grill for an hour...

[jacko45k]

15 hours ago, TimeMachine said:

I'm wondering if it would be better suited to reduce the line voltage to 110v like the USA use. Free new appliances for everybody.  

Why? That is still sufficient to do people harm. I don't see the USA system as any better than many other countries, tbh I thought it seemed behind the times. 

[champers]

That's one way to move food vendors on.

[soi3eddie]

The state of electrical safety in Thailand is shocking. 

 

[TimeMachine]

1 hour ago, jacko45k said:

Why? That is still sufficient to do people harm. I don't see the USA system as any better than many other countries, tbh I thought it seemed behind the times. 

I've touched by accident 240 with one hand and got an all mighty jolt.  If it was with two,  probably dead.  I do wonder what touching  the voltage would feel like one handed and I'm guessing with two, good chance of death still. Anybody touched 110 before care to share?  

[jacko45k]

5 minutes ago, TimeMachine said:

I've touched by accident 240 with one hand and got an all mighty jolt.  If it was with two,  probably dead.  I do wonder what touching  the voltage would feel like one handed and I'm guessing with two, good chance of death still. Anybody touched 110 before care to share?  

I've had a whack from both...... neither was fun but can't say I ended up in a position to compare. I was once in the sea and got a presumably 12vdc shock off a boat, and that was noticeable. In Thailand it is more about shoddy work, lack of protection and grounding.

[mikebell]

22 hours ago, tomazbodner said:

True, but quick thinking of the 3rd lady to shout for power to be unplugged might have saved the other two's lives...

They were saved.