webfact Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 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 #news -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2023-06-29 - 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. 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 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropicalevo Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Very luck ladies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 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. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mikebell Posted June 29, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 29, 2023 Water and electricity do not mix well. 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomazbodner Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 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... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milesinnz Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Guess they didn't want to pay 1,000 baht for an RCD.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 9 hours ago, webfact said: Prompt actions were taken to replace the power plug and wiring. Replace... go figure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimeMachine Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger70 Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJ2U Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Almost as shocking as there recent bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billd766 Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 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: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billd766 Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomazbodner Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champers Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 That's one way to move food vendors on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soi3eddie Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 The state of electrical safety in Thailand is shocking. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimeMachine Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 (edited) 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. Edited June 30, 2023 by jacko45k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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