Pattaya boy critically injured following wall collapse

[webfact]

 

In a close-knit community in Pattaya, an 11 year old boy was critically injured as an old wall collapsed on him. As locals looked on in worried anticipation, emergency services promptly administered first aid and transferred the injured kid to a nearby hospital.

 

Upon reaching the scene of the incident — an unassuming one-storey dwelling in Nong Prue sub-district, Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri province — rescue teams discovered the distressed boy covered in blood, crying out in pain. It was soon apparent that the boy, a fifth-grade student of a local school under the pseudonym of ‘A,’ had a severe leg injury due to being trapped under a collapsed brick wall, reported KhaoSod.

An eyewitness account from the local snack vendor, 62 year old Thong, provided some background to the unfortunate occurrence. He relayed that A had stopped to buy some fried meatballs, yet, visibly perturbed by a barking dog, the boy climbed up on an adjoining wall to hide. The vendor had warned the boy against sitting on the old, brittle boundary that happened to be taller than the hallowed spirit house. Disregarding the advice, the boy sat on the wall as Thong prepared his order. As the vendor was finishing the order, the weak wall unexpectedly collapsed over the boy, leaving him grievously injured. 

 

By Nattapong Westwood

Picture courtesy of เพื่อนกัน ณ บ่อวิน Facebook.

 

Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/pattaya/pattaya-boy-11-critically-injured-following-wall-collapse-a-lesson-in-community-safety

 

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[hotchilli]

A sad loss of life... 

[rwill]

people taking pictures of lottery numbers.

 

[Burma Bill]

18 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

A sad loss of life... 

With the greatest respect, there is no mention of the lad passing away - even in the link to OP.

 

" first aid and transferred the injured kid to a nearby hospital"

 

Whatever, it is ironic that the tragic accident took place right by a "Spirit House" which supposed to represent good health, wealth and happiness etc.

[Bangkok Barry]

If only the kid did as he was told, and the adult made him do what he said.

[Confuscious]

11 hours ago, webfact said:

visibly perturbed by a barking dog, the boy climbed up on an adjoining wall to hide.

Nobody blame the barking dog for who the kid was trying to escape?
Strange ...

[mikebell]

22 hours ago, webfact said:

visibly perturbed by a barking dog, the boy climbed up on an adjoining wall to hide

Echo Confucius above.  The plethora of deaths and injuries caused is typical of a Banana Republic's disinclination to protect its citizens.

[Mr Meeseeks]

On 6/29/2023 at 9:52 AM, webfact said:

As the vendor was finishing the order, the weak wall unexpectedly collapsed over the boy

Considering the vendor warned the boy not to sit on the wall, the collapse was expected.

 

If only the boy had paid attention and obeyed the adult…

[Bangkok Barry]

2 hours ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

Considering the vendor warned the boy not to sit on the wall, the collapse was expected.

 

If only the boy had paid attention and obeyed the adult…

Exactly what I wrote, and the post got a 'confused'. No idea why. Maybe you'll get one too. 

[balo]

Any updates ?  I guess not.