Shocking telephone junction box theft attempt turns deadly for Thai men

[webfact]

 

Two Thai men who attempted to steal a telephone junction box this morning met a tragic end due to a fatal electric shock. Their lifeless bodies were discovered at 6am today beside their Isuzu pickup truck in Soi Suksawat 62, Bang Mot, Thung Khru, Bangkok.

 

The individuals have been identified as 44 year old Somchok and 63 year old Kamphon. Both were mechanics who had partnered in this ill-fated crime.

 

The police, led by Deputy Superintendent Athikom Saengjit of Rat Burana Police Station, along with forensics and the Ruamkatanyu Foundation volunteers, arrived at the scene following a report of two fatalities. They discovered the bodies of both men lying near a wall behind their bronze Isuzu pickup.

Near the deceased, a large rectangular iron box was found, a metre in width, 1.5 metres in height, 1.3 centimetres thick, and weighing more than 50 kilogrammes.

 

by Nattapong Westwood

Photo: by Nigeta Yuya, on Flickr

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2023-10-06

 

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[mania]

Shockingly Stupid ????

[Pique Dard]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

Both were mechanics who had partnered in this ill-fated crime

RIP..... but don't thai mechanics study the fundamentals of electricity? 

[hotchilli]

1 hour ago, Pique Dard said:

RIP..... but don't thai mechanics study the fundamentals of electricity? 

Instructions are for others.

[2baht]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Near the deceased, a large rectangular iron box was found, a metre in width, 1.5 metres in height, 1.3 centimetres thick, and weighing more than 50 kilogrammes.

 

Oh damn, what color was it? ????

[rwill]

I didn't think there was enough voltage in telephone lines to hurt you.  They must have contacted some other power line.

[Smokey and the Bandit]

30 minutes ago, rwill said:

I didn't think there was enough voltage in telephone lines to hurt you.  They must have contacted some other power line.

You are correct sir, normally it should only be -48v DC?

[Bangkok Barry]

More Darwin Award nominees.

[phetphet]

3 hours ago, Pique Dard said:

RIP..... but don't thai mechanics study the fundamentals of electricity? 

Many Thai electricians don't, so I imagine Thai mechanics evens less so.

[Deserted]

There's better ways to bow out than that. Sorry but no sympathy.

[brianthainess]

6 hours ago, Pique Dard said:

RIP..... but don't thai mechanics study the fundamentals of electricity? 

Yes in the  real world, and how to fix and test something basic like brakes. TIT. 

[circa02]

6 hours ago, Pique Dard said:

RIP..... but don't thai mechanics study the fundamentals of electricity? 

Clearly not if you look at the wiring in my house ????

[SAFETY FIRST]

8 hours ago, webfact said:

Two Thai men who attempted to steal a telephone junction box

I won't bother locking the telephone box outside anymore, theft issue has been resolved. 

Edited October 6, 2023 by SAFETY FIRST

[PETERTHEEATER]

I have difficulty understanding the function of this large, heavy, iron box especially as it is only 13mm thick......????

[KannikaP]

7 hours ago, Smokey and the Bandit said:

You are correct sir, normally it should only be -48v DC?

MINUS 48 volts, compared to what please?

[KannikaP]

1 hour ago, KannikaP said:

MINUS 48 volts, compared to what please?

Why someone would put a SAD emoji onto a quite legitimate question is beyond my understanding. If it was you, please tell me why, thanks.