webfact Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 A shopping mall in Chiang Mai bore witness to a dramatic scene when a female student's shoelace became entrapped in the mechanism of a moving escalator. As the student, from a renowned university in the province, was descending, the loose lace of her sneaker got sucked into the last step of the escalator. Panic ensued but quick thinking prevailed; she managed to slip off her shoe and jump to safety, reported Thai Rath. The incident, occurring at 3:30 PM on October 10th, attracted the attention of onlookers. A nearby cleaning staff promptly pressed the emergency stop button, halting the escalator’s menacing grind. Maintenance personnel arrived shortly, ensuring no injuries were sustained and recovering the entrapped footwear. The student recounted the horror, describing how the seemingly innocuous act of a lace coming undone turned into a moment of sheer terror. Officials have issued a reminder to the public on the importance of vigilance and appropriate attire when using escalators. Tying shoelaces securely and being cautious with wheeled luggage are emphasized to prevent a repeat of such dangerous incidents. Picture: Thai Rath -- ASEAN NOW 2023-10-11 - 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 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pique Dard Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 18 minutes ago, webfact said: The student recounted the horror, describing how the seemingly innocuous act of a lace coming undone turned into a moment of sheer terror. go and buy a lottery ticket, sweetheart! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikke1959 Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 Strange that almost only in Thailand there are so many accidents with escalators. Maybe lack of maintenance? 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dante99 Posted October 11, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 11, 2023 1 hour ago, ikke1959 said: Maybe lack of maintenance? No, shoelace not tied correctly. 6 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignore it Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 Ah, The lost art of tying your shoelaces. I've recently seen adverts for sneakers that have a back that pops into shape after you jam your feet in. Prolly have the EU and the US gov't mandating them on all new ones, and issuing safety standards. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 6 hours ago, ikke1959 said: Strange that almost only in Thailand there are so many accidents with escalators. Maybe lack of maintenance? Or sheer ignorance. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusyB Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 5 hours ago, Dante99 said: No, shoelace not tied correctly. See it all the time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwill Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 9 hours ago, ikke1959 said: Strange that almost only in Thailand there are so many accidents with escalators. Maybe lack of maintenance? If you check it out it is not only in Thailand. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 3.30 pm is that not a bit early for a Uni student to be out in a mall? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roo860 Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 'halting the escalator’s menacing grind.' Eloquently put.???????? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natway09 Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 Sucked in ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangkok19 Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 Wear Slip-ons! Zipper and elastic..... no laces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
still kicking Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 11 hours ago, rwill said: If you check it out it is not only in Thailand. Link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Carter icp Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 20 hours ago, ikke1959 said: Strange that almost only in Thailand there are so many accidents with escalators. Maybe lack of maintenance? Its not a lack of maintenance , its a lack of you reading the news from other Countries 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Carter icp Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 2 minutes ago, still kicking said: Link? https://www.google.com/search?q=escalator+accidenst&oq=escalator+accidenst&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIJCAEQABgNGIAEMgkIAhAAGA0YgAQyCQgDEAAYDRiABDIJCAQQABgNGIAEMgkIBRAAGA0YgAQyCQgGEAAYDRiABDIJCAcQABgNGIAEMggICBAAGA0YHjIICAkQABgNGB7SAQoxMDEzMmowajE1qAIAsAIA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwill Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 1 hour ago, still kicking said: Link? If you do a search you will find several. Here is one. How Common Are Elevator & Escalator Injuries? (prnewswire.com) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 On 10/11/2023 at 11:37 PM, still kicking said: Link? C'mon.... are you really that incapable ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skipalongcassidy Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 On 10/11/2023 at 6:44 AM, ikke1959 said: Strange that almost only in Thailand there are so many accidents with escalators. Maybe lack of maintenance? Or maybe lack of common sense... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallGuyJohninBKK Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 (edited) I don't think the lady who lost part of her leg in the escalator mishap at Don Mueang Airport lately had any issue with dangling shoelaces.... Edited October 15, 2023 by TallGuyJohninBKK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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