SportRider Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 Why are the rails on Thai balconies so low? Pretty much every one I see the rail is well below my hip centre of gravity - so easy to tip over if unsteady on your feet for any reason... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermike007 Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 If there weren't enough good reasons already, another good reason to quit smoking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 22 hours ago, Scouse123 said: I do, Too many mishaps from higher floors. Also, it negates the need for a 3-foot balcony rail. But sadly obligates security iron..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignok Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 (edited) 20 hours ago, SportRider said: Why are the rails on Thai balconies so low? Pretty much every one I see the rail is well below my hip centre of gravity - so easy to tip over if unsteady on your feet for any reason... Thais are short Edited December 9, 2023 by bignok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GammaGlobulin Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 Who did he land on, that he did not suffer worse injuries? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunLA Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 3 hours ago, GammaGlobulin said: Who did he land on, that he did not suffer worse injuries? That would suck ... told about the dangers of 2nd hand smoking ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 14 minutes ago, KhunLA said: That would suck ... told about the dangers of 2nd hand smoking ... Yes, stretching out to reach the joint off a neighbour! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balo Posted December 26, 2023 Share Posted December 26, 2023 This accident is not caused by tobacco smoking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted December 26, 2023 Share Posted December 26, 2023 Smoking can be dangerous to your health! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Daley Posted December 26, 2023 Share Posted December 26, 2023 He tried it 6 times in his bungalow before moving on to the condo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northstar1 Posted December 26, 2023 Share Posted December 26, 2023 It only happens in Thailand, never in other Asian countries! the high flyers club I believe! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northstar1 Posted December 26, 2023 Share Posted December 26, 2023 On 12/7/2023 at 9:52 PM, Scouse123 said: I do, Too many mishaps from higher floors. Also, it negates the need for a 3-foot balcony rail. It negates the need for people jumping. 3 foot rail will do nothing, they will get over that easily to do a Swamy! can’t stop someone from committing suicide! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harsh Jones Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 On 12/6/2023 at 10:25 PM, daveAustin said: Easy to go over these 3 foot tall balconies at the best of times, but add weed (and possibly a night on the lash) into the mix…! Here comes the tired claim of the allegedly low rails in Thailand that don't actually exist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harsh Jones Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 On 12/7/2023 at 6:29 PM, brianthainess said: Thai Balcony rails are built for midgets not Falangs, should be part of the safety demonstration on all flights entering Thailand. Myth. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harsh Jones Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 On 12/7/2023 at 10:41 PM, SportRider said: Why are the rails on Thai balconies so low? Pretty much every one I see the rail is well below my hip centre of gravity - so easy to tip over if unsteady on your feet for any reason... You're FOS Thai rails are within an international standard and not below your hip. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoguy21 Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 Some countries have hurricane season such as the USA, Thailand has falling from balcony season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 1 hour ago, Harsh Jones said: Here comes the tired claim of the allegedly low rails in Thailand that don't actually exist. I was in a place the other day that had a staircase without a rail at the top.... you could have stepped off the floor straight into a 5-8 foot drop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunLA Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 (edited) 21 minutes ago, jacko45k said: I was in a place the other day that had a staircase without a rail at the top.... you could have stepped off the floor straight into a 5-8 foot drop. Last house built, no hand rail on stairway going up to 2nd floor 'open area'. Builder ask 'you no want railing' and I just answered 'do I look that stupid' Present house, no railing along front porch steps or back veranda steps. Or railing to prevent falling off back veranda. I don't know how people fall over railings. Especially since they are 90cm here/TH. Does seem to be a Brit thing, as I Google, "fall from balcony on holiday", and seem to be dominated by warnings to Brits on holiday. Edited January 2 by KhunLA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pomchop Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 On 12/7/2023 at 11:44 AM, Celsius said: The title is missing a final word.... Pot Blame it on pot? Maybe but my guess is that alcohol was the more likely substance at 5 am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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