Swiss man accidentally falls from 3rd floor of Pattaya condo while smoking

[SportRider]

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...

[spidermike007]

If there weren't enough  good reasons already, another good reason to quit smoking. 

[jacko45k]

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.....

[bignok]

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

[GammaGlobulin]

Who did he land on, that he did not suffer worse injuries?

 

[KhunLA]

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 ... 

[jacko45k]

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!

[balo]

This accident is not caused by tobacco smoking. 
 

[connda]

Smoking can be dangerous to your health!

[Chris Daley]

He tried it 6 times in his bungalow before moving on to the condo.

[Northstar1]

It only happens in Thailand, never in other Asian countries!

the high flyers club I believe!

[Northstar1]

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!

[Harsh Jones]

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. 

[Harsh Jones]

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.

[Harsh Jones]

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. 

[Photoguy21]

Some countries have hurricane season such as the USA, Thailand has falling from balcony season.

[jacko45k]

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. 

[KhunLA]

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

[pomchop]

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.