Popular Post webfact Posted January 11 Popular Post Share Posted January 11 On January 11, 2024, news broke of an incident in which more than 10 foreign tourists were injured while walking in Pattaya due to a collision with a low-hanging warning sign. The incident took place at the pedestrian crossing near Malaay Curve, Chom Thien, Nongprue, Bang Lamung, Chonburi. Concerned citizens reported the issue, prompting authorities to swiftly respond to the scene and provide assistance, reported Siam Rath. Picture: Siam Rath Among the injured was Ms. Patthanapa Maneemat, a 56-year-old restaurant owner located near the problematic sign. She recounted that two days ago, Japanese tourists collided with the low-hanging sign, which is only 160 centimeters high, while jogging. The impact resulted in severe head injuries for the tourists, with one requiring seven stitches. Notably, at least 10 other tourists have suffered similar head injuries in recent incidents involving collisions with the same low-hanging sign. The sign's height, suitable for individuals below 160 centimeters, poses a significant risk to taller pedestrians. Witnesses are urging relevant authorities to take immediate action, either by adjusting the sign's height or relocating it to prevent further accidents in the area. Top Picture: Siam Rath -- ASEAN NOW 2024-01-12 - 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 Picture: Siam Rath Picture: Siam Rath 1 2 2 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jacko45k Posted January 11 Popular Post Share Posted January 11 (edited) 2 hours ago, webfact said: On January 11, 2024, news broke of an incident in which more than 10 foreign tourists were injured while walking in Pattaya due to a collision with a low-hanging warning sign. Did they happen to say "Beware of Low Hanging Signs"? Edited January 11 by jacko45k 3 1 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post stoner Posted January 12 Popular Post Share Posted January 12 how about that random wire in the back just sticking out of no where ? or the derelict sidewalks ? the hazardous roads ? na it'll be fine. and what would a thai story be without the point. 4 1 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gsxrnz Posted January 12 Popular Post Share Posted January 12 Maybe it's just me but I tend to look where I'm walking, and therefore avoid walking into static objects. 4 9 7 3 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jacko45k Posted January 12 Popular Post Share Posted January 12 11 minutes ago, Gsxrnz said: Maybe it's just me but I tend to look where I'm walking, and therefore avoid walking into static objects. Having an issue caused by the missing paving stones I tend to be looking down a lot... need eyes like a Chameleon. 6 2 3 1 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post edwinchester Posted January 12 Popular Post Share Posted January 12 Raise the sign or lower the sidewalk..... decisions decisions. 1 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gottfrid Posted January 12 Popular Post Share Posted January 12 This is a no brainer. If the signs are there for Thai people, they can just remove them. None of them follow the instructions, rules or laws connected with them anyway. 1 1 3 13 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStar Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 3 hours ago, stoner said: and what would a thai story be without the point. And what would a forum post be without the obligatory whataboutism? Proves poster awareness, impressive knowledge of the obvious, and moral righteousness. 2 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mikebell Posted January 12 Popular Post Share Posted January 12 3 hours ago, Gsxrnz said: Maybe it's just me but I tend to look where I'm walking, and therefore avoid walking into static objects. Most Pattaya pedestrians are watching for the surface dangers; loose tiles; missing manhole covers; degraded paving. 5 3 2 2 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post stoner Posted January 12 Popular Post Share Posted January 12 36 minutes ago, BigStar said: And what would a forum post be without the obligatory whataboutism? Proves poster awareness, impressive knowledge of the obvious, and moral righteousness. am i wrong ? you seem to want to cover for the obvious with your impressive ignorance. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikke1959 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Only signs??, how about sunscreens, electric wires??? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStar Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 4 minutes ago, stoner said: am i wrong ? you seem to want to cover for the obvious with your impressive ignorance. Merely irrelevant to the topic of that sign, in accordance with the usual whataboutism. Nothing to cover, as it's the first post. If you need more obviousness, here it is in the original: https://siamrath.co.th/n/506347 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wensiensheng Posted January 12 Popular Post Share Posted January 12 5 hours ago, jacko45k said: Did they happen to say "Beware of Low Hanging Signs"? Honestly, whatever next. Soon they will have signs saying “Beware of uneven pavements”. dont people realize it’s a jungle out there? You can’t expect the Thai authorities to create a safe urban environment, thats clearly not their job. 1 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JMonroe Posted January 12 Popular Post Share Posted January 12 This happened to me in Bangkok several years ago. I ended up with a deep cut in my forehead that was bleeding profusely, and I needed to go to an emergency room. Even worse, there were two cops on a motorcycle across the soi who saw the whole thing and laughed and drove away. The next day I went back with a hammer and pounded the metal sign until half of it was destroyed as a bunch of stunned shop owners looked on. 2 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pelagicpete Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Low hanging wires also 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie61 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 There is some exceptionally good pointing here…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Classic Ray Posted January 12 Popular Post Share Posted January 12 For guidance, in UK minimum height for signs on walkways is 2.3m, above cyclists is 2.4m. There is a whole Government manual about ideal positioning if the Thai Govt cares to look. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DjSilver Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 As always, and what we all have knows for years, is that Thais doesn't care about traffic laws/rules. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post smew Posted January 12 Popular Post Share Posted January 12 BiB promptly assessed that it was not the sign issue but tourists attempting suicides. Case solved l. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post klauskunkel Posted January 12 Popular Post Share Posted January 12 8 hours ago, webfact said: urging relevant authorities to take immediate action Relevant authorities may meet in the future to discuss the formation of a committee for fact finding and to provide equal justice for all parties in a transparent manner. One thing's for sure, though: There will be lunch 1 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Drake Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 5 hours ago, Gsxrnz said: Maybe it's just me but I tend to look where I'm walking, and therefore avoid walking into static objects. That's pretty much the standard response I've received in Thailand. My wife always says, "Your fault. Watch where you're going." 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Drake Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 2 hours ago, mikebell said: Most Pattaya pedestrians are watching for the surface dangers; loose tiles; missing manhole covers; degraded paving. Walk slower. Scan farther down stream. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trippy Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Common problem, those signs just jump off the post and hit people all day long, 555 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted January 12 Popular Post Share Posted January 12 6 hours ago, jacko45k said: Did they happen to say "Beware of Low Hanging Signs"? God only knows how you'd get on in Thailand if your visually impaired or even blind... The pavements are a nightmare. 1 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post brianthainess Posted January 12 Popular Post Share Posted January 12 5 hours ago, Gsxrnz said: Maybe it's just me but I tend to look where I'm walking, and therefore avoid walking into static objects. What if you glance at the traffic coming, before using the crossing, while watching out for all sorts of tripping obstacles on the ground. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hkt83100 Posted January 12 Popular Post Share Posted January 12 On the other hand I would like to know why most of the toilet doors are lower than the other doors in the house, normally. To be seen in many restaurants. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modern Coding Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Huh... Or how humanity is turning even more stupid as it already was... OK, low hanging-signs is one part of stupidity: it is indeed very dangerous for blind people, for whom the white pole is in this case of no help. But tourists?? Jogger?? When they were kids, hadn't they been instructed by Mom and Dad to always watch out where they were HEADing to?? I wonder this each time when I am in Bangkok: people, especially big fat Westerners are not even looking in front of them when they walk! Same with Asians with the nose on the smartphone while walking! The same people will later complain and lament, that women are not wearing high heels anymore. Except that they just ignore that because of them, ladies in high heels coming from the opposite directions had to make challenging maneuvers just to avoid them! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fittobethaied Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Typical conversation between the worker and his supervisor......"go install the sign, do as you're told, don't ask any questions, and above all, DO NOT THINK FOR YOURSELF!!!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modern Coding Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 9 minutes ago, John Drake said: That's pretty much the standard response I've received in Thailand. My wife always says, "Your fault. Watch where you're going." Your wife is wise! And she is right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gandtee Posted January 12 Popular Post Share Posted January 12 5 hours ago, Gsxrnz said: Maybe it's just me but I tend to look where I'm walking, and therefore avoid walking into static objects. Smart arse. 3 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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