Safety Concerns Surge in Pattaya as Low-Hanging Signs Pose Threat to Tourists

[webfact]

 

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

 

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Picture: Siam Rath

Picture: Siam Rath

[jacko45k]

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"?

[stoner]

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. 

[Gsxrnz]

Maybe it's just me but I tend to look where I'm walking, and therefore avoid walking into static objects.

[jacko45k]

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. 

[edwinchester]

Raise the sign or lower the sidewalk..... decisions decisions.

[Gottfrid]

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.

[BigStar]

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.

[mikebell]

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.

[stoner]

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.

[ikke1959]

Only signs??, how about sunscreens, electric wires???

[BigStar]

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

 

 

[wensiensheng]

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.

[JMonroe]

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.

[pelagicpete]

Low hanging wires also

[eddie61]

There is some exceptionally good pointing here….

[Classic Ray]

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. 

[DjSilver]

As always, and what we all have knows for years, is that Thais doesn't care about traffic laws/rules.

[smew]

BiB promptly assessed that it was not the sign issue but tourists attempting suicides. Case solved l.

[klauskunkel]

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

[John Drake]

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."

[John Drake]

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.

[Trippy]

Common problem, those signs just jump off the post and hit people all day long, 555

[hotchilli]

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.

[brianthainess]

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. 

[hkt83100]

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.

[Modern Coding]

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!

[fittobethaied]

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!!!!!!

[Modern Coding]

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!

[Gandtee]

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.