SRT Urges Passengers to Follow Safety Regulations After Dangerous Incident

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture from social media clip.

13 August, The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) issued a press release and a stern warning to all passengers to strictly adhere to railway safety regulations, particularly the prohibition against leaning out of or hanging from trains. This comes after a dangerous incident was widely circulated on social media, showing a passenger creating dangerous content by standing on the train's steps and leaning out, resulting in head injury after striking a pole.

 

Mr. Ekrach Sriarayanpong, Head of the Governor’s Office at the State Railway of Thailand, confirmed that the incident which occurred on August 5, at approximately 15:15. The incident took place on Local Train No. 452 traveling from Sungai Kolok to Nakhon Si Thammarat as it was departing from Phatthalung Station. The passenger, a 19-year-old was attempting to film content while hanging onto the train's steps and leaning out of the moving train. Their head struck a pole, causing them to fall onto the platform. The passenger sustained minor injuries to their fingers and complained of a headache. They were immediately transported to Phatthalung Hospital, where medical examinations and a brain scan revealed a swollen bump on their head, but no internal damage. The patient was discharged after treatment.

 

Although the train was moving at a low speed when the incident occurred, given that it had just departed the station, the SRT emphasised that such actions are reckless and extremely inappropriate. These behaviors could lead to severe accidents, potentially resulting in permanent injury or death. The SRT strongly advises all passengers against engaging in such dangerous behavior.

 

In response to this incident, the SRT has instructed train staff to increase the frequency of safety checks and to provide passengers with clear safety guidance. If any passengers are found engaging in risky behavior, they will be immediately warned, and non-compliant individuals may be asked to disembark from the train.

 

The SRT has also called on all train passengers to comply with the following safety regulations:

 

1. Do not ride in the joints or on the steps of the train cars.

2. Do not board or alight while the train is moving; wait until it has come to a complete stop.

3. Do not extend your arms, legs, or head out of the train.

4. Do not climb on or sit on the train's window sills or doors.

 

The SRT remains committed to prioritising passenger safety by continually improving service standards and ensuring the highest levels of safety. Passengers can travel with peace of mind, knowing that their well-being is a top priority throughout their journey.

 

Video of the incident below.

 

-- 2024-08-14

 

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[Gottfrid]

Darwin hands out the gold medal!

[steven100]

what an idiot .........  

 

so do they have to explain to Thais that it's dangerous to do dangerous things on trains   ?

 

it's like telling a kid if you touch the BBQ fire you'll get burnt.   

 

the mind boggles ....    !

[JoePai]

555 let's hope it knocked some sense into that empty head

[edwinchester]

"....and a brain scan revealed a swollen bump on their head, but no internal damage."

Content creator my hairy farang ass...idiot of the highest degree.

No brain equals no internal damage.

[Gottfrid]

1 hour ago, edwinchester said:

"....and a brain scan revealed a swollen bump on their head, but no internal damage."

Content creator my hairy farang ass...idiot of the highest degree.

No brain equals no internal damage.

 

I reality, as the person is alive and able to move, the person must be equipped with a brain. It´s might not have the highest of IQ´s, though. What the content creator is pointing on, is by my understanding the possible bleedings or bruising on fairly new and unused organs. 😉 

[edwinchester]

37 minutes ago, Gottfrid said:

I reality, as the person is alive and able to move, the person must be equipped with a brain. It´s might not have the highest of IQ´s, though. What the content creator is pointing on, is by my understanding the possible bleedings or bruising on fairly new and unused organs. 😉 

Content creator = organ donor?

[Zack61]

It’s what makes those long train trips interesting 

[hotchilli]

8 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

The passenger, a 19-year-old was attempting to film content while hanging onto the train's steps and leaning out of the moving train. Their head struck a pole, causing them to fall onto the platform. The passenger sustained minor injuries to their fingers and complained of a headache. They were immediately transported to Phatthalung Hospital, where medical examinations and a brain scan revealed a swollen bump on their head, but no internal damage. The patient was discharged after treatment.

But no brain found... 

[hotchilli]

8 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

 

Picture from social media clip.

13 August, The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) issued a press release and a stern warning to all passengers to strictly adhere to railway safety regulations, particularly the prohibition against leaning out of or hanging from trains. This comes after a dangerous incident was widely circulated on social media, showing a passenger creating dangerous content by standing on the train's steps and leaning out, resulting in head injury after striking a pole.

 

Mr. Ekrach Sriarayanpong, Head of the Governor’s Office at the State Railway of Thailand, confirmed that the incident which occurred on August 5, at approximately 15:15. The incident took place on Local Train No. 452 traveling from Sungai Kolok to Nakhon Si Thammarat as it was departing from Phatthalung Station. The passenger, a 19-year-old was attempting to film content while hanging onto the train's steps and leaning out of the moving train. Their head struck a pole, causing them to fall onto the platform. The passenger sustained minor injuries to their fingers and complained of a headache. They were immediately transported to Phatthalung Hospital, where medical examinations and a brain scan revealed a swollen bump on their head, but no internal damage. The patient was discharged after treatment.

 

Although the train was moving at a low speed when the incident occurred, given that it had just departed the station, the SRT emphasised that such actions are reckless and extremely inappropriate. These behaviors could lead to severe accidents, potentially resulting in permanent injury or death. The SRT strongly advises all passengers against engaging in such dangerous behavior.

 

In response to this incident, the SRT has instructed train staff to increase the frequency of safety checks and to provide passengers with clear safety guidance. If any passengers are found engaging in risky behavior, they will be immediately warned, and non-compliant individuals may be asked to disembark from the train.

 

The SRT has also called on all train passengers to comply with the following safety regulations:

 

1. Do not ride in the joints or on the steps of the train cars.

2. Do not board or alight while the train is moving; wait until it has come to a complete stop.

3. Do not extend your arms, legs, or head out of the train.

4. Do not climb on or sit on the train's window sills or doors.

 

The SRT remains committed to prioritising passenger safety by continually improving service standards and ensuring the highest levels of safety. Passengers can travel with peace of mind, knowing that their well-being is a top priority throughout their journey.

 

Video of the incident below.

 

-- 2024-08-14

 

- Cigna offers a variety of health insurance plans designed to meet the minimum requirement for medical treatment coverage, with benefits reaching up to THB 3 million. These plans are tailored to provide comprehensive healthcare solutions for expatriates, ensuring peace of mind and access to quality medical services. To explore the full range of Cigna's expat health insurance options and find a plan that suits your needs, click here for more information.

 

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I sniggered, is that wrong?

[MrMo]

If SRT wishes to protect it's passengers from such incidents, perhaps a system requiring closed doors on trains in motion should be a high priority.

[khunjeff]

You operate a railroad with doors that stay open all the time and personnel whose main focus is looking impressive in their uniforms, so clearly the problem is the passengers 🙄

[Confuscious]

There are so many "Content creators" who were left badly injured or died because they wanted to record a dangerous content.
Just for the number of followers.
This generation is doomed to get extinct with their Social Media and their phones.

[tomazbodner]

25 minutes ago, khunjeff said:

You operate a railroad with doors that stay open all the time and personnel whose main focus is looking impressive in their uniforms, so clearly the problem is the passengers 🙄

Right, they are the Worst on the Planet, nobody else could do something like that... Oh wait...

 

[tomazbodner]

6 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

Darwin hands out the gold medal!

Bronze. She's still alive.

[Photoguy21]

5 hours ago, edwinchester said:

"....and a brain scan revealed a swollen bump on their head, but no internal damage."

Content creator my hairy farang ass...idiot of the highest degree.

No brain equals no internal damage.

 

Missed the brain by a couple of feet

[Graham8888]

6 hours ago, steven100 said:

what an idiot .........  

 

so do they have to explain to Thais that it's dangerous to do dangerous things on trains   ?

 

it's like telling a kid if you touch the BBQ fire you'll get burnt.   

 

the mind boggles ....    !

Yes whereas in uk and Europe bottles of bleach etc have DO NOT DRINK written on them … same same but different 

[chuang]

Another Moron..

[mancub]

The sooner they get those Chinese high=speed jobbies, the better !

Or not !

[SAFETY FIRST]

9 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

medical examinations and a brain scan revealed a swollen bump on their head, but no internal damage. The patient was discharged after treatment.

Omg, that's one head, made of iron. 

Looking at the video I thought she was dead. 

How did she not die? 

 

She's been given a helmet exemption when riding her Honda Scoop. 

 

[PETERTHEEATER]

1 hour ago, tomazbodner said:

Right, they are the Worst on the Planet, nobody else could do something like that... Oh wait...

 

(Loud shout) "Tunnel ahead....!"

[sanabavy IV]

my reaction: no amulet!😤

[trainman34014]

7 hours ago, JoePai said:

555 let's hope it knocked some sense into that empty head

Unlikely; as the majority seem to have heads like Crows Nests....all S++t and Sticks !

[scorecard]

8 hours ago, steven100 said:

what an idiot .........  

 

so do they have to explain to Thais that it's dangerous to do dangerous things on trains   ?

 

it's like telling a kid if you touch the BBQ fire you'll get burnt.   

 

the mind boggles ....    !

When I was a kid we often travelled by steam train (many carriages, always pretty full) to Adelaide, about 8 hr trip.

 

The speed was 'very slow" and in some patches teenagers (and others) jumped down and ran a few hundred metres then jumped on board again. In fact they ran faster than the train / carriages were proceeding. 

 

Always several ticket collectors on board who were watching for potential accident spots, and a few times the 'runners' did hit posts etc. 

 

On one occasion a teenage boy suddenly appeared in our carriage sector with blood coming out of his head. The boy's mother was horrified any to explain that as he was getting ready to jump back onto the carriage stairs he had hit an upright pole and some fittings on the pole hit his head.

 

He was 'running' with 2 buddies who managed to get him onto the carriage steps quickly then passengers on the train got him to his carriage section. 

[Reddavy]

11 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

 

Picture from social media clip.

13 August, The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) issued a press release and a stern warning to all passengers to strictly adhere to railway safety regulations, particularly the prohibition against leaning out of or hanging from trains. This comes after a dangerous incident was widely circulated on social media, showing a passenger creating dangerous content by standing on the train's steps and leaning out, resulting in head injury after striking a pole.

 

Mr. Ekrach Sriarayanpong, Head of the Governor’s Office at the State Railway of Thailand, confirmed that the incident which occurred on August 5, at approximately 15:15. The incident took place on Local Train No. 452 traveling from Sungai Kolok to Nakhon Si Thammarat as it was departing from Phatthalung Station. The passenger, a 19-year-old was attempting to film content while hanging onto the train's steps and leaning out of the moving train. Their head struck a pole, causing them to fall onto the platform. The passenger sustained minor injuries to their fingers and complained of a headache. They were immediately transported to Phatthalung Hospital, where medical examinations and a brain scan revealed a swollen bump on their head, but no internal damage. The patient was discharged after treatment.

 

Although the train was moving at a low speed when the incident occurred, given that it had just departed the station, the SRT emphasised that such actions are reckless and extremely inappropriate. These behaviors could lead to severe accidents, potentially resulting in permanent injury or death. The SRT strongly advises all passengers against engaging in such dangerous behavior.

 

In response to this incident, the SRT has instructed train staff to increase the frequency of safety checks and to provide passengers with clear safety guidance. If any passengers are found engaging in risky behavior, they will be immediately warned, and non-compliant individuals may be asked to disembark from the train.

 

The SRT has also called on all train passengers to comply with the following safety regulations:

 

1. Do not ride in the joints or on the steps of the train cars.

2. Do not board or alight while the train is moving; wait until it has come to a complete stop.

3. Do not extend your arms, legs, or head out of the train.

4. Do not climb on or sit on the train's window sills or doors.

 

The SRT remains committed to prioritising passenger safety by continually improving service standards and ensuring the highest levels of safety. Passengers can travel with peace of mind, knowing that their well-being is a top priority throughout their journey.

 

Video of the incident below.

 

-- 2024-08-14

 

- Cigna offers a variety of health insurance plans designed to meet the minimum requirement for medical treatment coverage, with benefits reaching up to THB 3 million. These plans are tailored to provide comprehensive healthcare solutions for expatriates, ensuring peace of mind and access to quality medical services. To explore the full range of Cigna's expat health insurance options and find a plan that suits your needs, click here for more information.

 

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As the Thais say Som num na 🤷🏼

[Aussie999]

8 hours ago, steven100 said:

what an idiot .........  

 

so do they have to explain to Thais that it's dangerous to do dangerous things on trains   ?

 

it's like telling a kid if you touch the BBQ fire you'll get burnt.   

 

the mind boggles ....    !

Yes they do need to have danger explained. Thais are not taught to recognise danger, or adhere to rules/laws. They learn from what they experience, even then, many still do not learn.

[Presnock]

2 hours ago, tomazbodner said:

Right, they are the Worst on the Planet, nobody else could do something like that... Oh wait...

 

But these guys are on their way to freedom right?  

[Peterphuket]

2 hours ago, tomazbodner said:

Right, they are the Worst on the Planet, nobody else could do something like that... Oh wait...

 

You could wait for that

[kingstonkid]

9 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

Darwin hands out the gold medal!

Naw that's a bronze.  Surely someone will top it

[nakhonandy]

Typical of the Internet age. Idiots.

 

I will get my content if it kills me.

 

Unfortunately a lot of the trains are old and it is possible to open doors and windows. Until that is corrected other idiots will do this with possibly worse results.