BEM takes legal action against escalator stunt at Bangkok metro

[webfact]

Bangkok Expressway and Metro (BEM) has taken legal action against an individual for his alleged reckless behaviour, as captured in a viral video showing him sliding down an escalator handrail at a metro station in Bangkok.

 

A Facebook user known as Nut Freerunning posted the video on October 22, tagging it with “Slider+MRT+freerunning.” The footage depicted the man running through a crowd of commuters at exit No. 1 of Wat Mangkon station on the Blue Line, operated by BEM.

 

He then leapt onto the gap between the escalators and slid down to the ground. Security cameras at the station recorded the incident at 1.43pm.

 

The video quickly garnered numerous comments from netizens condemning the behaviour and urging relevant authorities to take action. Some users also suggested that the video be removed. Initially, the individual declined these requests, responding with, “Thank you” and “I didn’t get caught.”

But at last, BEM announced yesterday, October 25, that the man had been charged with inappropriate behaviour that could endanger public safety.

 

The mass transit operator stated that security at stations would be enhanced by installing barriers between escalators to prevent similar stunts. Additionally, BEM mentioned that its security personnel would be instructed to closely monitor activities at stations to ensure the safety of all passengers. The company reiterated the importance of adhering to the rules, reported Bangkok Post.

 

The video has now been deleted from the individual’s Facebook page.

 

In similar news, a Thai man, reportedly intoxicated, fell down the escalator at Phahon Yothin MRT station, only to berate rescue personnel who came to his aid, claiming to be a high-profile journalist.

 

by Mitch Connor
Screenshot courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Source: The Thaiger 

-- 2024-10-28

 

 

[Woke to Sounds of Horking]

Hit that LIKE button folks... Anything for clicks.

 

Throw the book at 'im!

[it is what it is]

had been charged with inappropriate behaviour that could endanger public safety.

 

throw the book at him, as opposed to people who ride/drive the wrong way on public roads, or ride motorcycles on pavements.

 

[hotchilli]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

Initially, the individual declined these requests, responding with, “Thank you” and “I didn’t get caught.”

Yet...

[Peterphuket]

In many countries they know for years that obstacles must be placed there, but here they want to reinvent the wheel again?

[john donson]

where is the video?

[kingstonkid]

Usually, they have those buttons in the middle to stop this but hey TIT

[Wiggy]

7 hours ago, Peterphuket said:

In many countries they know for years that obstacles must be placed there, but here they want to reinvent the wheel again?

Yes, if he tried that on the Tube in London he’d now be female.