Sloshed and splashed: Tipsy Thai man makes waves in Pattaya

[snoop1130]

Blurred snap of the drunk Thai man who took a dip while under the influence of alcohol. Picture courtesy of Pattaya Mail

 

By Bob Scott

 

Pattaya officials sounded the alarm yesterday after a booze-soaked escapade by a local Thai man made waves in front of the Amari Hotel.

 

The drunken Thai man, clearly under the influence, took a less-than-graceful plunge into the sea, leaving onlookers in disbelief.

 

Pattaya City municipal officers dashed to the scene, only to find the soggy thrill-seeker showing all the signs of one too many tipples. With safety top of mind, they swiftly urged him to haul himself out of the water, citing the perils of a drunken dip.

 

Officials seized the opportunity to warn both locals and holidaymakers about the hazards of swimming while under the influence of alcohol, underscoring the vital importance of staying sharp and sensible near water, reported Pattaya Mail.

 

Drowning incidents in Pattaya are all too common, with or without the influence of alcohol.

 

Only last month a tragic incident unfolded as police in Pattaya City responded to reports of a drowning at Pattaya Beach, close to Soi Beach Road 3. A 54 year old Russian tourist was discovered face down in the water.

 

 

Despite swift efforts by bystanders and police to administer CPR, the woman, who had been submerged for a significant amount of time, could not be revived.

 

Athit Chinrat, a 43 year old squid fisher, witnessed the distressing scene. He recounted seeing the tourist earlier, enjoying herself in the shallow waters. Upon his return, he found her lifeless in the sea and immediately sought help.

 

In related news, two young children drowned at Laem Son Beach in Prachuap Khiri Khan on January 1. Despite efforts from family and onlookers, the children succumbed to the sea’s strong waves and later died in hospital.

 

Around 7pm yesterday, December 31, police were alerted to the drowning incident at Laem Son Beach, Pak Phraek subdistrict, Bang Saphan Noi district. The beach, stretching about 800 meters, became the scene of a desperate attempt to save an eight year old boy and a nine year old girl.

 

Source: The Thaiger

-- 2025-01-08

 

 

[MikeandDow]

Another candidate for the Darwin award

[KannikaP]

Put the OP into Co-Pilot. This is what I was advised.

 

It seems like there’s a serious need for improved safety measures around water bodies in Pattaya and other areas. The incidents you mentioned underscore the dangers of swimming under the influence and the devastating consequences that can follow.

Drowning incidents, particularly those involving children, are heart-wrenching. It’s vital for everyone to stay vigilant and prioritize safety when near water. Alcohol and swimming don’t mix, as they impair judgment, coordination, and reaction times.

If there's a silver lining here, it's the reminder of the importance of water safety and the need for ongoing public awareness campaigns.

What do you think can be done to enhance water safety in these regions?

 

I suppose it makes sense. Thank you Mr Pilot.

[hotchilli]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Pattaya City municipal officers dashed to the scene, only to find the soggy thrill-seeker showing all the signs of one too many tipples. With safety top of mind, they swiftly urged him to haul himself out of the water, citing the perils of a drunken dip

Just doing the laundry

[jacko45k]

Some complaints of trivial news were made in the recent past, an event of some security man giving some oaf a thump was  the incident in that case. A Thai man taking a dip in the sea in Pattaya seems rather minor. 

[thesetat]

29 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

some security man giving some oaf a thump was  the incident in that case.

If he struck someone, even a thump, it is physical assault. So I disagree with you there as being trivial. 

A drunk man taking a dip in the sea though, unless he is causing problems for others, does not seem to be an issue for the police to come and demand he exit the sea. To use the excuse that others have drowned in the sea before seems ludicrous. People drown in the sea all the time all over the world. It does not mean this man would have. 

The police need to back off and allow people to do what they want as long as it does not break any laws. I am most certain that if it was a foreigner they came to stop, there would have been a possible altercation. 

 

[jacko45k]

1 minute ago, thesetat said:

If he struck someone, even a thump, it is physical assault. So I disagree with you there as being trivial. 

Actually in that case you have got hold of the wrong end of the stick. Someone else posted that incident as being trivial, I thought it newsworthy and replied so. Pattaya being a small town with a limited number of such events... and relevant  to foreigners too. 

[mikebell]

Why does Pattaya Plod police the sea and not the roads?

[jacko45k]

19 minutes ago, mikebell said:

Why does Pattaya Plod police the sea and not the roads?

Oh they do the roads too.... just up from there in front of the station, some policing is going on!

[mikebell]

On 1/9/2025 at 8:24 AM, jacko45k said:

Oh they do the roads too.... just up from there in front of the station, some policing is going on!

I don't blame them for disliking a long commute to work on Thai roads.