Electric Shock Scare Puts Thai League Safety in Spotlight

[snoop1130]

Picture courtesy of Voetbalprimeur

 

Suphanburi FC striker Uker van Lingen had an electrifying experience that was far from expected. During a routine post-match interview, he was shocked—literally—when a live voltage turned his momentous performance into a safety scare.

 

Van Lingen had just been named man of the match after helping his team secure a 3-0 victory over Pattaya United in the Thai League 2. But as he began his post-game interview on February 15, accepting a microphone caused a sudden electric shock, knocking him to the ground. Fortunately, despite the dramatic fall, he only sustained a sore right shoulder.

 

The incident unfolded in front of fans and left everyone holding their breath. Van Lingen was quickly attended to and taken to Bangkok Pattaya Hospital for checks. After moving from intensive care to a regular room, X-rays confirmed he had no fractures, much to the relief of supporters.

 

"Madam Pang," the proactive President of the Football Association of Thailand, immediately addressed the shocking event. To ensure such accidents are not repeated, she has ordered stringent safety inspections across all venues.

 

 

Pairit Tanpairee, Head of Competition Control, personally visited van Lingen to relay the league's concerns and ensure his well-being. Fortunately, the star is expected to make a full recovery, with his sore shoulder being the only lingering issue.

 

Madam Pang is resolved to fortify safety measures. She stressed, "No harm should come to our athletes, fans, or anyone involved in professional football."

 

This incident has sparked a vital conversation about enhancing safety protocols to protect the game's treasured players and fans, reported The Thaiger.

 

-- 2025-02-17

 

 

[hotchilli]

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

"Madam Pang," the proactive President of the Football Association of Thailand, immediately addressed the shocking event. To ensure such accidents are not repeated, she has ordered stringent safety inspections across all venues.

Don't say it's true...

[PETERTHEEATER]

4 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Don't say it's true...

Amend the word 'proactive' to 'reactive' and I'm a believer. 

[MikeandDow]

Another Thai knee jerk reaction

[AverageAussie]

Nothing will change until RCDs are mandatory everywhere. That's the only action that's 'proactive'.

[MikeandDow]

27 minutes ago, AverageAussie said:

Nothing will change until RCDs are mandatory everywhere. That's the only action that's 'proactive'.

Never happen !! the whole Thai electrical system is not safe