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

[AverageAussie]

On 2/18/2025 at 3:05 PM, MikeandDow said:

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

 

If you have a home/condo and/or business you certainly have the ability (and responsibility) to make that part of the energy supply network safe. It's not rocket science; properly rated circuit breakers + RCDs + surge protection - and you should sleep a bit better. 

 

Up to the point of entry to the building, I'm inclined to agree with your statement.

 

 

[MikeandDow]

1 minute ago, AverageAussie said:

 

If you have a home/condo and/or business you certainly have the ability (and responsibility) to make that part of the energy supply network safe. It's not rocket science; properly rated circuit breakers + RCDs + surge protection - and you should sleep a bit better. 

 

Up to the point of entry to the building, I'm inclined to agree with your statement.

 

 

That is not the Point !! there is NO enforcement of standards

[AverageAussie]

No enforcement and AFAIK not even any proper standards.

 

However, my point is that the building owner (wherever the interview/ press briefing took place) could have taken the initiative by installing RCDs at the switch box and doing some regular inspection & testing of electrical appliances*. 99.9% chance this incident would never have happened.

 

* my definition of "proactive"

 

 

 

 

[MikeandDow]

25 minutes ago, AverageAussie said:

No enforcement and AFAIK not even any proper standards.

 

However, my point is that the building owner (wherever the interview/ press briefing took place) could have taken the initiative by installing RCDs at the switch box and doing some regular inspection & testing of electrical appliances*. 99.9% chance this incident would never have happened.

 

* my definition of "proactive"

 

 

 

 

Yes agree, Most accidents can be preventive  if Safety protocols and Standard are applied, Thailand has a plethora of standards  but nobody cares no inspections nothing !! who cares if RCDs are installed just more expense  so the accidents will carry on . lives are cheap in Asia

[Puccini]

I seem to remember reading on this forum once that in Thailand, every residential building should have a document from a local government agency certifying that the building is fit, ie ready, for human habitation.

 

Does someone know if this is true and which agency issues the certificate?

[MikeandDow]

5 minutes ago, Puccini said:

I seem to remember reading on this forum once that in Thailand, every residential building should have a document from a local government agency certifying that the building is fit, ie ready, for human habitation.

 

Does someone know if this is true and which agency issues the certificate?

What you are talking about is Aor. 6 but this is only for controlled buildings condominium, commercial building, educational building, etc. not for a home you have built  there is nothing to say your home is built and complys to a standard

[Puccini]

36 minutes ago, MikeandDow said:

What you are talking about is Aor. 6 but this is only for controlled buildings condominium, commercial building, educational building, etc. not for a home you have built  there is nothing to say your home is built and complys to a standard

 

Thank you.

 

Therefore, before buying or renting a condo unit, would it be wise to ask to see the Aor.6 and perhaps even get a copy of it?

 

What is the Thai spelling of Aor?

[MikeandDow]

19 minutes ago, Puccini said:

 

Thank you.

 

Therefore, before buying or renting a condo unit, would it be wise to ask to see the Aor.6 and perhaps even get a copy of it?

 

What is the Thai spelling of Aor?

if you know what you are doing go the the land office if not you need a good lawyer  i left all of this to the wife she was on the ball when we built the house