Communication Cable Technician Severely Injured in High-Voltage Incident in Pattaya

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A communication cable technician is in critical condition after suffering a severe electric shock and falling from a utility pole in Pattaya on the evening of 7 April

Emergency services were alerted to the incident at approximately 19:35 following reports of a electrical power line incident off Phratamnak Road, near Soi 2 in Pattaya, Chonburi province. Rescue teams from the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation, along with Pattaya City special operations officials, rushed to the scene.

Upon arrival, they found a man believed to be about 30 old lying on the ground, seriously injured. His body showed extensive burn marks and his clothing was torn and scorched. He was given emergency first aid before being urgently transported to a nearby hospital.

Flames were also seen burning at the top of the utility pole where the incident occurred. Firefighters were forced to close the road temporarily while they extinguished the blaze and ensure the area was safe.

Mr Tanongsak Siphienkaew, 29, a co-worker of the injured man, explained that they had gone together to carry out repairs on a communication line. He said the victim had climbed up the utility pole using a ladder when, moments later, there was a loud electrical spark followed by an explosion. His colleague was thrown from the pole and hit the ground with force.

“I didn’t see exactly what happened at first,” said Mr Tanongsak. “There was a loud bang, and then I saw him fall. I immediately called for help.”

Authorities are continuing to investigate the incident, which has once again raised concerns about safety standards and protocols for those working on or near live electrical infrastructure.

-- 2025-04-08