Report Drama at Wat Pho: General Prawit’s Stairfall Sparks Concern

[webfact]

Picture courtesy of Khaosod (Thai edition)

 

A video has emerged showing the moment General Prawit Wongsuwan, leader of the Palang Pracharath Party, slipped and fell on the stairs at Wat Pho, Bangkok.

 

This incident occurred after he attended a royal prayer ceremony on 19th May. The scene stirred a commotion among onlookers as security personnel rushed to his aid.

 

Contrary to initial reports of General Prawit sustaining injuries and needing hospitalisation, Police Lieutenant General Piya Tawichai, spokesperson for the Palang Pracharath Party, clarified that the general merely lost his footing slightly and was not harmed.

 

He assured the public that General Prawit remains in good health and continues his duties as usual.

 

Footage shows General Prawit descending the stairs, assisted by his team, before the slip occurs. Despite the fall, his aides quickly intervened to help him up, ensuring his safety.

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Khaosod Thai edition 2025-05-21

 

 

[Mavideol]

why the heck is he still around, what is his purpose besides sleeping or is he looking for a NEW gold watch

[KhunBENQ]

6 minutes ago, webfact said:

He assured the public that General Prawit remains in good health

who would doubt that

[bamnutsak]

That heavy-duty timepiece threw off his balance.

[JoePai]

Well beyond sell by date

[bendejo]

It was the weight of that damned watch that threw him off balance.

 

[tomazbodner]

Is his borrowed Rolex OK?

[ikke1959]

He is probably in good health but the old man should stay at home, instead of showing up everywhere to fill his pockets.. He has more than enough money and should be retired and out out of the news and sight...  

[connda]

1 hour ago, bendejo said:

It was the weight of that damned watch that threw him off balance.

 

The diamond pinky-ring was probably the straw that broke the general's camel's back.

[puck2]

Walking without shoes in temples etc. seems to be the problem - and the stockings. A general Thai culture problem.

[Magictoad]

10 minutes ago, puck2 said:

Walking without shoes in temples etc. seems to be the problem - and the stockings. A general Thai culture problem.

Is it culture or cultural? You have 4 nouns in a row; albeit using one as an adjective.

[BayArea]

wearing socks in the temples can be tricky. but the guy assisting him didn't him any favors by not gaining better control down the stairs. 

[Pouatchee]

is he doing a Biden?