Frenchman Burnt Into Flames At Don Muang Airport

[george]

Suitcase burts into flames at airport

BANGKOK: -- A French passenger was burned last night when lacquer wax he was carrying in his suitcase caught fire at Don Muang airport before he boarded a THAI flight to Paris.

Stethane Rolland, 40, who was accompanied by his wife Sylvie, was checking in for flight TG930 leaving at midnight, officials said.

Security officers asked him to open his bag when the can of lacquer wax was detected in the X-ray machine. As Mr Rolland opened the bag it burst into flames, burning his left hand and right leg.

Officials believe a spark might have been generated when the bag was opened and it ignited the inflamable material.

Fire extinguishers were used to put out the fire and the passenger was given first aid. The couple then flew out.

--Bangkok Post 2005-06-21

[deepdiver]

Suitcase burts into flames at airport

BANGKOK: -- A French passenger was burned last night when lacquer wax he was carrying in his suitcase caught fire at Don Muang airport before he boarded a THAI flight to Paris.

Stethane Rolland, 40, who was accompanied by his wife Sylvie, was checking in for flight TG930 leaving at midnight, officials said.

Security officers asked him to open his bag when the can of lacquer wax was detected in the X-ray machine. As Mr Rolland opened the bag it burst into flames, burning his left hand and right leg.

Officials believe a spark might have been generated when the bag was opened and it ignited the inflamable material.

Fire extinguishers were used to put out the fire and the passenger was given first aid. The couple then flew out.

--Bangkok Post 2005-06-21

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pretty hot flight !!! why he didn't fly with Phuket air....sounds like a perfect story to boost Phuket air's ticket sails

[Sphere]

...open his bag when the can of lacquer wax was detected in the X-ray machine...

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The couple then flew out.

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Isn't it a crime to pack inflammable materials in your luggage carried onboard an aircraft?

[Totster]

...open his bag when the can of lacquer wax was detected in the X-ray machine...

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The couple then flew out.

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Isn't it a crime to pack inflammable materials in your luggage carried onboard an aircraft?

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Looks like he punished himself...

totster

[penelope]

French fries at Burger King on the mezzanine level are a lot less painful.

[ernies01]

Does this make him french toast?

[Totster]

Does this make him french toast?

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totster

[ray23]

Does this make him french toast?

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He may not have been lucky, but there were a lot of people who were going to be on that plane with him that may have avoided injury because a Thia did his job. So Cudos to the baggage inspectors.

[eljeque]

Flammable question: Yes, he is not allowed to have wax on the plane.

I guess he was inflamed whent hey asked him to open the suitcase.

[the_webninja]

The First thought I had was Whoa!

The Second thought I had was, WHY in the ###### would anyone want to Pack that kind of shit in their Suit Case in the first place? Planning a cheap little Buzz for Later or What?

[meadish_sweetball]

As long as this burning topic doesn't turn into a flamefest we mods are quite happy with it.

[Totster]

As long as this burning topic doesn't turn into a flamefest we mods are quite happy with it.

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totster

[Dragonman]

Talking of barbecued frogs. Haven't had any since I was last in Nong Khai. Aloy!

[No beleeeeve!]

This has to be a joke.

[Golf]

Well, that is different from the Thai news, though. It said the security lady told the Frenchman not to carry those wax canisters. He didn't understand her so she opened the lid, pour some wax on the X-ray machine surface, and set fire to demonstrate the effect!

Golf

[Darkling]

Well, that is different from the Thai news, though.  It said the security lady told the Frenchman not to carry those wax canisters.  He didn't understand her so she opened the lid, pour some wax on the X-ray machine surface, and set fire to demonstrate the effect! 

Golf

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Now, that does sound more feasable.

[wcr]

The First thought I had was Whoa!

The Second thought I had was, WHY in the ###### would anyone want to Pack that kind of shit in their Suit Case in the first place? Planning a cheap little Buzz for Later or What?

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What do you expect? He is FRENCH

[patricktan]

What will happen if no one detected and it happen during the fright?

[ray23]

What will happen if no one detected and it happen during the fright?

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Well lets see highly oxiginated invornment along with tons of flammable material, there are reasons why shipping on aircraft is tightly controled. Even the military has fuel tanks purged and cleaned prior to transport by air. A very dangerous thing to do.

[Boatabike]

Does this make him french toast?

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totster

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As long as this burning topic doesn't turn into a flamefest we mods are quite happy with it.

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totster

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Ahh so this is the way to get high post counts..? Now i know the secret lol

My pennys worth on the Flaming french cannot be printed due to PC.

[francois]

Well, that is different from the Thai news, though.  It said the security lady told the Frenchman not to carry those wax canisters.  He didn't understand her so she opened the lid, pour some wax on the X-ray machine surface, and set fire to demonstrate the effect! 

Golf

hi'

sounds more like reality than an opened can that ignit fire by itself ...

sorry ... forgot the brit point of view

what if it would have happened to an Irish guy?

francois

[tommytriggs]

Suitcase burts into flames at airport

BANGKOK: -- A French passenger was burned last night when lacquer wax he was carrying in his suitcase caught fire at Don Muang airport before he boarded a THAI flight to Paris.

Stethane Rolland, 40, who was accompanied by his wife Sylvie, was checking in for flight TG930 leaving at midnight, officials said.

Security officers asked him to open his bag when the can of lacquer wax was detected in the X-ray machine. As Mr Rolland opened the bag it burst into flames, burning his left hand and right leg.

Officials believe a spark might have been generated when the bag was opened and it ignited the inflamable material.

Fire extinguishers were used to put out the fire and the passenger was given first aid. The couple then flew out.

--Bangkok Post 2005-06-21

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will he be arrest? its illigal possessing fire arms.......lololololololol

[Axel]

hi'

sounds more like reality than an opened can that ignit fire by itself ...

sorry ... forgot the brit point of view

what if it would have happened to an Irish guy?

francois

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Irish coffee perhaps?

[frankthetank]

Suitcase burts into flames at airport

Security officers asked him to open his bag when the can of lacquer wax was detected in the X-ray machine. As Mr Rolland opened the bag it burst into flames, burning his left hand and right leg.

Officials believe a spark might have been generated when the bag was opened and it ignited the inflamable material.

--Bangkok Post 2005-06-21

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spark come from a mobile phone the Thai security officer was using?

[mrbojangles]

Golf

what if it would have happened to an Irish guy? :D

francois

Nothing really, we're used to the Irish doing things like that

In fact it could have been an Irish Electrician that caused the spark in the first place

Mr BoJ

[mrbojangles]

Does this make him french toast?

Q: What's the difference between Frenchmen and Toast?

A: You can make Soldiers out of Toast !

Mr BoJ

[Thetyim]

And now for the real story.

Aerosol can goes POP in the airport.

8 frenchmen surrender

[Tornado]

For Sale: French rifle - never been fired and only dropped once.

I am on fire today

[Kerryd]

Does this make him french toast?

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I think the current (PC) term is "Freedom Toast"

 

Q: What's the difference between Frenchmen and Toast?

A: You can make Soldiers out of Toast ! 

Mr BoJ

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Reminds me of a picture I saw of a magazine cover:

"Soldier of Surrender" - Official Magazine of the French Army

Or that Simpon's episode, where Groundskeeper Willy (the Scotsman) had to teach French because of a teachers strike:

"Bonjooouuur you cheese-eating surrender monkeys" (imagine it with a heavy Scot's accent)

[Nomad97]

Sounds like a typical case of 'hoisted by ones own's petard'