webfact Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Drinkers warned of drowning in floodwater BANGKOK, 24 September 2012 (NNT) – Amidst the current flooding, Deputy Minister of Public Health Dr. Surawit Khonsomboon has revealed the danger of being intoxicated while staying in the water, saying the act can lead to death from drowning. According to Dr. Surawit, alcohol consumption results in the expansion of blood vessels, causing the body to lose heat and the body temperature to drop. The occurrence, he explained, will lead to leg cramps, or worse, a body shutdown. Therefore, the Deputy Minister encouraged all consumers of alcoholic beverages in flood-affected areas to refrain from drinking near waterways as they would not be able to help themselves and could drown if they fell into the water. Regarding the flood disaster, medical units have been dispatched to help flood victims in Chachoengsao and Nakhon Nayok provinces, where the runoff is expected to arrive in a few days. In Prachin Buri, the emergency unit has already relocated 30 people with chronic diseases from their heavily-flooded homes in Kabin Buri district to the hospital. Three people, one soldier and two children, were rescued from a strong torrent using ropes in Sa Kaeo province. People are encouraged to call the emergency line 1669 to get help when it is needed. -- NNT 2012-09-24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thai at Heart Posted September 24, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted September 24, 2012 How about, inundated families tell doctor to f*** off, and get government to improve flood protection. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Moruya Posted September 24, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted September 24, 2012 He'd be better employed asking them to not drive if they've been drinking 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bigbamboo Posted September 24, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted September 24, 2012 'The Health Ministry urges drinkers to avoid floodwaters'. Sound advice, although lovers of Thai beer may not notice the difference. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rajab Al Zarahni Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Personally I deplore the overindulgence in alcohol by either children or soldiers ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warfie Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 (edited) Another statement of the bleeding <Snip!> obvious... Edited September 24, 2012 by metisdead : Profanity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moruya Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 What chronic diseases did they contract from their homes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chowny77 Posted September 24, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted September 24, 2012 Dr. Surawit should get a job on Seseme street, Barney or Rainbow for this very enlightening piece of advice!! What an complete example of why Thailand is so backwards!!! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeLing Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Drinkers warned of drowning in floodwater 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post asiawatcher Posted September 24, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted September 24, 2012 Everyone else have already said what needs to be said! I'm going to find a puddle, sit in it and have a beer. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterwhisper Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Sometimes I am really scratching my head over who composes headlines such as this one.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai at Heart Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 More urging from the nation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
culicine Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Drinkers warned of drowning in floodwater And some drinkers dream of drowning in beer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmitch Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 How does a story like this make the press? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyperdimension Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 The doctor should instead recommend abstinence from alcohol as it is one of the most harmful recreational drugs. Here are results of two separate studies to back this up: Drug harms in the UK: a multicriteria decision analysis: Quantifying the RR of harm to self and others from substance misuse: results from a survey of clinical experts across Scotland: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagwan Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Personally I deplore the overindulgence in alcohol by either children or soldiers ! So it's alright for cops, especially those who carry guns when off duty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post looping Posted September 24, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted September 24, 2012 Maybe he could be working on urging floodwaters to avoid drinkers? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagwan Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Everyone else have already said what needs to be said! I'm going to find a puddle, sit in it and have a beer. Do you have display your sanity so blatently? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jonclark Posted September 24, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted September 24, 2012 I love Thailand - In the last two days alone we've had 'water proof plastic' pussy whitening cream and now the dangers of mixing alcohol and floods In my youth I use to dabble in LSD. But nothing i every experienced on those trips comes close to the surreal sense of being separated from reality that comes with living in Thailand. Love it, you couldn't make it up. 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagwan Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 So a fast running stream of water aka a torrent, has learned to use ropes? Proof, as if it were needed, that a large body of dirty water has greater intelligence than a Thai politician. Thailand, the hub of the split infinitives . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 The only time I could get across the road near my home without being killed by cars, trucks, motorcycles and anything else that moves, was when it was flooded and I could just quietly wade through chest deep water. The occasional snake swimming along was more than enough to sober me up and keep me from dallying about in the water for too long. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrysteve Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 MAKE mine a Gin N Tonic (absolute of course) with a lemon twist, but lime will do; make it double. Cheers to the Thai HealthMinistry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draftvader Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Maybe they've got a point. Displacement is real, don't you know!? If they can get a whole demographic to stay out that might just lower the flood levels enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anto909 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 (edited) You couldn't make it up!!! Edited September 24, 2012 by anto909 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post arthurboy Posted September 24, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted September 24, 2012 (edited) I feared the worst when I saw the thread headline. My heart, my head said no, no and thrice no - don't open and read it. But sadly I did. And now forlornly here I sit, non the wiser, my thoughts filled only with the bleakest of winters. My worst fears have come true. What masquerades as news is, in fact, total,utter, complete tripe. Maybe one day I'll learn. Edited September 24, 2012 by arthurboy 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai at Heart Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 I feared the worst when I saw the headline. My heart, my head said no, no and thrice no - don't open it and read. But sadly But is a stunning insight. You can drown in water. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morakot Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Nanny state advice? Also please take your umbrella when it rains... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai at Heart Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Nanny state advice? Also please take your umbrella when it rains... Don't insult anyone's nanny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morakot Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 (edited) Nanny state advice? Also please take your umbrella when it rains... Don't insult anyone's nanny. Feeling grumpy today? Or left the heart somewhere? Edited September 24, 2012 by Morakot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai at Heart Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 (edited) Nanny state advice? Also please take your umbrella when it rains... Don't insult anyone's nanny. Feeling grumpy today? Or left the heart somewhere? Well neexing to be told that getting pissed and falling over in water is dangerous, he may as well warn people about running down stairs. Most people died last year from electrocution right? Edited September 24, 2012 by Thai at Heart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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