Skytrain service in Bangkok delayed as a passenger accidentally fell on to the tracks

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Skytrain service in Bangkok delayed as a passenger accidentally fell on to the tracks



BANGKOK, 7 September 2015 (NNT) – The Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTS) reported that a 22-year-old female passenger passed out and fell down on to the train tracks at 7:16 a.m. at Ratchathewi BTS station. Officials have rescued the fallen passenger, but the incident caused major delays to the BTS service this morning.

The incident caused BTS to halt its service immediately to rescue the passenger, but now normal service has resumed. The injured passenger sustained an open cut near her eyebrow, and she is now being treated at the hospital.

The passenger, 22-year-old Ms. Suwadee Heng-Udom, is now conscious and stated that she was on her way to work and passed out while waiting for the train. Luckily, officials were able to stop the train before it entered the station. However, a large number of people were stuck in the station, while officials worked to rescue the woman.


-- NNT 2015-09-07

[Kannikapor88]

"... passed out while waiting for the train ..." So no phone involved this time ...

[abrahamzvi]

Congratulations to the security staff of the BTS. It's good to know that one can rely on them

[Card]

"... passed out while waiting for the train ..."

Probably due to the need for a breakfast which would have been eaten after she started work.

[Tomtomtom69]

"... passed out while waiting for the train ..."

Probably due to the need for a breakfast which would have been eaten after she started work.

Yes, probably. Thais seem to have this bad habit of spending 1.5-2 hours commuting to work in the insane heat BEFORE eating or drinking a single morsel of food. Why not wake up 20 minutes earlier and eat at home?

Of course the combination of 30-32 degree heat at 7am in the morning, lack of food and air-con is going to cause someone to pass out. Also, contrary to popular belief that Thais are more acclimatized to the heat here, I beg to differ. I know many locals here who have passed out due to the heat whereas I can handle it perfectly well, even going for a run in 37 degree heat is not an issue for me.

[seancbk]

Congratulations to the security staff of the BTS. It's good to know that one can rely on them

Yes, the BTS staff do always seem to be well trained and helpful.

[seancbk]

"... passed out while waiting for the train ..."

Probably due to the need for a breakfast which would have been eaten after she started work.

Yes, probably. Thais seem to have this bad habit of spending 1.5-2 hours commuting to work in the insane heat BEFORE eating or drinking a single morsel of food. Why not wake up 20 minutes earlier and eat at home?

Of course the combination of 30-32 degree heat at 7am in the morning, lack of food and air-con is going to cause someone to pass out. Also, contrary to popular belief that Thais are more acclimatized to the heat here, I beg to differ. I know many locals here who have passed out due to the heat whereas I can handle it perfectly well, even going for a run in 37 degree heat is not an issue for me.

Maybe the fact that they need to commute 2 hours to get to work, means that getting up 20 minutes earlier isn't easy? Also maybe she works long hours or 2 jobs....

My girlfriend orders her breakfast once she gets to the office simply because she doesn't have time to get ready for work and commute, plus make and eat breakfast.

[speedtripler]

"... passed out while waiting for the train ..."

Probably due to the need for a breakfast which would have been eaten after she started work.

Yes, probably. Thais seem to have this bad habit of spending 1.5-2 hours commuting to work in the insane heat BEFORE eating or drinking a single morsel of food. Why not wake up 20 minutes earlier and eat at home?

Of course the combination of 30-32 degree heat at 7am in the morning, lack of food and air-con is going to cause someone to pass out. Also, contrary to popular belief that Thais are more acclimatized to the heat here, I beg to differ. I know many locals here who have passed out due to the heat whereas I can handle it perfectly well, even going for a run in 37 degree heat is not an issue for me.

Locals dont generally exercise if they can avoid it, she probably gets a motorbike from her door to the bts entrance...

Still bad for a 22 yr old

She was very lucky they had time to stop the train, people will be asking her for lottery numbers for ages.....

[Cappella]

I like the way thai medias always need to give the full name, I wouldn't like to be this poor girl and have this kind of unwanted advertising... I'm surprised they didn't also provide us with her full address....

Edited September 7, 2015 by Cappella

[Travel Dude]

Good procedures in place. Well trained BTS - G4S staff. CONGRATULATIONS to BTS on how this is handled. I am sure everyone understands the situation. Good luck to the girl. Hope she recovers fast.

[circusman]

"... passed out while waiting for the train ..."

Probably due to the need for a breakfast which would have been eaten after she started work.

Yes, probably. Thais seem to have this bad habit of spending 1.5-2 hours commuting to work in the insane heat BEFORE eating or drinking a single morsel of food. Why not wake up 20 minutes earlier and eat at home?

Of course the combination of 30-32 degree heat at 7am in the morning, lack of food and air-con is going to cause someone to pass out. Also, contrary to popular belief that Thais are more acclimatized to the heat here, I beg to differ. I know many locals here who have passed out due to the heat whereas I can handle it perfectly well, even going for a run in 37 degree heat is not an issue for me.

I am so happy for your wonderful health Tom.....

[phantomfiddler]

Very lucky girl ! If it has been as hot in Bangkok as it has been in Pattaya (hotter, of course !) that could cause anyone feeling not too well to pass out When will this heatwave end ?

[Tatertot]

Glad she is alright.

In contrast, in Japan, it is unfortunately not unusual to have train service backed up by someone jumping on to the tracks in a bid to end it all. There are cleanup crews expressly outfitted for these events, due to the numerous occurances and the daily dependence of so many citizens on mass transit.

"Clean up on track four!" Japanese.... such and efficient bunch.

The glass partitions and doors at some BTS station are really a good idea.

[lildragon]

The BTS system and staff are awesome. Hope they keep up rhe high quality as they expand.

Well done for acting quickly to save this girl.

[terryp]

why would anyone who feels ill or about to faint stand right on the edge of the platform (or did she jump to the edge knowing she was about to faint?) ..just idiotic

[steven100]

Normally a late night and alcohol don't mix especially when you have an early start for work the next morning.

good work by the BTS staff ...

Edited September 7, 2015 by steven100

[maidee]

no budget left for security doors like you see in many civilized countries ?

[sandyf]

A couple of weeks ago about 8 in the morning I was on the airport link into BKK and a lady passed out in the carriage. Looked like a business woman in her late 30's.

At the time i took it as an isolated incident, maybe not.

[sandyf]

no budget left for security doors like you see in many civilized countries ?

Bangkok BTS is the only open air platforms I have seen with security doors.

A few weeks ago I was at the station in Cologne airport which is only a couple of years old, no security doors there so I have to assume that Germany along with the rest of Europe are not civilised countries.

[slipperylobster]

Folks...don't be standing with your toes right at the edge of the skytrain platform. Some pushing and shoving going on.

Not the place to be standing anyways. She appears to be fine, and has possibly now realized that standing back a few feet would be much wiser.

Edited September 7, 2015 by slipperylobster

[MrBrilliant]

Very lucky girl ! If it has been as hot in Bangkok as it has been in Pattaya (hotter, of course !) that could cause anyone feeling not too well to pass out When will this heatwave end ?

It's been baking hot in BKK these last few days when it should be cooling off by now.....

Glad the lass is OK.

[flyingdoc]

Good work by the BTS staff !

[ratcatcher]

I like the way thai medias always need to give the full name, I wouldn't like to be this poor girl and have this kind of unwanted advertising... I'm surprised they didn't also provide us with her full address....

Had they provided Ms Suwadee's address, I might have felt the urge to send round some flowers and a get well card. She will be famous by midnight.

[SoFarAndNear]

"... passed out while waiting for the train ..."

Probably due to the need for a breakfast which would have been eaten after she started work.

Yes, probably. Thais seem to have this bad habit of spending 1.5-2 hours commuting to work in the insane heat BEFORE eating or drinking a single morsel of food. Why not wake up 20 minutes earlier and eat at home?

Of course the combination of 30-32 degree heat at 7am in the morning, lack of food and air-con is going to cause someone to pass out. Also, contrary to popular belief that Thais are more acclimatized to the heat here, I beg to differ. I know many locals here who have passed out due to the heat whereas I can handle it perfectly well, even going for a run in 37 degree heat is not an issue for me.

What are Thais? There are people who are used to the heat because the go out and used to their local climate and there are people who rarely set a footstep out an A/C room if it is not really necessary especialy if the sun is shining...

[Jonmarleesco]

"... passed out while waiting for the train ..."

Probably due to the need for a breakfast which would have been eaten after she started work.

Yes, probably. Thais seem to have this bad habit of spending 1.5-2 hours commuting to work in the insane heat BEFORE eating or drinking a single morsel of food. Why not wake up 20 minutes earlier and eat at home?

Of course the combination of 30-32 degree heat at 7am in the morning, lack of food and air-con is going to cause someone to pass out. Also, contrary to popular belief that Thais are more acclimatized to the heat here, I beg to differ. I know many locals here who have passed out due to the heat whereas I can handle it perfectly well, even going for a run in 37 degree heat is not an issue for me.

Good for you. Running some 4K at around 3.30 one afternoon was enough to convince me that night or early morning are far preferable.

[Thongkorn]

A lot of people posting stupid remarks maybe this poor person had some Medical problem , like diabetes,

[tx22cb]

Any CCTV footage ... or were they "being maintained"?

[speedtripler]

Any CCTV footage ... or were they "being maintained"?

It would probably be too blurry to make out any detail.... If the overhead cams are not broken or empty boxes etc...

[daveAustin]

The cynicism! Could've been bad. Hope she recovers well, love her.

[balo]

I'm happy to see theres no Thai bashing in this thread. Maybe because RTP is not involved.