phycokiller Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 I noticed that they are going to be swimming in the water off Pattaya Klang. Has the water been tested to see if it is safe to swim in? I dont think so and Im pretty sure its not safe to swim in. I would guess this involves professional athletes that would have expected this to be checked and no doubt some have insurance which will be voided if they do get sick. I guess they can try and sue the council but that will take years. Anyway I cant see this event attracting many sane people from outside Thailand while they pretend this problem doesnt exist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittenKong Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Apparently City Hall will be asking everyone in Pattaya to stop flushing their toilets for 24 hours prior to the start of the race. This should give the participants a fighting chance of not developing cholera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tolsti Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 I believe it would depend as to whether the triathlon is being heard under the auspices of any of the International Triathlon organisations. I know of one that was to be held as regulated and cancelled the event when they realised it would not and could not meet the required standards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 As you state, they are hardly likely to admit if swimming amidst the effluent of Pattaya is unhealthy. More than a few fitness nuts would be scared off by that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombat Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Has the water been tested to see if it is safe to swim in? PMSL you already know the answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamRich Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 People swim in it everyday and you have heard of an outbreak when? So of course it is safe; desirable to swim in is another question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emster23 Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 I've lived in Jomtien for around 10 years now and have never gone swimming here. Too many reports of trips to hospital for ear infections and such. No worries with triathlon.competitors. International competitors will probably be out of country when first symptoms appear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAZZPA Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Swimming whilst avoiding the bobbing human faeces is part of the Thai Triathalon, just keep your mouth closed, ha ha ha,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandtee Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 If you are in the sea, I suggest that you swim. If you are not in the sea, it is not necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicowoodduck Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Suggest just taking a few laps in any local toilet....same conditions as the bay on any given day...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickJ Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 In two and a half decades I have been in that water twice.....last time my buddies gf, who had never been in the ocean was asking what the floating brown things were. Swimming in this and having to get this water in the mouth......no way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gringogazzer Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 At least safety won't be an issue. Anyone who gets into trouble can just grab onto a passing floating turd for buoyancy. Failing that a jet ski will be on hand & once brought into shore the struggler will be charged ฿30,000 for the damage they caused. Pattaya, the hub of water sports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudcrab Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 That's if they make to the beach on their bikes in the first place and not get cleaned up by a marauding baht bus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phycokiller Posted October 15, 2015 Author Share Posted October 15, 2015 got to say that while Im sure the water doesnt pass any health standards I have never seen any turds floating in it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MZurf Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 got to say that while Im sure the water doesnt pass any health standards I have never seen any turds floating in it Me too, although I've seen a lot of turds swim in it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulic Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Why test the water when you know it is unlikely to give you the result you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onemorechang Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 got to say that while Im sure the water doesnt pass any health standards I have never seen any turds floating in it That's because no one has a solid poo in pattaya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phycokiller Posted October 15, 2015 Author Share Posted October 15, 2015 got to say that while Im sure the water doesnt pass any health standards I have never seen any turds floating in it That's because no one has a solid poo in pattaya. not the chang drinkers anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJK Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 No it is not safe and yes they would swim in anything The outer depths are clean but swallowing water near sure maybe a big mistake... These people do not even clean thye beach shore lines. Its the Thainess at work If we dont use it dont clean it LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digbeth Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 I've just been down Jomtien 2nd road, which I think, is the cycle track portion of the Triathlon some stretch of the old Thapphraya from South Pattaya towards Thepprasit seems to be resurfaced, new plants on the median just planted and on the 'new' Jomtien 2nd road, the road surface is atrocious in parts still, not really suitable for a bike race, maybe that's also why there are now a roundabout in the middle of intersection with soi wat boon too.... at least the stretch of Jomtien 2nd road that connects to Sukhumvit looks nice for a bike ride looks like a lot of money has been injected into city hall's contractors... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balo Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Maybe they will wear some kind of protection like a swimming suit ? And with a mask on it feel a bit safer, at least you wont get feaces in your eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody1 Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 (edited) This is worth watching!!! The swim takes place outside the Hard Rock (1.5km), then it finishes off after running over a newly erected temporary bridge over Beach Rd, then finish the swim in the hotel pool..............before running through the pizzeria, bar, and lobby to get to on your bike!!! If there are no injuries involved in this chaos I'll eat my hat!!!! Just been told there are in excess of 1000 people going to run past as people enjoy breakfast! BTW, a guy has just walked through the bar pushing his bike, whilst wearing underpants!!! I kid you not......... Here's another photo! Edited October 16, 2015 by Woody1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody1 Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Normal in the bar!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody1 Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 One more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balo Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 When is the start ? I would like to watch them swim in the sewage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody1 Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 (edited) Balo, the fun will start around 6, building up into a climax, or a flush.......around 9. Edited October 16, 2015 by Woody1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody1 Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Pattaya was destined to be the triathlon home.............. Men trying to be women Women trying to be men And everyone trying to rob you!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striderman Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 friday opposite hard rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balo Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 6 am was too early for me. It's over already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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