webfact Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 German tourist plunges eight stories from Phuket hotel roof Eakkapop Thongtub German tourist Bernhard Schartl is recovering at Patong Hospital. Photo: Tourist Police PHUKET: Police are investigating a German tourist falling eight stories from the roof of the small hotel where he was staying in Patong yesterday evening (Feb 20), sustaining serious injuries as he slammed into a noodle stall below. Staff at the Orchid Resortel in Soi Sansabai reported the incident to police at 5:35pm. Police arrived at the scene with Kusoldharm rescue workers to find a German national named by police as Bernhard Schartl, 54, on the floor inside the noodle shop. Above him was the hole in the ceiling he had just plunged through. Mr Schartl was conscious and talking with emergency responders at the scene. “He suffered some serious injuries, including a broken arm,” said Lt Col Weeraphong Rakhito of Patong Police. Full story: http://www.thephuketnews.com/german-tourist-plunges-eight-stories-from-phuket-hotel-roof-61100.php -- © Copyright Phuket News 2017-02-21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nakhonandy Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 I'd hardly call a broken arm a serious injury after falling from that height. Lucky man thanks to the noodle shop parachute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitman Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Didn't they ask him what happened and why he was on the roof?? I bet we never hear from this again unfortunately. But i agree that the balconyrailings in Thailand are too low for tall westerners...that's VERY dangerous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC1701A Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Photo caption: "Look. We take precautions to protect tourist. We strapped him down so he does not try to fly again." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clockman Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 It is the Icarus, syndrome. Very common in Thailand! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trogers Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Did he start drinking since late morning? Lucky for him there was no bucket of water... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorG Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 If he is awake he should be able to say "pushed" or "fell". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Frank Bullitt Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 "Above him was the hole in the ceiling he had just plunged through. So there was already a hole in the roof of the Noodle shop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotchonrocks Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Another member for the Phuket flying club... OMG almost a daily occurrence. What is it about Thai hotels, faring tourists and the flying phenomenon? Must be something in the water! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeakeasyThai Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Slipped on a banana skin left on the balcony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panda13 Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Maybe the noodle shop doesn't do home delivery ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FinickyOne Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 33 minutes ago, Lt Frank Bullitt said: "Above him was the hole in the ceiling he had just plunged through. So there was already a hole in the roof of the Noodle shop? Good observation - guess that is how you become Lt... Hope everyone in the noodle shop was ok. The owner could have had a heart attack.. a broken arm only would be a small price to pay... A lesson learned maybe.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fstarbkk Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Did this happen right after he signed the papers, declaring his Thai GF the sole beneficiary of his estate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natway09 Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Looks like he has had a few noodles in his day. The noodle shop staff & any customers would have been surprised to say the least. Look, flying Farang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanemax Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 1 hour ago, Lt Frank Bullitt said: "Above him was the hole in the ceiling he had just plunged through. So there was already a hole in the roof of the Noodle shop? Probably not. He probably made the hole in the roof as he landed on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSixpack Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 CSI: TVF must be on holiday. Come on, guys, start the exploitation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickmouse1 Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Why everyone assuming he was pushed??? "They" did not ask him how he fell because of ? Yes..Yes Yes to save someone embarrassment. ...he will look stupid if he says I fell because I was Drunk... Or he was .....huh?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickmouse1 Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Wasn't there any other way to order a bowl of noodles????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lingba Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 I'm sure the noodle cart owner is seeking money for property damages from him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canceraid Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Lol! These people are also keeping me in giggles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pumpjack Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 must be the fourth in a week on thai news !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 54 minutes ago, sanemax said: Probably not. He probably made the hole in the roof as he landed on it Duh, really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkgriz Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 I stayed there over New Years. Glad I didn't venture up to the eighth floor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beats56 Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Wow..eight floors...really. lucky to be alive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the guest Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 He thought he'd just drop in and have a bowl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanemax Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 2 hours ago, giddyup said: Duh, really? I was replying to someone who wasnt sure whether the hole in the roof was already there or not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunroaming Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 6 hours ago, NCC1701A said: Photo caption: "Look. We take precautions to protect tourist. We strapped him down so he does not try to fly again." And until he pays his hospital bill! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 8 minutes ago, sanemax said: I was replying to someone who wasnt sure whether the hole in the roof was already there or not I think that guy was just trying to be funny. It seems pretty obvious that the roof or canopy saved the guys life by breaking his fall. If there was a hole already there, the guy would be dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiWai Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 I thought the rainy season was finally over... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacChang Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 The German (BMW) crashed into the noodle stall (Toyota). Conclusion: The noodle stall exploded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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