HLover Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 7 minutes ago, IAMHERE said: Don't Thai's ever twist their ankle or trip and fall ? They look where they are walking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketyo Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 Is it Bobby Charlton? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMartinHandyman Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 My first time in Bangkok my wife and I were returning (sober) to an international hotel with four in the name and apparently I was too close to the retaining wall because I broke my pinky toe in flip flops on an iron weep scupper sticking out about 4” at sidewalk level. We were checked out with our bags being held in the lobby and a flight to catch so I knew going to a hospital or discussing liability with the hotel wasn’t very practical if I wanted to keep our itinerary. The funny part in hindsight was learning about Thai mentality as my wife said things like, “it’s not their fault you have to be careful and watch where you’re going” and “we can go to the hospital if you want but we don’t do that in Thai,,we wait a week and see if it’s still a problem”. Knowing our schedule and there’s not much the hospital can do I just tried to snap it back straight and deal with it. About a week later we were home to her village and it was still swollen and painful so I asked if I could see the doctor and get an X-ray. We walked with her mother to the village clinic and waited outside until the doctor on duty came over from smoking a cigarette to take a look. He sent a nurse inside who came back with a little jar of Thai balm and said put this on and come back in a week if it’s still a problem! Early on after that experience she answered many of my questions as a stranger in a foreign land with the simple line “you take care of you honey “. I quickly learned she was serious and was giving good advice to live by here. So far I’ve only had a broken pinky toe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 1 hour ago, zoza said: according to the latest on the soi Buchow grapevine a heart attack victim who was rushed to one of our more expensive hospitals due to his collapse a few weeks back was put on ICU , and I was told when he was visited he was stone cold and no sign of life, but they kept him wired up and only after a phone call from family in UK, they unplugged him....total bill for 36 hours...700,000 baht ,so at least this old chap was conscious, and would be able to sign himself out..... before he was bankrupted. I hope the old chap has a speedy recovery. I will get an update on this story tomorrow. That is exactly the same that happened to a member of my staff nearly twenty years ago. She was in hospital and her condition worsened dramatically. She was brain-dead but being kept alive by machine. Family up-country was informed and knew their daughter was beyond all hope. They rushed to the hospital, who only then would switch the machine off and presented them with a bill for it. They wouldn't release the body until the bill was paid either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwest5829 Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 5 hours ago, worgeordie said: What image would that be ?, if that happened in the West you could sue the local authority,here you have to get yourself to the hospital and pay the bill ,unless you are Chinese of course. regards Worgeordie And face possible legal actions against you for causing those at fault to loose face?! I have found Thais very responsive with 1669 emergency service though.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traubert Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 2 hours ago, RJRS1301 said: Cannot sue councils in New South Wales for these type of things anymore. In the UK, if it's been like that for six months you won't win your case either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HLover Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 2 minutes ago, Traubert said: In the UK, if it's been like that for six months you won't win your case either. Even if the victim is an alien receiving benefits? They have no way to support themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HLover Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 1 hour ago, KMartinHandyman said: apparently I was too close to the retaining wall because I broke my pinky toe Not apparently, obviously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destiny1990 Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 1 hour ago, HLover said: Although it resembled pavement, what was it actually? An architectural uneven mesh made my mom trip over but shes fine and she still likes Thailand for vacations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 My first time in Bangkok my wife and I were returning (sober) to an international hotel with four in the name and apparently I was too close to the retaining wall because I broke my pinky toe in flip flops on an iron weep scupper sticking out about 4” at sidewalk level. We were checked out with our bags being held in the lobby and a flight to catch so I knew going to a hospital or discussing liability with the hotel wasn’t very practical if I wanted to keep our itinerary. The funny part in hindsight was learning about Thai mentality as my wife said things like, “it’s not their fault you have to be careful and watch where you’re going” and “we can go to the hospital if you want but we don’t do that in Thai,,we wait a week and see if it’s still a problem”. Knowing our schedule and there’s not much the hospital can do I just tried to snap it back straight and deal with it. About a week later we were home to her village and it was still swollen and painful so I asked if I could see the doctor and get an X-ray. We walked with her mother to the village clinic and waited outside until the doctor on duty came over from smoking a cigarette to take a look. He sent a nurse inside who came back with a little jar of Thai balm and said put this on and come back in a week if it’s still a problem! Early on after that experience she answered many of my questions as a stranger in a foreign land with the simple line “you take care of you honey “. I quickly learned she was serious and was giving good advice to live by here. So far I’ve only had a broken pinky toe. Thats why I always wear my DR Martins steel toe cap shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humpy Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 So the restaurant staff must have been aware of this obstacle. A simple cone over the obstacle would have been a good idea. There are very few sidewalks in Pattaya that can be used. Check out the 'sidewalk'on the left at the end of Soi Diana and 2nd road . The restaurant has built a wall along the kerb to make more floor area for tables. TIT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 Pattaya.........and the rest of Thailand has no shame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lespaulTV Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 Nothing will change in Thailand. you just have to be extra extra careful in everything you do in los. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redline Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 6 hours ago, worgeordie said: What image would that be ?, if that happened in the West you could sue the local authority,here you have to get yourself to the hospital and pay the bill ,unless you are Chinese of course. regards Worgeordie The land of no accountability Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 A troll post has been removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HLover Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 1 hour ago, kannot said: Pattaya.........and the rest of Thailand has no shame Fortunately, the rest of the world has enough to make up for the lack of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMartinHandyman Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 Not apparently, obviously. Lol,yes. Until then I didn’t know you could obviously be to close to something as pedestrian as a retaining wall and a sidewalk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benmart Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 A minefield of pitfalls, encroachments on public walkways, hanging wires, head height poles, vendors cart awnings to poke your eyes out, ropes, trash, you name it. The city should be renamed Hazardland-by-the Sea, Pat-trashaya, Chuckalot, Rubbishtown, Graftville, Pothole Heaven, Stinktown and so on. Talk about self-created damage to the image. This city has so much potential to be cleaned up block-by-block. But, one can only dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benmart Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 2 hours ago, HLover said: Fortunately, the rest of the world has enough to make up for the lack of it. Fortunately, this blog is about Pattaya and Thailand if you didn't notice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
When you know Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 Dig his safari suit. Reminds me of the laundry lists in many Thai hotels that have only changed in price over the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HLover Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Benmart said: Fortunately, this blog is about Pattaya and Thailand if you didn't notice. I notice every time a story begins with, in France-in the USA and back in the UK. But thank you for your sweet reminder. The name 'Thai Visa' was a giveaway prior to your keen insight though, genius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenhill Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 8 hours ago, HLover said: They look where they are walking. They don't walk! They're either in cars or at the very least motor-cycles!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanleycoin Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 in all fairness, he could have, just slipped over any place along there, on some Chinese gob, or poo on the sidewalk. can't just be city halls fault all the time. Pattaya, The new Clarke Quay of Asia. Get well soon. old fella. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banana7 Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 Many roads/sois have no sidewalk and the sidewalks that do exist are full of obstacles, holes, uneven surfaces and are narrow, rarely can 2 fat farangs walk side-by-side. Pattaya doesn't seem to be designed or engineered for pedestrians. Pattaya has a wonderful opportunity to become pedestrian and family friendly, by repairing all of the existing sidewalks and adding nice sidewalks to all heavy pedestrian traffic streets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 12 hours ago, Humpy said: So the restaurant staff must have been aware of this obstacle. A simple cone over the obstacle would have been a good idea. Where does he get the cone from? Buy it himself or remove it from another obstacle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoza Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 15 hours ago, bluesofa said: That is exactly the same that happened to a member of my staff nearly twenty years ago. She was in hospital and her condition worsened dramatically. She was brain-dead but being kept alive by machine. Family up-country was informed and knew their daughter was beyond all hope. They rushed to the hospital, who only then would switch the machine off and presented them with a bill for it. They wouldn't release the body until the bill was paid either. The latest is the victim who I know was insured by Bupa, but when the hospital gave the bill for keeping the body for 36 hours, Bupa said ''no chance'' and refused to pay that amount, and to be honest I do not blame them, I also had a friend who suffered from extensive burns and when I got the views of a few professionals re % of burns, and likely outcome I was told no chance....but they kept him plugged in for about a week and when the revenue stream started to dwindle he was moved and died in transit this was about 17 years ago, so they have all this to a fine art now it would not surprise me if this ''pavement repair'' is sponsored by the hospitals, as you can not walk on any ''pavement'' in Pattaya and feel safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickymouse1 Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Why BJ IS NOT FEATURED IN THIS PICTURE? or he doesn't love Taya? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 1 minute ago, mickymouse1 said: Why BJ IS NOT FEATURED IN THIS PICTURE? or he doesn't love Taya? He doesn't want to arrest his buddy the mayor for negligence, for only starting building but not completing the bus stops/bush shelters. Maybe the mayor might have to explain where the rest of the budget allocation has gone, while showing BJ around in a new car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burma Bill Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 City Hall probably gave the works contract to the lowest bidding sub-contractor!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupermarineS6B Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Them damned foreigners coming here and tripping over our lovely (Assault courses) i mean pavements and leaving their blood all over the place....... Obviously a case for Hakpal ! Solution, remove the foreigners ! As Thai logic says, "The accident wouldn't of happened if you wern't here"....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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