PilotBill Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 9 hours ago, Estrada said: "Thai Rath noted that there are warning signs in the area". In French and Spanish? Most likely Chinese since there is so many here ... RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 Some troll posts and replies have been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiSePuede419 Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 Warning signs? Who listens to them? (You think you're too smart to listen to Smart People ©) [Minutes later] Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay! [SPLAT!] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoComment Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 10 hours ago, kingofthemountain said: It's maybe time to install here some fences also Might be a good idea to simply learn the meaning of common sense. Forget signs, fences and technology. 800 ft in the air; common sense says don't walk on slippery, wet surfaces! The same person would probably not walk on a wet floor for fear of slipping so why do it at height? No common sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catoni Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 6 hours ago, meechai said: RIP Silly Nanny States have these things call railings keeps folks & more importantly kids back from cliffs etc Railings and posted warnings didn’t do anything to stop the young Japanese student Ayano Tokumasu from climbing over it to get a photo shot at Niagara Falls, Canada. Falling into the upper river and being swept to her death over the Falls in front of other horrified tourists was the tragic result. https://m.huffingtonpost.ca/2011/08/17/ayano-tokumasu-niagara-falls-japanese-student-last-moments-camera_n_929003.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermike007 Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 Total human error. And what ever happened to taking a photo of nature itself? Is the image somehow invalid if you are not in it? Is it possible that you were not really there, if you do not have photographic proof of your visit? Selfies. What can one say? Narcissism ratcheted up to a level of extremism. I am indeed the center of the universe! The photo lacks validity without me in it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balo Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 14 hours ago, ThreeEyedRaven said: He was apparently with a friend who could easily have taken the photo, while he made sure of his footing. And that's why I never understood the concept of selfies. Most people on holiday travel with friends, how hard is it to hand the phone over to your friend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofthemountain Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 7 hours ago, khunPer said: Fences? Are you aware what you are talking about, do you know the place? No i don't know this place but i have already seen wood barriers put in place by the rangers in some national parks near the waterfalls in Thailand. Of course they are symbolics and you can still jump over it but it's better than nothing imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George FmplesdaCosteedback Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 These are really death by stupidity... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inThailand Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 Isn't survival of selfies fittest are good thing? When are they going to have Darwin selfie awards? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwikeith Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 17 hours ago, RotBenz8888 said: Its really slippery at those waterfalls, cant be too careful. RIP. Just what I was going to say, very slippery ,when I was there my friends and I decided it was to slippery to try to go to upper levels. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunPer Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 2 hours ago, kingofthemountain said: No i don't know this place but i have already seen wood barriers put in place by the rangers in some national parks near the waterfalls in Thailand. Of course they are symbolics and you can still jump over it but it's better than nothing imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mogandave Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 18 hours ago, Tayaout said: Grenades are in a three way tie with car and plane crashes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 20 hours ago, kingofthemountain said: "Thai Rath noted that there are warning signs in the area". In French and Spanish? 20 hours ago, kingofthemountain said: It's maybe time to install here some fences also No need for written signs or fences... this is what's needed to stop the selfie idiots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katatonic Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 20 hours ago, OlegGrigorev said: ... 800 meters? Never in Samui ... 80 meters maybe? Distance, not height Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacuum Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 16 hours ago, mal2018 said: Common sense is the same in any language. I doubt Thai language has the wording. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazzupnow Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 isn't this a very chinese thing to do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canthai55 Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 "Look at Me !!!" "Look at Me !!!" Well ... look at him now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thooktong Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 Not long ago... french-tourist-bitten-by-a-crocodile-near-haew-suwat-waterfall-in-khao-yai???? PRACHINBURI: -- A French tourist was bitten by a crocodile as she was trying to “selfie” of herself and her husband next to the beast at Haew Suwat waterfall in Khao Yai on New Year’s Day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeptic7 Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 On 11/15/2019 at 10:49 AM, ezzra said: Every too often we hear about people losing their lives over a stupid acts of taking a selfies, as if life is not perilous enough as it is, now humanity has to deal with death as a results of new technologies... A slip and fall accident, regardless of the activity. ???? happens! If someone slips and falls to their death just walking...we don't blame walking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shantishanti Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 Hi, 8 pages saying how stupid this French guy was to die because he took a selfie, but his friend who was there just said on a Facebook group that he didn't take selfie. A journalist found it was better to say he died while taking a selfie and this friend is just disgusted... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miami007 Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 On 11/14/2019 at 11:10 PM, Tayaout said: US number may be higher now as we recently had some falls at Grand Canyon... Sad to lose your life for a selfie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtrnuno41 Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 Phone is getting smarter, people getting more stupid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark mark Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 On 11/15/2019 at 10:54 AM, darksidedog said: Might want to make them a bit bigger and more numerous. Not one, but two tragic deaths in the same spot, for the same reason. Some times, you just have to take responsibility for your own actions, no need for more signs. Just ONE or 2 that are obvious. .... Like why <deleted> up the View at the Falls because some people do not want to read the signs ! That are already there !!! .... ALL water falls are dangerous and well, people have fallen in to the Grand Canyon etc. in other places all around the world, .... taking selfies haven't they !!! ... And One Poor old man accidentally tossed his 3 year old toddler Grand Child VERY Tragically ! ... out of the 7th floor window on a Cruse Line !!! just recently !!! .... People should be careful and Respect ALL Large Drops !!! .... Sure the Tropics are Hot, so the mist of the Moisture at the top of a water fall, seems enticing ... but well it is slippery also ... just a couple of signs would do, AND Noting the Slippery point !!! lets say to actually make them Unique and Intelligent .... ... And the the people should take responsibility for their own actions. ... ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggg88 Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 On 11/15/2019 at 3:54 AM, mauGR1 said: ..Not sure we should blame technology in this case. RIP More likely unsuitable footwear for climbing waterfalls. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balo Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 8 hours ago, Shantishanti said: but his friend who was there just said on a Facebook group that he didn't take selfie. Do you have a link you can share? So we can get to the bottom of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anicon Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 ..wonder if this chap got a selfie as he was falling, in any case at least he should have the last one he did take posted to his FB acct.; he gave his life for it so at least why not, it should be posted in memoriam for all those out there wanting that once-in-a-lifetime shot.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salerno Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 On 11/15/2019 at 3:44 PM, BritManToo said: Surprised there were only 2 deaths caused by selfie while driving. Lot more no doubt, numerous live streamed. On 11/15/2019 at 5:05 PM, racket said: Such a stupid comment. Quite accurate IMO. 41 minutes ago, balo said: So we can get to the bottom of this. Maybe not the best choice of words Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hottrader77 Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 wonder if the photo turned out ok ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauGR1 Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 7 hours ago, Jaggg88 said: More likely unsuitable footwear for climbing waterfalls. RIP Well, i've done stupid things in my younger years, so it's not for me to criticise. Sometimes the joy of living can be lethal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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