snoop1130 Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 Beware of balloons, health department chief warns By THE NATION The chief of the Department of Health has warned people of the danger of balloons, including the risk of fatality, after a case of a balloon exploding in Kanchanaburi province on December 5. “Explosion of balloons is reported frequently, since most of balloons contain hydrogen, which is inflammable, causing balloons to be explosive if they are near heat or spark,” the department's director-general, Dr Panpimol Wipulakorn, said. “Besides, if balloons are put together, one explosion will cause others, harming people nearby or even killing them.” Panpimol said that in addition to hydrogen, helium is used popularly in balloons. “Those who want to decorate balloons for parties should choose balloons containing helium because they are nonflammable and cannot explode,” she added. “If people do not know what type of gas the balloon is filled with, they should avoid being near balloons for their safety,” she said. “Moreover, if gas tanks are used at parties or events, they should be maintained in good condition, placed in an open area with good ventilation.” In addition, before moving a tank, their valves must be closed, and the movers should use a cart, not drag them, to prevent the occurrence of friction or fire. “Balloons used for decorations in parties should be kept away from children, and popped balloons should be properly disposed of to prevent children putting them in their mouth,” the director-general warned. “Also, children should not play with balloons near their face because a balloon's explosion could cause damage to their face and eyes,” she cautioned. Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30379358 -- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2019-12-12 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number 6 Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 What sort of idiot would fill a balloon with hydrogen? Seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BestB Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 Is that the same chief who said vaping is the main cause of cancer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirineou Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 2 minutes ago, Number 6 said: Oh, HELIUM... I thought they said Hydrogen. I am alway careful of Baboons but Why would anyone put helium in Baboons ? as if they were not a nuisance already why would we want them Floating around ?? Personally i am outraged Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarFlungFalang Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 Balloons are normally filled with hot air and often referred to as "The Government". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creasy Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 And baby Jesus wept Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momofarang Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 I use farts.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number 6 Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 22 minutes ago, sirineou said: I am alway careful of Baboons but Why would anyone put helium in Baboons ? as if they were not a nuisance already why would we want them Floating around ?? Personally i am outraged You caught that quote before I deleted it hahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwan Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 'Balloon Chasers' in Pattaya Bars - take care. ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLock Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 This could really dampen the Thai Visa ballon chaser crew's weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadie Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 Well talking about the road toll finally finished. That puzzle too hard. On to next page, the more serious topic, the dangers of balloons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTuner Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 Cool, hydrogen balloons. I've been waiting decades to get those, just to blow them up. Where can I buy one, there must be some place time forgot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 12 hours ago, snoop1130 said: The chief of the Department of Health has warned people of the danger of balloons And the jaberwockey ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assurancetourix Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 and the firecrackers, it is not dangerous? Vietnam has banned them for many years . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracyb Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 There is nothing more frightening than ignorance in action! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolgeoff Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 balloons are used for every party.what will the ladies working in the bars do if health and safety say u can not do it.terrible thoughts come to mind now the high season is about to happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raymonddiaz Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 12 hours ago, Momofarang said: I use farts.. still inflammable....Danger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Ray Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 This from the government that allows “rocket festivals” to go ahead among crowds of villagers with home made explosives and projectiles, causing deaths every year, but never mind, it’s traditional! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmrichsw Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 I think walking across any road here is much more dangerous than balloons. Dangerous Balloons What next unbelievable Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAMHERE Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 12 hours ago, Momofarang said: I use farts.. They are explosive too, don't trust farts in Thailand is what I've heard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckamuck Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 Seems logical that hydrogen could be banned for balloons. Maybe someone will think of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew2027 Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 What's todays Date ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAMHERE Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 13 hours ago, Number 6 said: What sort of idiot would fill a balloon with hydrogen? Seriously. Pilot error; should NEVER have tried docking during a lightening storm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlQaholic Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 Only idiots fills a balloon with Hydrogen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PEE TEE Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 Ban balloons 5 years in prison and 100.000b fine beware kids (i wouldn't be surprised) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unamazedloso Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 Just dont have fun people! Go temple instead, its safer... oh wait a minute... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tandor Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 13 hours ago, BestB said: Is that the same chief who said vaping is the main cause of cancer? ...amazing...i learn new stuff everyday here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tandor Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 13 hours ago, sirineou said: I am alway careful of Baboons but Why would anyone put helium in Baboons ? as if they were not a nuisance already why would we want them Floating around ?? Personally i am outraged ...correct...if you put your lips around a baboon you would be persecuted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dallen52 Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 Where in the world do people use hydrogen in party balloons. It like filling the balloon with cng from the gas car engine. I was of the understanding that only helium was allowed? But, This is Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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