American tourist electrocuted on Bali Hai Pier in Pattaya
An American tourist was electrocuted and died in a freak accident after leaning against a metal marquee pole.

Andrey Bessonov, 47, had been on holiday in Pattaya when he took a boat trip to neighbouring island Koh Larn on January 12.

The group returned to a pier and Andrey sheltered under a marquee tent on the resort’s Bali Hai Pier before leaning against a metal pole at around 7.30pm.

But Andrey was suddenly electrocuted when he touched the metal which is believed to have been exposed to loose wiring.

Paramedics arrived and performed CPR in front of dozens of stunned tourists but Andrey, who is originally from Ukraine, was later pronounced dead in hospital.

Witness Tanawat Khenkoon said: ‘’The man had been on a boat and was just standing against a pole when he dropped to the floor and his body was floppy.

‘’Nobody knew what had happened or what to do. The ambulance men said the. electricity leaked and touched the pole.
https://pattayaone.news/en/american-tou ... -hai-pier/

Thai Quality electrics

Happens quite often in Thailand. Safety (on the road, parasailing, zip lining, bungee jumping, speed boats and electrics) is just not a concern.

I thought this thread was going to be about Cam Nivag's final shower.
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prahocalypse now wrote: ↑Sat Feb 17, 2018 5:11 am I thought this thread was going to be about Cam Nivag's final shower.
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Scary.

Bloody electric poles

Thai telephone pole -

At least in PP they are starting to disappear underground. At least until the internet and TV companies start stringing up wires again.

The same happened to an Indian restaurant owner in front of the independence monument. One of those decorated green metal light pole was the culprit.