News Forum - Drain collapses beneath Chinese tourist’s feet in Thailand

[Thaiger]

A Chinese tourist was walking on a pavement near the Ancient City in Samut Prakan near Bangkok yesterday when a drain cover collapsed beneath his feet. Luckily, the tourist only sustained minor injuries. The Facebook page ‘Samut Prakan News v2’ posted a photo of the distressed tourist sitting on the side of Sukhumvit Road next …

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[Bluesofa]

Reminds me of the Carole King song: "I feel the earth move under my feet."

[HolyCowCm]

Maybe it collapsed from the weight of the Chinese group? They seem to be wearing matching green shirts which points to a samely dressed tour group.

[Poolie]

Group tours to Thailand dont start until 6th February.

https://www.thesundaily.my/world/chinese-travel-agencies-to-resume-group-tours-to-20-countries-on-february-6-MH10532853

Please note: This post is not intended to abuse/offend anyone, anywhere.

Have a wonderful evening.

 

[Grumpish]

1 hour ago, Poolie said:

Group tours to Thailand dont start until 6th February.

https://www.thesundaily.my/world/chinese-travel-agencies-to-resume-group-tours-to-20-countries-on-february-6-MH10532853

Please note: This post is not intended to abuse/offend anyone, anywhere.

Have a wonderful evening.

They are here already, although not formally - probably "independent" bookings on Chinese flights, into Chinese owned hotels, and tours booked on Chinese owned coaches with Chinese tour guides.

[palooka]

No one turned up to the scene to address the problem yesterday so locals put red cones on the drain to warn pedestrians about the gaping hole in the sewer below.

No one died so it is slated for next month, or the month after or maybe next year. TIT 

[Khunmark]

1 hour ago, Grumpish said:

They are here already, although not formally - probably "independent" bookings on Chinese flights, into Chinese owned hotels, and tours booked on Chinese owned coaches with Chinese tour guides.

That practice was stamped out years ago. It’s considered illegal in Thailand. Independent tourism from China has gained significant momentum since the 2016 crackdown.

[HiuMak]

16 hours ago, Thaiger said:

A Chinese tourist was walking on a pavement near the Ancient City in Samut Prakan near Bangkok yesterday when a drain cover collapsed beneath his feet.

That is why it is called "Ancient" city