Intoxicated Thai man berates MRT rescue team after escalator fall

A Thai man, reportedly intoxicated, fell down the escalator at Phahon Yothin MRT station, only to berate rescue personnel who came to his aid, claiming to be a high-profile journalist.

The incident was reported by a Facebook page, where MRT Phahon Yothin station staff detailed the events. According to the post, the incident occurred around 2pm yesterday when the intoxicated man fell down the escalator. Rescue workers from MRT immediately provided first aid, but instead of gratitude, they were met with insults and derogatory remarks. The man, whose identity and news affiliation remain undisclosed, claimed to be a prominent journalist.

A station officer explained that it is standard procedure to collect information from injured passengers. However, the man’s refusal to provide any details complicated the situation. He continued to berate the rescue workers, threatening to publicise the incident through some unspecified media outlet.

“Normally, in cases of injury, the station must gather information from the injured party. However, this man insulted the staff, claiming he would broadcast the incident. I am curious to know which news agency he works for and who his employer is.”

The incident has sparked a debate online about the behaviour of individuals in public spaces and the respect owed to first responders. Many users expressed their disapproval of the man’s actions, emphasising the importance of treating rescue personnel with respect and acknowledging their efforts, reported KhaoSod.

In related news, a woman experienced a terrifying ordeal when the lift she was using at her condo in Bangkok suddenly plummeted from the 32nd floor and stopped at the 15th floor, leaving her shaken.

In other news, a technician, believed to be a Thai national, tragically lost his life while repairing a lift at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok. The technician’s death was reported on August 13 by several Thai news agencies. It was stated that he was conducting repairs at the bottom of the lift within a domestic passenger terminal of Suvarnabhumi Airport when the lift car descended and crushed him.