Man rescued from water tank mishap in Nakhon Ratchasima
A man in Nakhon Ratchasima found himself trapped in a water tank while attempting repairs and required the assistance of emergency services.
The disaster prevention and mitigation team from the Pho Klang Subdistrict Municipality received a call yesterday, January 14, about someone stuck in a household water tank. Upon arrival, the team saw the homeowner stuck in a 500-litre tank, visible only from the chest up, prompting immediate action to help free him.
The homeowner explained that he had decided to fix the water pump’s float valve inside the tank, which was malfunctioning. After completing the repair, he found himself unable to climb out due to the tank’s height and its slippery interior.
Despite efforts to push himself out, he remained trapped. With only children and elderly individuals at home, he realised external help was necessary. The homeowner eventually instructed a relative to contact emergency services for assistance, reported KhaoSod.
In a related story, a 73 year old man fell into a 3-meter-deep water tank at Khao Luk Chang Temple in Prachin Buri province in September 2023. He was trapped for over two hours before being rescued by the Satja Phutta Dham Thailand Rescue Team.
The man had been repairing the leaking tank when he accidentally fell in. A passing monk heard his cries for help and alerted the rescue team, who successfully extricated him.
In other news, a yellow four-door pickup truck driven by a foreign driver became stuck on Mai Khao Beach in Phuket, causing a stir among locals and online users.
The mishap was captured in a 34-second video shared on Facebook which quickly drew attention and comments online. The video shows the vehicle stuck in the sand in front of a hotel, with the caption suggesting frustration at recurring events on the island.
In the video, comments flooded in as viewers expressed disbelief at the situation, questioning why the driver attempted such a risky manoeuvre.
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