Airport Worker Crushed by Elevator in Bangkok
- Airport worker, Wisatrat Tangsoh, crushed to death beneath elevator at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok.
- Two-tonne glass cabin descended onto the mechanic while he was working at the bottom of the shaft.
- The tragic incident resulted in horrified passengers hearing his cries of pain.
A tragic incident unfolded at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi International Airport on Tuesday afternoon, resulting in the death of 22-year-old mechanic Wisatrat Tangsoh. Witnesses reported horrifying scenes as the two-tonne glass elevator descended unexpectedly, crushing Tangsoh while he was working in the lift shaft. Passengers in the nearby departures terminal were alarmed by his cries for help, prompting airport staff to quickly secure the area and summon medical assistance. Colleagues from Asian Elevator Co. Ltd. rushed to the scene, where they discovered Tangsoh's body at the concrete base of the lift shaft. It is believed he was attempting to retrieve a wrench when the elevator began its descent, leaving him unable to escape. Despite the prompt arrival of medics, he was pronounced dead at the scene due to a catastrophic head injury. In the aftermath, airport officials indicated that Tangsoh had not adhered to safety protocols, which they claim contributed to the fatal accident. A statement from Suvarnabhumi International Airport confirmed that preliminary investigations revealed a lack of compliance with safety procedures on the part of the deceased. The Airports of Thailand (AOT) has since coordinated with medical and police teams to conduct a thorough investigation, assuring the public that the elevator was not malfunctioning at the time of the incident. While AOT is recognized as one of the wealthiest airport operators globally, with a market capitalization of $31 billion in 2018, it has faced criticism for its health and safety practices. The company has pledged full cooperation in the ongoing investigation to determine the precise cause of this tragic event.