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Rider Struck by Lightning Improving, Remains in ICU

Rider Struck by Lightning Improving, Remains in ICU

MGR Online•Society•3h ago

Reader Briefing

A rider who was struck by lightning is showing signs of recovery and remains in intensive care, with his wife emphasizing the event was a scientific phenomenon.

  • •A male food delivery rider named Piyawan was struck by lightning on a flyover in Bangkok.
  • •Piyawan's condition is improving, though he remains in the ICU and is being closely monitored.
  • •His wife stated the incident was a scientific accident and not related to superstitions.
  • •Experts confirm that metal objects did not attract the lightning, attributing the strike to the rider's elevated position during a storm.

Overview

  • •On June 3, Ms. Namtan (47), wife of Piyawan (a food delivery rider), provided an update on Piyawan's condition.
  • •Piyawan was struck by lightning on the Ratchawiphawadee Rangsit flyover, heading towards Ratchayothin intersection.
  • •Piyawan sustained severe injuries, including burns on his neck and face, and experienced cardiac arrest.
  • •Piyawan's condition is improving, but he remains in the ICU requiring close medical observation.
  • •Ms. Namtan stated, 'It is a matter of science,' refuting claims of bad luck or amulets attracting lightning.
  • •The lightning strike is attributed to Piyawan being in an open, elevated area on the flyover during a storm.
  • •Piyawan's mobile phone was damaged, and his motorcycle requires inspection for damage.
  • •Doctors will conduct further scans, including brain MRI and electrocardiogram, to assess long-term effects.

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Key Quotes

Ms. Namtan (Pseudonym)
"It is a matter of science."
เป็นเรื่องทางวิทยาศาสตร์

Key Entities

Person

Piyawan(นายปิยะ)
A food delivery rider who was struck by lightning.
Ms. Namtan(นางสาวน้ำตาล)
Wife of Piyawan, providing updates on his condition and explaining the scientific nature of the incident.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jessada Denduangboripant(รศ.ดร.เจษฎา เด่นดวงบริพันธ์)
Professor at the Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, and science communicator who explained the lightning strike phenomenon.
Luang Por Phun Sarnp, Wat Ang Sila(หลวงพ่อพูลทรัพย์ วัดอ่างศิลา)
One of the amulets Piyawan was wearing, mentioned in the context of explanations for the lightning strike.
Luang Por Luea, Wat Sao Cha Ngok, Chachoengsao(หลวงพ่อเหลือ วัดสาวชะโงก ฉะเชิงเทรา)
One of the amulets Piyawan was wearing, mentioned in the context of explanations for the lightning strike.
Luang Por Sothorn, Droplet Edition(หลวงพ่อโสธร รุ่นหยดน้ำ)
One of the amulets Piyawan was wearing, mentioned in the context of explanations for the lightning strike.

Place

Ratchaviphawadee Rangsit Elevated Road(สะพานยกระดับรัชวิภา ถนนวิภาวดีรังสิต)
The location where Piyawan was struck by lightning.
Ratchayothin Intersection(แยกรัชโยธิน)
A landmark near where the lightning strike occurred.
Bangkok(กทม.)ℹ️
The capital city of Thailand where the incident took place.

Organization

Chulalongkorn University(จุฬาลงกรณ์มหาวิทยาลัย)ℹ️
The university where Dr. Jessada Denduangboripant is a professor.