I think it would be relevant to reveal exactly how seriously regulated this kind of activity is in Phuket. This would make the tourist and local users feel much safer.

Posted by Sailor on April 19, 2014 12:18

@Sailor - about as regulated as the testing of the beaches which we were promised would be made public on a regular basis, but seems to have been swept under the table. When I first lived here I used to think some people were cynical but now I have been here many years you have to be unless you are delusional.

Posted by Golf on April 19, 2014 12:34

"Most of the bungy jumps on Phuket are seriously regulated"

That's a bit like saying "You're seriously pregnant".

Posted by Smithy on April 19, 2014 14:34

Having seen pictures it appears arrayed steel cable may well be the cause of the tragic accident

Posted by Tolsti on April 19, 2014 14:42

Yes seriously regulated like the one in Katu where the tourist hit the water and was caught on you tube? How quick the folks are to forget Rishi Baveja who jumped 165 feet with a bungee cord that came loose. Safety is not a word that is used often enough in Thailand. Tough to the bouncers and maybe no opening as the ghosts are already upon the Phuket Bungy Jump.

Posted by Robin on April 19, 2014 15:06

It's obvious what happened. The limit switch didn't work, so the wire snapped.

Posted by sir burr on April 19, 2014 16:46

It is true there are minimal government requirements regarding Bungy Jumping in Thailand but this is also the case in many many countries worldwide.

As one of the owners of Pattaya Bungy Jump I can assure you that safety is our very highest priority. Since opening in 1989 we have jumped over 50,000 people with a 100% safety record. Most Bungy Jumps voluntarily adhere to either the SANZ or BERSA codes of practices for safe jumping and this is certainly the case for us at Pattaya Bungy Jump.

It is my responsibility as an owner to ensure the safety of all our guests and staff. We do this by maintaining our equipment, inspecting everything and checking, checking and checking everything. I will gladly spend the time with anyone who is interested in better understanding what we do to keep everyone safe and of course all our guests are very welcome to view our operating licence, TAT Licence, Staff first aid certification and Insurance policies.

Please, lets let the authorities complete their investigation before condemning adventure sports in Thailand

Posted by Mark on April 19, 2014 17:05

I wouldn't call this a accident, bungy jumping might be regulated the contruction doubtfully isnt,the cabling arrangement looks wrongly placed & under engineered,codes of practice regulations inspections by qualified engineers occupational health & safety seem to not exist or a minor technicality to be ignored in Thailand
what Engineer? approved this for even testing you will find there will be none,earlier this week was a
backhoe going over side of cliff with driver,worksite safety is non existant,
ignoring safety doing things on the cheap,non compliant or just sub standard if they have any standards or compliance causes a rising avoidable death toll NO person should go to work one day and lose there life doing so,
condolences to family and friends.

Posted by slickmelb on April 19, 2014 17:44

Can Phuketwan can follow this ***** until finish, for your readers know the TRUE

Posted by jbaemm on April 20, 2014 01:39

latest is had a permit for a 12 metre tower (which doesnt seem appropriate for a bungy jumping activity)they ignored that and built a 52 metre tower
What? nobody noticed this extra length no follow up inspections during construction & even got to the point of testing it,did sombodies hand get crossed with silver to over look a few technicalitys, heres the result two deaths and one in casualty.

Posted by slickmelb on April 22, 2014 20:34