reader Posted February 24 Posted February 24 From Khaosod English SUVARNABHUMI — A potential tragedy was averted at Thailand’s Suvarnabhumi Airport when police successfully intercepted a British man attempting to jump from an elevated roadway, with crucial assistance from a Thai woman who acted as an negotiator during the tense situation. The incident, which occurred on February 21 at approximately 8:00 p.m. on Exit Route 1 of the airport’s elevated road system, was first revealed through social media on February 23 when the “Jor Jae Jab Jorn” Facebook page shared footage of the rescue operation. Police Colonel Jakrapong Nuchpadung, Superintendent of Suvarnabhumi Airport Police Station (Airport 1), reported that authorities received an alert about a foreign man sitting and standing precariously on the outer edge of the elevated roadway. Recognizing the high-risk situation, police quickly assembled a response team including tourist police and airport patrol units. https://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/2025/02/24/language-skills-swift-action-save-life-in-suvarnabhumi-airport-drama/ Quote
