Originally posted by goodheart:isn't it obvious that the thai teen family is too greedy and that dragg has no brains
school holiday ending soon.
why everyone say school holidays ending soon ar?
Originally posted by Jiani:why everyone say school holidays ending soon ar?
cos its ending soon.
Originally posted by Jiani:why everyone say school holidays ending soon ar?
its means a lot of kids are posting here during school holiday.
Hi all, I followed the thai teenager incident at our MRT station closely. The manner that the young soul reacted to her mishap was admirable. The way on how anonymous singaporeans stepped forward and donate generously was in no way less commendable. To see the case going to court however, is truly unfortunate.
Many talked about the $5K that SMRT gave, and the subjectivity of the appropriateness of the sum caused many debates. Should we put things in perspective and examine the case objectively, since it is now a high court case, i cannot see how SMRT can be successfully sued for any negligence. I am eager to find out the findings from the CCTV, and I guess that will put an end to many emotional ranting. I believe the police have seen it, and I read from the papers that the father had seen it. Very soon, we will know the integrity of the whole incident. Personally I feel that we have a solid public transport system that has not improve enough over the last 5 years to meet the rise in population and commuting demand. This shows how effective the communication was between the ministries and hopefully with the recent cabinet shake-up, things can finally progress faster.
coming back, I do understand from a Law term - occupiers' liability, that SMRT can be sued if it has not taken good care of its premises. People falling off from faulty escalators within the station, slipping over puddle of water that was left behind by the station cleaners, or hurt from spalling ceiling tiles can sue SMRT with valid reasons. IF the CCTV footage shows the thai dame falling over the yellow line like someone who suddenly lost consciousness, I'm afraid we do not have much of a case here.
Originally posted by 1P1N1S:Hi all, I followed the thai teenager incident at our MRT station closely. The manner that the young soul reacted to her mishap was admirable. The way on how anonymous singaporeans stepped forward and donate generously was in no way less commendable. To see the case going to court however, is truly unfortunate.
Many talked about the $5K that SMRT gave, and the subjectivity of the appropriateness of the sum caused many debates. Should we put things in perspective and examine the case objectively, since it is now a high court case, i cannot see how SMRT can be successfully sued for any negligence. I am eager to find out the findings from the CCTV, and I guess that will put an end to many emotional ranting. I believe the police have seen it, and I read from the papers that the father had seen it. Very soon, we will know the integrity of the whole incident. Personally I feel that we have a solid public transport system that has not improve enough over the last 5 years to meet the rise in population and commuting demand. This shows how effective the communication was between the ministries and hopefully with the recent cabinet shake-up, things can finally progress faster.
coming back, I do understand from a Law term - occupiers' liability, that SMRT can be sued if it has not taken good care of its premises. People falling off from faulty escalators within the station, slipping over puddle of water that was left behind by the station cleaners, or hurt from spalling ceiling tiles can sue SMRT with valid reasons. IF the CCTV footage shows the thai dame falling over the yellow line like someone who suddenly lost consciousness, I'm afraid we do not have much of a case here.
hi!
Welcome to the forum!
In the past 24 years that the MRT has been in operation for the above ground stations, how many cases have there been of people accidentally falling into the path of incoming trains because the platform was overcrowded due to the fact there are no platform doors?
There is a higher chance of people falling into the path of an incoming bus at any given bus stop because of the fact there are no yellow lines, and platform doors. Perhaps, the authorities should look into the possibility of erecting platform doors for bus stops.
Originally posted by ditzy:In the past 24 years that the MRT has been in operation for the above ground stations, how many cases have there been of people accidentally falling into the path of incoming trains because the platform was overcrowded due to the fact there are no platform doors?
There is a higher chance of people falling into the path of an incoming bus at any given bus stop because of the fact there are no yellow lines, and platform doors. Perhaps, the authorities should look into the possibility of erecting platform doors for bus stops.
should put barriers by the road
Originally posted by Jiani:
should put barriers by the road
Solid idea! Put farking barriers everyfarkingwhere. Give this man a nobel peace prize, please.
no fear of jaywalking le!
Originally posted by ditzy:Solid idea! Put farking barriers everyfarkingwhere. Give this man a nobel peace prize, please.
shes a girl.
Originally posted by Director Hitman:
shes a girl.
Do you farking think I farking care?
Originally posted by ditzy:Do you farking think I farking care?
why ditzy today so unhappy.
Originally posted by ditzy:Do you farking think I farking care
......................of course not.just wondering if u turned into an an australian aborigine over the weekend with such language n manners.
double posts..
Originally posted by Director Hitman:......................of course not.just wondering if u turned into an an australian aborigine over the weekend with such language n manners.
i guess ditzy got pissed off by someone
Originally posted by Jiani:
i guess ditzy got pissed off by someone
nio idea why he is pissed off....perhaps he ate something bad.
RAIL operator SMRT yesterday broke its silence on how it has helped the Thai teenager who lost both her legs after landing on an MRT track and being hit by a train.
The father of 15-year-old Nitcharee Peneakchanasak, Mr Kittanesh Peneakchanasak, 56, is suing SMRT for negligence on her behalf.
SMRT had earlier declined to comment on media reports that quoted Mr Peneakchanasak as expressing disappointment over the $5,000 he said the rail operator had offered as compensation. Relating what had happened so far, SMRT said that following the incident on April 3, it immediately began looking at how it could help Nitcharee and her family.
'We were mindful of the special circumstances surrounding the case: A young girl who was alone in Singapore was seriously hurt, and needed her family by her side as she sought to overcome the trauma and recuperate.'
To facilitate her family travelling to Singapore to be with her, SMRT said it offered 'an initial financial support' of $10,000 to cover the expenses incurred during their journey and stay here. 'Our help was meant to be a goodwill gesture, not compensation,' it said. It added that this was clearly indicated to the father in their meeting and he 'accepted our offers of help'.
Following an appeal by him through the Thai Embassy for further help, SMRT provided a further assistance of $5,000 at the end of last month, it said.
-- ST
Originally posted by QX179R:SMRT: $15,000 given to family as goodwill aid
RAIL operator SMRT yesterday broke its silence on how it has helped the Thai teenager who lost both her legs after landing on an MRT track and being hit by a train.
The father of 15-year-old Nitcharee Peneakchanasak, Mr Kittanesh Peneakchanasak, 56, is suing SMRT for negligence on her behalf.
SMRT had earlier declined to comment on media reports that quoted Mr Peneakchanasak as expressing disappointment over the $5,000 he said the rail operator had offered as compensation. Relating what had happened so far, SMRT said that following the incident on April 3, it immediately began looking at how it could help Nitcharee and her family.
'We were mindful of the special circumstances surrounding the case: A young girl who was alone in Singapore was seriously hurt, and needed her family by her side as she sought to overcome the trauma and recuperate.'
To facilitate her family travelling to Singapore to be with her, SMRT said it offered 'an initial financial support' of $10,000 to cover the expenses incurred during their journey and stay here. 'Our help was meant to be a goodwill gesture, not compensation,' it said. It added that this was clearly indicated to the father in their meeting and he 'accepted our offers of help'.
Following an appeal by him through the Thai Embassy for further help, SMRT provided a further assistance of $5,000 at the end of last month, it said.
-- ST
huh? who win the case?
Originally posted by ditzy:In the past 24 years that the MRT has been in operation for the above ground stations, how many cases have there been of people accidentally falling into the path of incoming trains because the platform was overcrowded due to the fact there are no platform doors?
There is a higher chance of people falling into the path of an incoming bus at any given bus stop because of the fact there are no yellow lines, and platform doors. Perhaps, the authorities should look into the possibility of erecting platform doors for bus stops.
so whats your point? the fact it didnt happen often enough mean smrt is not wrong or she has herself to blame for falling onto the wrong place or both?
Originally posted by QX179R:SMRT: $15,000 given to family as goodwill aid
RAIL operator SMRT yesterday broke its silence on how it has helped the Thai teenager who lost both her legs after landing on an MRT track and being hit by a train.
The father of 15-year-old Nitcharee Peneakchanasak, Mr Kittanesh Peneakchanasak, 56, is suing SMRT for negligence on her behalf.
SMRT had earlier declined to comment on media reports that quoted Mr Peneakchanasak as expressing disappointment over the $5,000 he said the rail operator had offered as compensation. Relating what had happened so far, SMRT said that following the incident on April 3, it immediately began looking at how it could help Nitcharee and her family.
'We were mindful of the special circumstances surrounding the case: A young girl who was alone in Singapore was seriously hurt, and needed her family by her side as she sought to overcome the trauma and recuperate.'
To facilitate her family travelling to Singapore to be with her, SMRT said it offered 'an initial financial support' of $10,000 to cover the expenses incurred during their journey and stay here. 'Our help was meant to be a goodwill gesture, not compensation,' it said. It added that this was clearly indicated to the father in their meeting and he 'accepted our offers of help'.
Following an appeal by him through the Thai Embassy for further help, SMRT provided a further assistance of $5,000 at the end of last month, it said.
-- ST
As predicted on page 1....
We cant say much till the CCTV is out. but i think 3.4mil is too much..
Jiani when ur school holidays end?
Originally posted by CfCJ:We cant say much till the CCTV is out. but i think 3.4mil is too much..
the 3.4 million is just an amount they'll use for bargaining. chances of such an amount being awarded is very very low.
Originally posted by dragg:so whats your point? the fact it didnt happen often enough mean smrt is not wrong or she has herself to blame for falling onto the wrong place or both?
There is no point, I am just stating the facts.