In a rather curious twist of urban escapade, an adventurous soul, known only by his daring moniker ‘Nut’, transformed a mundane Tuesday at Wat Mangkon metro station into an impromptu spectacle. Armed with a penchant for the unconventional and possibly a need for adrenaline, Nut slid spectacularly down the precarious gap between escalators—leaving Bangkok Expressway and Metro (BEM) less than amused.
The incident was immortalized in a video uploaded by “Nut Freerunning” on Facebook, tagged appropriately with “Slider+MRT+freerunning”, and subsequently went viral. Captured on the station’s security cameras at 1:43 PM, the footage reveals Nut navigating through the throngs of bewildered commuters at the bustling exit No. 1 on the Blue Line, operated by BEM. His daring descent concluded in a rather unceremonious landing, prompting a digital uproar amongst netizens.
The post garnered a flood of reactions, with many online commentators expressing concerns over the potential dangers such antics pose to the public. Calls for Nut to remove the video echoed across social media platforms. Unfazed, Nut initially responded with a laissez-faire “Thank you,” coupled with the cheeky remark, “I didn’t get caught”. However, as pressure mounted, the video eventually disappeared from his freerunning page, a quiet concession to the uproar.
Not one to take such antics lightly, BEM swiftly filed a police complaint against Nut on grounds of inappropriate behavior, a move underscoring the potential risks to public safety. Determined to deter future daredevils, Bangkok’s metro authority has announced plans to bolster security at their stations. Innovative measures, such as strategically placed barriers between escalators, are being considered to put a definitive stop to any copycat stunts that may be inspired by Nut’s aerial escapade.
Moreover, BEM has pledged to tighten vigilance across all metro stations, tasking security personnel to keep a watchful eye on commuters who might entertain similar thoughts of turning metro rides into a circus act. A reminder to passengers across the metro system: the rules are there for everyone’s safety, and BEM stresses adherence to these regulations as paramount.
While Nut’s escapade may have entertained some and irked others, it certainly served as a stark reminder of the thin line between thrill-seeking and recklessness. As BEM steers its focus towards enhanced safety and responsible commuting, Nut’s journey down the escalator will surely be remembered—if not as a feat of freerunning prowess, then as a catalyst for more secure public transit.
This guy should be celebrated, not criminalized. He just brought some excitement to everyone’s day!
Seriously? He put people in danger, and what if someone tries to copy him? That’s irresponsible.
It’s not like he forced anyone to do it. People need to take responsibility for their own actions.
I can’t believe some people are defending this. Do we not care about safety anymore?
Chill out! It was just a one-time thing. Geez, not everything is a big deal.
Nut got what he deserved! I’m glad BEM is taking action to prevent this craziness again.
BEM is overreacting. A few barriers won’t stop someone determined to freerun.
It’s a start though, and it might deter people from trying it in the first place.
Exactly, it’s not foolproof, but it’s better than doing nothing.
Nut is a legend! I can’t wait to see what he does next.
Nut’s stunt was dangerous, what if a kid tried to follow his example?
Adults should be setting better examples, you’re right. Kids mimic what they see.
Totally! Kids don’t know any better—they just see the thrill.
Part of me admires his bravery, but he should’ve thought about the consequences.
Exactly! Bravery isn’t worth much if it puts others at risk.
Oh come on, live a little, don’t just exist. I say well done to him.
The idiot thinks rules don’t apply to him. Glad penalties are being enforced.
He just showed us how boring life has become with these rules everywhere.
Way to make the station unsafe. Can’t believe Nut’s followers encourage this nonsense.
Exactly, Karen, it’s reckless!
Isn’t this just classic youthful rebellion? Trying to make a statement in concrete jungles.
We should criticize less and innovate more. How about safer thrill-seeking platforms?
Good point, Emily! More options would definitely help mitigate unsafe stunts.
Nut shouldn’t be punished for creative expression, but he should be a bit more thoughtful.
Creative expression ends where public danger begins, though.
People are wound too tight! Nut’s video was funny, take it easy guys.
I work in safety systems and this kind of behavior needs a two-pronged approach: education and prevention.
Spot on! Educate people, and they’ll think twice, prevent with sound policies.
Nut is a bad influence. It’s embarassing that some people idolize him.
Do you ever laugh and enjoy life, Olivia? A little adrenaline doesn’t hurt!
Hope the BEM really ups their safety measures. It’s not the last we’ll see of these stunts.
I want to see more innovative safety measures rather than just restricting everything.
How about investing in thrill-seeking parks? Direct this energy somewhere safer.
That would be a great idea, Anna! Control the chaos!
Nut might be the wake-up call BEM needed to enhance commuter safety.