In an astonishing turn of events on a brisk Monday night, the bustling streets of Bangkok bore witness to a spectacle straight out of an action movie. Right there on Taksin Road, the seemingly mundane commute took an extraordinary twist when Bus No. 167 got a lift, not from hydraulics or any earthly means as one might expect, but by low-hanging communication cables that playfully suspended the bus three meters above the ground. Talk about an unexpected pit stop!
The evening had already painted the sky with the usual city hustle when disaster nearly struck. The bus, driven by the intrepid Apinya, 34, had just made its way down from the scenic descent of Bangkok Bridge. With Chom Thong Road insight, the journey was supposed to be as smooth as butter. But the universe had other plans when the vehicle suddenly decided to channel its inner figure skater, slipping and sliding across the moist tarmac.
Ms. Apinya, channeling nerves of steel and dexterous hands, did her utmost to steer the titanic vehicle away from hapless motorists, battling the wheel with the dexterity of a veteran. But alas, her heroic feat led her to an unforeseen foe—a most unlikely tango partner: communication cables. Oh, how those cables valiantly hooked onto the bus’s left-wing mirror, turning the modest vehicle into Bangkok’s impromptu portrait of modern art as it dangled perilously above ground.
A quick glance inside the floating contraption revealed a cadre of awestruck individuals: the stalwart bus conductor and three intrepid passengers, all unharmed and no doubt boasting selfies for life. Despite their elevation, nobody onboard suffered even a scratch, and one might say they got a free aerial view of Taksin Road—now that’s an experience not advertised on your average city tour.
Emergency responders, including the nimble footed Bukkalo police, the efficient Poh Teck Tung rescuers, and the ever-dependable electricity repair crews, converged on the scene with admirable swiftness. Arriving at the stroke of 11:45 PM, they were greeted by the sight of the city’s new floating landmark. Apinya, undeterred and resourceful, noted a curious blend of water and engine oil painting patterns on the road beneath—a slick mix worthy of a slip-and-slide party.
Photos and videos of this impromptu suspension act were shared like wildfire by an army of impressed netizens, whose thumbs worked overtime to broadcast this urban legend in-the-making. Despite the surprisingly light traffic—being the last No. 167 run of the night—social media was abuzz with comments hailing the miraculous oversight that ensured all souls emerged unscathed.
With the digital airwaves saturated with disbelief, repair crews set to the task at hand, untangling the vehicle from its high wires. And as gravity graciously reclaimed the still-airborne bus with the aid of a judiciously summoned crane, it settled back to earth with no visible harm done.
In the ostensible realm of what could have been disastrous, the night turned out to be simply unforgettable, a testament to the unpredictability of city life that makes Bangkok, a place of wonders and serendipitous cable lifts, truly extraordinary.
This is unbelievable! Is it even possible for a bus to be lifted by cables? Seems a bit too extraordinary to be true!
Actually, when you think about it, the weight distribution and tension could really catch if the cables were low enough.
It’s physics, my friends. Sometimes reality is stranger than fiction!
The skill of the driver though! Could have been a disaster if she wasn’t so adept.
Totally agree. Apinya is a hero for keeping everyone safe.
Do you think she should get an award for this? It’s not an everyday feat!
I mean, it’s just her job to be careful. But yes, impressive under pressure!
Why are those cables hanging so low in the first place? That’s a major safety hazard.
Completely agree. Infrastructure maintenance seems lacking. This could have been tragic.
With the number of tourists around, it’s amazing more accidents like this aren’t happening.
It’s funny how people take selfies in the strangest situations. What world are we living in?
Everything is content these days. Sad but true.
I’m just glad no one got hurt. Cables and buses, what a combo!
As they say, all’s well that ends well!
Exactly, it’s a miracle considering how dangerous it could have been.
Imagine explaining this to a classroom of 6th graders. A real-life physics problem in Bangkok!
That’s one way to make physics interesting for sure!
What does this say about our infrastructure? It’s not just an isolated incident; these things can be prevented with better urban planning.
Absolutely, city planners need to see this as a wake-up call.
This is why I always take the subway. Buses in Bangkok are just too wild for me.
Saw the video of this. Legit looked like an action movie scene!
All those responders arriving just in time. It must have felt like being at the premiere of a blockbuster!
Imagine the news headlines if that bus had fallen! What a lucky escape for all involved!
Truly lucky. I hope we learn from this before another miracle is needed.
This city keeps proving how it never sleeps. Always something happening!
Who needs cable cars when you have buses doing the trick? 😂
Haha, right? Bangkok’s version of a thriller.
I heard the cable repair guys aren’t getting paid enough for constant call-outs like this.
Would have loved to see that art-like spectacle in person. Makes for a good story to tell.
Hope they investigate thoroughly to prevent this from happening again.