At a golf course in Bangkok, Thailand, a female caddie was struck by lightning and died.
On the 24th (local time), Thai media including the Bangkok Post reported that around 5:30 p.m. on the 18th, a report was filed that caddies were struck by lightning and injured at a golf course in the Khlong Sam Wa district of Bangkok, Thailand.
One of the caddies struck by lightning sustained serious injuries and was taken to a hospital but ultimately died. According to the outlet, a total of eight people, including four caddies, were continuing a round at the golf course at the time.
The bereaved family of the deceased caddie shared the news on social networking services (SNS), and messages of condolence followed. An internet user who said they had worked as a caddie wrote, "Caddies cannot stop unless the customers stop," adding, "Even if it pours, we have to walk along, and when there is lightning, we sometimes crouch together."
They added, "I want to tell all golfers that the safest thing to do is to stop play immediately when it starts raining. That way, both golfers and caddies are safe," and said, "You can resume the round after the rain stops."