Summary of the drama "Bird Wanwangwang" used "grout powder" to play at the Phra Pradaeng Songkran festival, ultimately bowing in apology and mixing it with water to show it was just powder.
It became a widely discussed online drama when the prankster influencer"Bird Wanwangwang"posted a clip playing Songkran water festival at Phra Pradaeng, holding a bag of "grout powder." He opened it, poured the powder into a container, mixed it with water, and splashed people participating in the water festivities. After the clip was shared, many viewers commented and expressed opinions.
Meanwhile, the fan pageDrama-addictexplained the dangers of grout, stating that Crocodile brand grout adhesive (and other cement-based grout adhesives) mainly contains cement, silica sand, and chemical additives. When exposed to moisture or water, it becomes highly alkaline. Contact with human skin can cause various levels of harm, as follows:
1. Skin contact
Cement in the grout absorbs moisture from the skin, causing dryness, redness, itching, and irritation. Prolonged exposure without washing off, or contact with sweaty or damp skin, can cause chemical burns, dermatitis, or skin peeling.
2. Eye exposure (very dangerous)
The alkaline nature of cement dust reacts with tears causing severe irritation, burning, redness, and conjunctivitis. If not rinsed promptly, it can cause deep corneal ulcers or severe damage leading to vision loss.
3. Inhalation of dust
Pouring or mixing powdered grout releases dust that, if inhaled, irritates the respiratory tract, causing nasal and throat irritation, coughing, or sneezing. Long-term inhalation may harm the lungs.
4. Accidental ingestion
The chemicals cause severe irritation to lips, throat, and digestive tract, a common accident especially among young children who put it in their mouths.
Subsequently, Crocodile Corporation Limited issued a statement clarifying that they have contacted the content owner to request removal of the video from all social media platforms, as the content involves improper use of the product and may pose safety risks to consumers and the public.
The company emphasized the importance of using the product correctly according to guidelines and prioritizing safety. They will closely monitor the situation and take appropriate actions as necessary.
Most recently, "Bird Wanwangwang" posted a video addressing the controversy, showing the grout bag and stating it contained powder, which he said was flour. He resealed the bag after adding the flour and demonstrated mixing it with water to drink. In the video, he bowed in apology, admitting his ignorance.