This Thai Mall Came Up With Foot-Operated Lifts So Customers Can Avoid Touching Buttons With Hands

Control panels for foot


Images adapted from: The Standard and Amarin TV

As a response to the eased lockdown, Seacon Square shopping mall in Bangkok came up with some changes and health measures to ensure its customers’ safety.

One of the changes included altering lift control panels, which allow customers to use only their foot to control the machine.

Image credit: Amarin TV

Unlike traditional lifts, customers can select the floor and open or close the door by stepping on the pedals without having to push any buttons with their hands. 

The mall expects to install the new control panels to all of its lifts, at both Srinakarin and Bangkae branches, in 7 to 10 days.

This innovative measure could drastically reduce the risk of catching COVID-19. 

Image credit: The Standard

The pedals are installed for the calling buttons as well
Image credit: Amarin TV


Netizens applauded the idea


Folk online were impressed by the lifts’ new look that gave out a futuristic vibe. They were also praising the mall for its creativity.

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Translation: This is the first time I saw this. What an idea!

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Translation: This should be everywhere.

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Translation: I dig this new normal!

Thanks, Seacon Square, for making us enjoy our shopping time even more!

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