Derek B

As I understand it the official Thai RTA death toll does not include those who die after leaving the scene of the accident. I wonder how other countries report RTA deaths.

23 hours ago, oztaurus said:

I'm too lazy to look up the relevant posts but I am sure I have seen statistics that these "dangerous days" actually have a lower rate of fatalities per day than the normal daily average .... possibly due to the roads being so jam-packed that people can't travel fast enough to kill themselves (though total accident and non-fatal injury rates are probably higher)

That was the case in the UK during public holiday RTA statistics reporting on TV - years ago though.

Hate Thai taxis - much preferred UBER in Thailand and now only the inferior GRAB. GRAB drivers and cars are okay just the software & connectivity sucks. Prefer private hire to & from DMK & BKK airports.

11 hours ago, ad61 said:

"Encouraging tourists to use degradable or reusable containers"

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Brilliant...................

Are there any more recent post than 2004 and from the Prasat/Surin area?

On 12/12/2018 at 9:19 PM, scorecard said:

And as this unfolds she perhaps notes that the far left white line in unbroken whereas the other lines between the lanes are broken but she just assumes (if she gives it any thought) it's unbroken because that way it looks more professional or perhaps more beautiful. 

 

 

Exactly...............no Highway Code Booklet in Thai, Khmer, Lao..............or English for that matter. Even in the UK new signs & Road Markings appear without explanation. Yellow solid line on the right, white on the left..............you just have to use common sense which many Thai road users lack. Some Thai Land Transport videos so old I am surprised they are not reel to reel & in black and white.

Welcome to the new UAE.....................

3 hours ago, Huckenfell said:

Look again, the motorcyclist was riding steadily in the m/c lane. The truck definately cut the corner into the m/c lane and run him down. This truck drive obviously does not know how wide he should  place his truck to avoid enroaching on the m/c lane on a bend. HE is the guilty one not the M/c.

 

Interesting comment re M/C lane................it is a hard shoulder to spread the load/weight of traffic using the nearside lane otherwise over time the nearside lane will subside. Obviously safer for a m/c to use the hard shoulder more often than not however not on this occasion.

The Dept of Land Transport should utilise such graphic videos to educate both bike riders & drivers of the risks in using the hard shoulder as a driving lane. 

22 hours ago, geoffbezoz said:

Cleary the truck driver is guilty of failing to stop.  However the unfortunate death of the motor cyclist just typifies the stupidity of motorcyclists in Thailand.  This happens often. They do not have the common sense to understand the physical movement of a truck with trailer whilst making a left curve yet they are still stupid enough to undertake !!  Anyone who suggests that the motorcylist was not at fault for his/her own demise must be sadly lacking in road skills.

Actually the driver did stop, got out had a look saw there was nothing he could do for the bike rider - then knowingly departed the scene of a fatal accident he was involved in.

11 hours ago, webfact said:

A motorcycle rider who took him to the scene of the crime was not involved. 

Not an accessory to a homicide then?

18 hours ago, Jonathan Fairfield said:

REMINDER: British Embassy has now stopped issuing income letters

 

 

Should now be a reassignment of personnel or a head count reduction at the UK Embassy in Thailand.

8 minutes ago, scorecard said:

 

All the more reason to only use mainstream insurance companies who are honest and ethical and no record of playing games. They do exist, not difficult to find.

 

AXA, Chubb.... and more.

 

And always read everything and ensure the coverage is what you want. It's been mentioned before that many folks take 'travel insurance' without checking and blindly assume it covers everything including all medical scenarios. But often 'travel insurance' means coverage for delayed flights, stolen baggage etc., and no medical cover at all.

 

Carefully check the details before you buy. 

 

Exactly.....................look at the general & specific exclusions not just the benefits.

Maybe she actually only slipped & fell in head first - easily done and probably miss reported.

UK Embassy in Thailnd should step in and get her back to the UK so NHS can treat her ASAP. She will have to repay GOV.UK back in due course.

She will also be able to start legal action against her insurance company all the sooner.

A UK national newspaper or TV channel could assist to shame the insurance company into paying out.

7 hours ago, Just1Voice said:

From everything I've seen over the past 10 years here, Thai simply do not believe in, understand the concept of "preventative maintenance".  They build something, or do something, and think it will simply stay that way all on it's own forever. 

Totally agree............applies to cars & small motor cycles too.......not sure about the big bikes though.

Something like the USA's ESTA visa waiver system is what is really required = $14 fee and valid for 2 years & up to 90 days stay.

In the UK if the finder does not hand over the cash or declare the fact to the police it can be an offence of "theft by retention".

Good guy to give the cabby a reward too.

The point about paying vehicle registration fees (tax) is to be able to trace the vehicle & subsequently the owner and the driver. It also ensures the vehicle is insured & road worthy (presumably). So therefore I do not see a need to prevent registration due to unpaid fines as the courts can take the appropriate action in due course to recover the unpaid fines.

It just amazes me that freelance video photographers appear to been given permission to walk into a police station at will.

Correct disposal of the plastic waste is the under lying issue surely.

On 12/1/2018 at 1:48 PM, CharlieH said:

hardly call a 300 baht charge being "fleeced", yes it may have been incorrect but far from "fleeced"

Apparently he was wrongly charged repeatedly..............I will settle for being fleeced by the system.

11 hours ago, mikebell said:

The big spenders are mainly European/American.  The Government should encourage retirees from these countries by allowing them to buy a house and get a visa without 800,000 in a Thai bank.  They have to have a minimum spend of 65,000 a month.  Why can't anyone in Government see this?

Exactly but then property prices will sky rocket & Thai's will be squeezed out of the best locations.

On 11/29/2018 at 5:30 PM, madmitch said:

Anyone believe these figures?

 

 

Anyone really interested in statistics like this?

16 hours ago, darksidedog said:

“However, the foreigner applying for the visa (or permit-to-stay) will still have to prove that they have the funds to stay in the country, such as by showing bank statements that prove the foreigner has B800,000 in a Thai bank account,” he said.
Read more at https://www.thephuketnews.com/income-statement-letters-from-embassies-no-longer-required-confirms-phuket-immigration-69438.php#IZF5tP7cSx8GQ7b0.99

So is that the only option? What about the 65,000 a month? Is that no longer an option? It seems that if we want to stay we have to put money into banks that many of us dont fully trust. I feel somewhat betrayed by the Embassies. You can guarantee they will not be there in our corner if/when our cash has vanished.

I hope immigration can come up with much firmer details on what is and isn't acceptable before crunch time comes, as I can already hear the squeals of pain and outrage.

Why does it have to be a Thai bank I wonder?

However all these Embassies have been doing it in the past and now have suddenly lost the ability to.

The 800,000 baht for 3 months prior to applying is what needs justification.