LivinginKata

We moved to Kata 17 years ago. Back then Patong on a steep decline with too much traffic, too many poor quality tourist, taxi mafia, etc. Perfect for the party animals. While the through traffic along Patak road is a nightmare, and there has been over building, Kata never has gone fully into the nightlife scene.

Looks like both wearing helmets. He just drove into the ditch.

We happen to walk along the closed pathway this morning. Lot of sandbanks with chickens walking about. I cant believe how badly the town hall have allowed this walkway to deteriorate. Even pulled removed wiring from the public lights,

The road is well light.

It was a PCX, hardly a 'Big Bike'. But a lot of power, For sure no M/C driving experience. But its a steep rise on road and I doubt going so fast as wife jumped off. Just so unlucky to go into the deep drainage ditch. No mention of helmet of how he died. I guess head injury. I live just off that road bend and we see plenty bikes in the ditch on the downside of road. Mostly caused while braking on slick busy fast road.

True, but unusual place to come off road. I passed the accident at 06,30. It;s going up a steep hill medium right hand bend. He seemed to have come off to left of bend. Not a normal place to have accidents.

I have heard that they do fiddle the deaths details to show a lower number.

Pie in the sky. More money wasted with inflated expensive studies

I have been looking at all these Russian bashing posts. Over 25 years of long term home rentals I cant think of a 'bad' Russian tenant. On the other we have had many Brit/German/Dutch/Spanish horror stories. Right now we are all full in Kata with Russian. All very nice neighbours.

The Dr asked the security guard if the could walk along the beach. Security said ok.

That's why she is pushing back and trying through pressers to throw light on the corruption.

I think she is looking for real justice in the corrupt police/judicial system.

What a surprise ...

Crossy Crossy ..... not necessary

9 year old topic. WoW

Not for the server who would have to pay their bill ....

I am saying that under Thai driving laws only a Thai Motor Bike license is legal in Thailand. What I am saying is that every visitor here in Thailand is driving a mbike illegally and the police well know that. Rich Rich picking. The rentor should not rent byt we all know that will never happen. Thousands of bikes rented every day here in Phuket where not even travel insurance will cover accident injuries.

They would if the police confiscated all those with no motor bike license. And they all know only a Thai motor bike license is valid. All International permits only allow car here in Thailand, even if endorsed for mbike. And really how many tourists have a mbike license in home country ?

My link to another news media has been removed as I cant quote from other media but in that story he was described as a 68 year old American. And he looks it from what we can see from the blurred photo

My son first visit to Patong about 25 years ago. Let him drive my big bike. Mbike taxi turn right into Nanai 2 hit someone. My son passing by and stop to help. Yes .... he was accused cause accident. Came back my house with taxi driver and police in town. He in panic. Wanted borrow big money from me. I wandered down, looked at the damage and told taxi driver can get new plastic bits for 2,000 baht. Police agree. 2,000 baht done deal.

He is 68. Why so many poster talk about 28. Just displays that almost all poster never read the original story.

Maybe 6 months ago in Rawai about Fisherman Way. Merc run into back of bike. Kill American man and his Luxemburg girl friend.

Clearly bought way out. Much like the Russian lady lawyer kill 2 on bike. Parents of the Lux lady cant get any info from police. Complete silence.

The bike renter was fined 2,000 baht for not checking for license. That's the official fine rate.

Club Meds 30 year lease expired a few years ago. So cant only be there since about the 90s. Unless that was the 2nd 30 year lease ??