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Very lucky cyclist, only inches away from getting his head smashed.  I have been on my bicycle several times in Pattaya but avoid the most congested roads.  Also cycling without a helmet is stupid.  

The first thing I did was to install mirrors on my electric bicycle, you need to be aware of any big trucks behind you at all times. 

Very lucky escape, hope he learned his lesson. 


 

You just don't leave a 3 year old out in the road without supervision, especially not in the crazy Pattaya traffic. 
Was the mother nearby ?  Was the 3 year old used to play outside alone or only with his siblings? 

Maybe they are first time visitors who knows, a terrible lesson to pay for the family! 


 

Another gambler lost their life in the Thai traffic.  It's a risky game we all have to play.   
 

 

On 5/13/2024 at 5:45 AM, Marco100 said:

Wonder what's the reason 🤔 ? He didn't have money to apply a Retirement Visa ?

My guess he is wanted for something back home in NZ, or the mafia is after him. Or else there is no point in hiding. 
 

What was the point with the picture at the top ? It's clearly not the instrument.

Luckily someone gave us a link to the real article.  

Actually I have started using ChatGPT instead of Google if I look for answers,  it will not give you the latest news but you can ask for almost anything and it will come up with a reliable answer most of the times. 


 

This is a BS story.  My guess would be booking.com got scammed. 

 

9 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

The Swiss man didn't even have a helmet on and didn't look properly when crossing the junction, it will be a 50/50 settlement at best

It's a miracle he even survived!  Any news on his recovery?  Maybe he will never walk again. 

Good luck , he might need it after the divorce. 

Too young to die, what was his pain?   We will never know,  RIP. 
 

If it has not been  mentioned before, she is probably not Portuguese, I suspect either Ukrainian or Russian. Many of them escape to Portugal and settle down. 

Benjamit , best there is. 

https://www.facebook.com/BenjamitCoffee/

The first car stopped so he was maybe thinking he could carry on, like he was on autopilot, that was his big mistake. 

There are 2 cars he should focus on, he should have slowed down and waited for the white SUV to pass and then continue the ride. If the other cars behind slows down. 

 

Since this is Thailand I think it's a good question, people are getting electrocuted all the time.   Who are responsible for building them? 
 

It is news to me, first time I read the story.   And I had to check again to get the facts, yes it was actually a road rage.

I have had some encounters with aggressive Thai males on the road myself , and once inside a shopping mall, I learned my lesson and I avoid any confrontations, I just say sorry and walk away.  

My understanding is the Brit was unhappy with the way the Thai drove the car and banged on his car a couple of times . That was enough for the Thai to chase after him and kill him in cold blood. 

I still remember one episode inside a shopping mall when I was unhappy with the service of one of the sales staff and I gave him the finger  and walked away.  That was 20 years ago and I was a newbie in Thailand.  He came after me and chased me for 1 hour, up and down the mall, I had to run for my life.  I managed to escape and never set foot inside that mall again . 

So never provoke anyone,  even if it looks innocent it could be your last day.




 

Never drink and drive... I mean open a door. 
 

You need eyes and a working brain to handle the traffic in Thailand. On a bike or a 3 wheeler like this you're an easy target. 

He should have invested in a car. Don't fool yourself and think you will react in the same way you did when you were young and hansome. 



 

Just put up a sign in Russian that anyone complaining about the service from the staff will be sent directly to the frontlines in Ukraine.  Problem solved. 



 

Anyone been electrocuted in Thailand while charging their EV?     

https://www.christmasinjurylawyers.com/blog/man-electrocuted-by-ev-charging-station/

1 minute ago, HighPriority said:

This thread is “ev in Thailand” so yeah, piss off somewhere else. 

Don't worry this was a once in a lifetime comment from me.  Maybe see you in 2030. 

 

Big C helmets should be banned 

I am sure the technology will better in 10 years, but right now I would not consider EV's.  
 

RIP

5 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

What would your concern be ... as seems plenty of fast chargers:

You don't have to show me a map, I am not driving any car in Thailand at the moment. But when I buy one it will not be electric.   Unless the battery capacity will increase on cheaper cars 3 x as much as today.