webfact Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 Video: Car cuts in front of pick up that flips and hits pole - but all four survive Picture: Sanook CCTV footage from a Friendship Highway intersection in Ban Phai district of Khon Kaen showed a Suzuki Ciaz cross the path of a fast moving Isuzu pick-up. The pick-up collided with the car and flipped several times before smashing into a roadside pole and coming to a stop. The driver of the Suzuki, with Yasothon plates, can be seen running to the aid of those in the pick-up. Sanook reported that the accident happened on the turnoff to Borabue district of Mahasarakham. The Isuzu with Rayong plates was heading towards Nakorn Ratchasima. Sanook said all four occupants of the pick-up are out of danger in hospital. Police charged the Suzuki driver with negligent driving causing injury. Sanook said there were a lot of people on the roads at the weekend for the long holiday weekend. Source: Sanook -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2018-07-30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tifino Posted July 30, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted July 30, 2018 Pretty handy; having these extra strategically placed 'aftermath' cameras around these days! - to catch where the remnants end up... the foresight in thinking of the hindsight 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacuum Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 5 minutes ago, tifino said: Pretty handy; having these extra strategically placed 'aftermath' cameras around these days! - to catch where the remnants end up... the foresight in thinking of the hindsight The drivers should have the foresight thinking... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sammieuk1 Posted July 30, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted July 30, 2018 The sensible approach to junctions may not be the time see how far the little pedal go's down. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tifino Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 6 minutes ago, Vacuum said: The drivers should have the foresight thinking... yeah well... there, it's more a case of them having gunsights, and blinkers attached Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 29 minutes ago, tifino said: Pretty handy; having these extra strategically placed 'aftermath' cameras around these days! - to catch where the remnants end up... the foresight in thinking of the hindsight That junction has had cameras (3) there for at least 5 years. I had my accident just meters from that 1. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Bowman Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 35 minutes ago, webfact said: The pick-up collided with the car and flipped several times before smashing into a roadside pole and coming to a stop. These vehicles just can't seem to get along with each other. Here are my observations. 1. The Suzuki driver could have waited just a few seconds as there does not appear to be much traffic going in that direction. I only saw one truck go by. Thai drivers tend not to have much patience behind the wheel. 2. The pickup driver was probably exceeding the speed limit. Hardly anyone goes 80kph. 3. The pickup passengers either had their amulets or seatbelts on. I believe in one but not the other. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 36 minutes ago, webfact said: The pick-up collided with the car and flipped several times It flipped upside down once, from what I can see. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 9 minutes ago, missoura said: These vehicles just can't seem to get along with each other. Here are my observations. {snipped} 3. The pickup passengers either had their amulets or seatbelts on. I believe in one but not the other. I agree. I believe in amulet power too. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thequietman Posted July 30, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted July 30, 2018 Love how the 2 motorbikes also collide cause they were rubber necking. ? 1 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinL Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 Exactly the same junction as in this thread, less than 2 months ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 12 minutes ago, MartinL said: Exactly the same junction as in this thread, less than 2 months ago. Yes a very dangerous junction, it was only after Big C opened nearly 2 years ago that they put them plastic barriers there. They are of no use, do not help at all. Only meters from the junction there is a highway police post, you never see them outside, only cars parked there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juan B Tong Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 Unbelievable! Thé guy in the Suzuki actually stopped! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonmarleesco Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 3 hours ago, bluesofa said: It flipped upside down once, from what I can see. It did. But obviously moving too fast, irrespective of the stupidity of the other driver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonmarleesco Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 3 hours ago, colinneil said: Only meters from the junction there is a highway police post, you never see them outside, The posts are for the purpose of sleeping. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
off road pat Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 And that is the reason I always, ALWAYS !!! slow down at intersections and crossroads!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Swagman Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 4 hours ago, missoura said: These vehicles just can't seem to get along with each other. Here are my observations. 1. The Suzuki driver could have waited just a few seconds as there does not appear to be much traffic going in that direction. I only saw one truck go by. Thai drivers tend not to have much patience behind the wheel. 2. The pickup driver was probably exceeding the speed limit. Hardly anyone goes 80kph. 3. The pickup passengers either had their amulets or seatbelts on. I believe in one but not the other. I find it odd that you don’t believe in seatbelts! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baerboxer Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 4 hours ago, missoura said: These vehicles just can't seem to get along with each other. Here are my observations. 1. The Suzuki driver could have waited just a few seconds as there does not appear to be much traffic going in that direction. I only saw one truck go by. Thai drivers tend not to have much patience behind the wheel. 2. The pickup driver was probably exceeding the speed limit. Hardly anyone goes 80kph. 3. The pickup passengers either had their amulets or seatbelts on. I believe in one but not the other. "wait" is not in the Thai mindset. Me first and me now - you must wait and get out my way' attitude prevails, whether driving a vehicle or piling into an elevator before people can get out. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyman58 Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 Normal days driving in Thailand. So far in Ubon, I have seen 3 accidents in one week and boy oh boy you wonder how they land in those positions. But one thing I do know looking at them The Thais drivers have no clue how to drive in wet conditions It was pouring rain and to me, it looks like there speeding and losing control around the bends Guess the Thai brain is saying Rain drive faster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaichiro Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 Wonder if amulets were being worn. Another magical intervention, perhaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HHTel Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 If you can't see the car in front because of heavy rain, then get closer. Seen all the time! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jerry787 Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 UTurn the deadly invention on major Thai roads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tengtai Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 How can you NOT see a pickup coming??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesselee Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 Then the motor-bikers collide. Complete idiots. Full stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldlakey Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 4 hours ago, Juan B Tong said: Unbelievable! Thé guy in the Suzuki actually stopped! Rather too late dont you know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FitnessHealthTravel Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 Glad they all survived. They were traveling very fast, probably too fast for that intersection but a lot of roads here are like that and the end results of these accidents is usually a lot worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Ray Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 12 hours ago, colinneil said: Yes a very dangerous junction, it was only after Big C opened nearly 2 years ago that they put them plastic barriers there. They are of no use, do not help at all. Only meters from the junction there is a highway police post, you never see them outside, only cars parked there. A few lengths of proper height Armco barrier would have prevented the pickup leaving the carriage way and all the injuries. No excuse as it has previously been proven to be a dangerous junction. Lane markings and traffic lights would help as well, cheap solutions rarely used here except on a few major junctions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvr181 Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 19 hours ago, Vacuum said: The drivers should have the foresight thinking... Seems to be more fores**n thinking! AKA... d'heads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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