rooster59 Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 Video: The camera doesn't lie! Driver tells cops the jogger cut in front of him Image: Daily News CCTV footage from Bangkok showed the moment when an innocent old man was walking down a quiet soi. A jogger passes him on the right causing a black Toyota Vios to move over. The Vios slams then into the back of the old man sending him flying. The Vios driver told police that the jogger cut in front of him causing him to swerve. But then the CCTV from a Soi Petchkasem house owner emerged and was posted on Facebook under the name AUiiz Tawakit. Pol Lt Dechathorn Thadech of Phasi Charoen police told Daily News Online that so far the driver has been charged with negligence causing injury. Both sides have had some compensation talks. The cops are waiting for the victim to recover before proceeding further. Daily News said that initially the driver had blamed the jogger for the accident. Posters online said that he had been caught out in a blatant lie. Source: Daily News -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2018-08-11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rebo Posted August 11, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted August 11, 2018 Most probably texting ...! 6 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post keith101 Posted August 11, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted August 11, 2018 Why are the police waiting they clearly have all the evidence they need to proceed or just waiting to see if compensation is going to be paid . 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ezzra Posted August 11, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted August 11, 2018 The wall on the left either belong to a very rich person or a temple, either way, no footpath is valuable for pedestrians, the same is almost everywhere in Thailand, and they wonder why they have so many road casualties every year... 3 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KittenKong Posted August 11, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted August 11, 2018 (edited) If there is no proper pavement, pedestrians should always walk on the same side of the road as oncoming traffic. In Thailand - where drivers may not be looking at the road in front of them at all - this is doubly important. https://www.highwaycodeuk.co.uk/rules-for-pedestrians.html Edited August 11, 2018 by KittenKong 12 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chickenslegs Posted August 11, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted August 11, 2018 8 minutes ago, KittenKong said: If there is no proper pavement, pedestrians should always walk on the same side of the road as oncoming traffic. In Thailand - where drivers may not be looking at the road in front of them at all - this is doubly important. https://www.highwaycodeuk.co.uk/rules-for-pedestrians.html But, in this case, the old chap was walking on his correct side of the road - on the right, to face oncoming traffic. The car was on the incorrect side of the road. 19 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NanLaew Posted August 11, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted August 11, 2018 39 minutes ago, keith101 said: Why are the police waiting they clearly have all the evidence they need to proceed or just waiting to see if compensation is going to be paid . It's part of their game called 'percentages'. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wirat69 Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 OOps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post transam Posted August 11, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted August 11, 2018 It is quite normal in LOS to blame someone else... 1 1 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 2 hours ago, keith101 said: Why are the police waiting they clearly have all the evidence they need to proceed or just waiting to see if compensation is going to be paid . And/or hoping if compensation sounds good all round they can forget this incident of dangerous driving, withdraw and get back to 'other' activities. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittenKong Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 3 hours ago, chickenslegs said: But, in this case, the old chap was walking on his correct side of the road - on the right, to face oncoming traffic. The car was on the incorrect side of the road. Yes, it looks like it/he was. Just goes to show how crappy Thai drivers can be! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lungstib Posted August 11, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted August 11, 2018 How could you possibly NOT see a person right in front of you in decent light? Someone not only doesn't deserve a driving license but needs 6 months in a small room to dwell on the damage they have caused a person with their stupidity and carelessness. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunroaming Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 4 hours ago, KittenKong said: If there is no proper pavement, pedestrians should always walk on the same side of the road as oncoming traffic. In Thailand - where drivers may not be looking at the road in front of them at all - this is doubly important. https://www.highwaycodeuk.co.uk/rules-for-pedestrians.html In that Soi it is too narrow for cars to drive and pass. Therefore traffic can come from either way. What you shouldn't do is walk next to park cars and he wasn't. All the driver had to do was sound his horn to alert the pedestrian but in Thailand logic doesn't count. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsiaHand Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 5 hours ago, keith101 said: Why are the police waiting they clearly have all the evidence they need to proceed or just waiting to see if compensation is going to be paid . they are waiting to see how;large the brown envelope is of course. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sir Dude Posted August 11, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted August 11, 2018 (edited) Nothing to do with the jogger and all to do with the driver not being aware of what's going on around him. No excuse really for hitting anything in front of you...and certainly not what is in the video. Whatever the driver was doing, it was't watching the road and this is a clear case of busted. Typical that he is trying to blame someone else though...douchebag. Edited August 11, 2018 by Sir Dude 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 This is Thailand... the windshield is there to stop the wind & rain coming in.. NOT for looking out of !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puccini Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 2 hours ago, dunroaming said: ...All the driver had to do was sound his horn to alert the pedestrian but in Thailand logic doesn't count. In Thailand, drivers get shot for sounding the horn. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweatalot Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 2 hours ago, dunroaming said: In that Soi it is too narrow for cars to drive and pass. Therefore traffic can come from either way. What you shouldn't do is walk next to park cars and he wasn't. All the driver had to do was sound his horn to alert the pedestrian but in Thailand logic doesn't count. ... All the driver had to do was slowing down and pass by on the left side of the man. (Nolt to mention: ...All the driver had to do was to watch the street) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweatalot Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 8 hours ago, rooster59 said: Posters online said that he had been caught out in a blatant lie. more cctv in LOS and posters would have the opportunity to say this all the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittenKong Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 4 hours ago, dunroaming said: In that Soi it is too narrow for cars to drive and pass. This is true, but even so you would expect cars to be nearer the correct side of the road than the wrong side of the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinBangkok Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 I suggest that all foreigners do it the Thai way if in an accident. Even if it's your fault, blame the other party (most likely a Thai) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henrik Andersen Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 Thai people always blame others than themselves shame on you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Weird Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 10 hours ago, transam said: It is quite normal in LOS to blame someone else... It's no more normal here than it is in any other country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The manic Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 14 hours ago, KittenKong said: If there is no proper pavement, pedestrians should always walk on the same side of the road as oncoming traffic. In Thailand - where drivers may not be looking at the road in front of them at all - this is doubly important. https://www.highwaycodeuk.co.uk/rules-for-pedestrians.html As taught to cub scouts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattayadgw Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 So typical.... doesn't have the guts to send up and say 'YES' i was in the wrong!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prairieboy Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 20 hours ago, KittenKong said: If there is no proper pavement, pedestrians should always walk on the same side of the road as oncoming traffic. In Thailand - where drivers may not be looking at the road in front of them at all - this is doubly important. https://www.highwaycodeuk.co.uk/rules-for-pedestrians.html My understanding is that pedestrians are supposed to walk on the left side of the road with their back to the oncoming traffic exactly the opposite of what is required in civilization. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlover Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 (edited) 28 minutes ago, Prairieboy said: If there is no proper pavement, pedestrians should always walk on the same side of the road as oncoming traffic. In Thailand - where drivers may not be looking at the road in front of them at all - this is doubly important. 28 minutes ago, Prairieboy said: My understanding is that pedestrians are supposed to walk on the left side of the road with their back to the oncoming traffic exactly the opposite of what is required in civilization. Your understanding is wrong. Title 13 of the Thai Land Traffic Act Section 103 (200B) A pedestrian shall walk on the footpath or road shoulder at the side of a roadway. If such a footpath or road shoulder at the side of a roadway does not exist, he shall walk along the edge of the way on his right. Exactly as the rule requires in the UK. Edited August 12, 2018 by Moonlover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captspectre Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 is that a side walk see on the right side? also I was always taught to walk facing traffic, especially in this country! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheapcanuck Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Driver guilty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Looks like the car driver deliberately ran the guy down !!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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