webfact Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Pickup falls from six-floor carpark By The Nation A pickup truck driver reversed and fell from the rooftop of the six-floor carpark at the Food and Drug Administration's headquarters. The vehicle was written off but the driver escaped with slight injuries. Police said the accident happened at 11am and the driver, Jiraphat Weerachartwattana, jumped out before it crashed against the concrete guard wall and fell. He told police he visited the FDA and forgot to return the transmission to park when he turned off the engine. Jiraphat said that when he returned, he reached in to start the engine with one leg still on the ground. It reversed, he became frightened and removed his left leg from the vehicle before it hit the concrete wall. FDA secretary-general Dr Tharet Kratnairawiwong said it was lucky that no one was hurt and the FDA would not require the driver to pay compensation. Tharet said the FDA would review the strength of the concrete walls in the carpark. Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/breakingnews/30356179 -- © Copyright The Nation 2018-10-10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGW Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 So, the car started while in reverse? Jiraphat, are you telling the truth ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie999 Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 um, how did he "start" the car, without putting it in "Park," unless it is a manual and the report should read neutral. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tifino Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 ... pick up the pieces... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Indeed an implausible text. Even the worst auto transmission car would not allow to start with "R". Some allow "N", the safest do nothing when not in "P". Something lost in translation, manual? No control over his car. Another expert rider. Panicked? Not knowing how to stop a car but able to jump off. What a stunt. Even with "R" on a manual I would hardly manage to break through a barrier before breaking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardinalblue Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 He is lying that it was in reverse when he turn the key over.... so he is starting the car with one leg on the ground? look into insurance fraud or one damn stupid driver.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlover Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 I would strongly suspect that the pick up had a manual box and had been left in reverse. For 'park' read 'neutral'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorG Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Even a manual will not start in reverse unless the clutch is depressed. If the clutch is released suddenly it would probably bunny-hop a couple of times then stall. I do not believe anything about this guy's story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupatria Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 1 hour ago, KhunBENQ said: Indeed an implausible text. Even the worst auto transmission car would not allow to start with "R". Some allow "N", the safest do nothing when not in "P". Something lost in translation, manual? No control over his car. Another expert rider. Panicked? Not knowing how to stop a car but able to jump off. What a stunt. Even with "R" on a manual I would hardly manage to break through a barrier before breaking. It is this family thing you know. Here is what happened to his wife lately: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 I bet the Police did not even check to see if he actually had a driving license. regards worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebo Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 9 minutes ago, worgeordie said: I bet the Police did not even check to see if he actually had a driving license. Does he need a driving license when he's not in the car ...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decca60 Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Was he on food or drug???????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Talented lad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheops Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 1 hour ago, worgeordie said: I bet the Police did not even check to see if he actually had a driving license. regards worgeordie If he has a DL, the police should take it and ban him from driving for life. It's just a matter of time before he kills someone with his car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheops Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 2 hours ago, KhunBENQ said: Some allow "N" You can start most cars in neutral. My Fortuner starts as well in neutral. Of course not in reverse. It starts beeping when you try that 555 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlover Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 2 hours ago, DoctorG said: Even a manual will not start in reverse unless the clutch is depressed. If the clutch is released suddenly it would probably bunny-hop a couple of times then stall. I do not believe anything about this guy's story. Not all vehicles have that interlock. In fact, of all the many manual vehicles I've driven and I really do mean many, only one, a Hyundai, had that facility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assurancetourix Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 1 hour ago, Cheops said: If he has a DL, the police should take it and ban him from driving for life. It's just a matter of time before he kills someone with his car! Too late, the car is destroyed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ks45672 Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 9 minutes ago, Assurancetourix said: Too late, the car is destroyed And the insurance will give him a new one because the police report will clear him of wrongdoings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitker Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 5 hours ago, webfact said: FDA would not require the driver to pay compensation. says a lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheops Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 1 hour ago, Assurancetourix said: Too late, the car is destroyed I should've written: with his next car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofarnorth Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 3 hours ago, worgeordie said: I bet the Police did not even check to see if he actually had a driving license. regards worgeordie Possibly had a pilot's licence . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakename Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 With all the cars that go through parking lot barriers, in Thailand, I wonder it they put in any re bar, when building? That barrier should be strong enough to withstand a direct hit, at parking lot speeds. Someone fudged on the concrete work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheops Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 14 minutes ago, Mitker said: says a lot I would sue them for not having a protective barrier in place, but then again, I'm not that stupid when driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 As one other member commented, there doesn't appear to be much sheared steel rebar visible in either of the broken barriers visible here in this photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil B Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 6 hours ago, worgeordie said: I bet the Police did not even check to see if he actually had a driving license. regards worgeordie As it was not on the public highway was an offence committed??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 1 hour ago, ratcatcher said: As one other member commented, there doesn't appear to be much sheared steel rebar visible in either of the broken barriers visible here in this photo. Are the car park walls made of cardboard ?... astonishing that something can go through them so easily... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finisheed Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 wonder why he didnt use the standard break failure excuse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenslegs Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Not good enough that we have to look for approaching vehicles from all four directions, even when in a one-way street - now we have to look up as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunderhill Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 10 hours ago, webfact said: Tharet said the FDA would review the strength of the concrete walls in the carpark. Yeah heaven forbid anyone gets driver education, bloody walls fault. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieqw Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 5 hours ago, fakename said: With all the cars that go through parking lot barriers, in Thailand, I wonder it they put in any re bar, when building? That barrier should be strong enough to withstand a direct hit, at parking lot speeds. Someone fudged on the concrete work! pandoras box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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