Two survive after a six wheeler overturns near the Sarasin Bridge

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

 

Two people have survived after a six wheeler truck, carrying goods on the way to Patong, has overturned in the far north of the island.

 

Police and rescue workers arrived at the scene on Thepkrasattri Road, southbound, near the Phuket Gateway at 1am this morning, to find a six wheeler truck overturned on the side of the road.

 

The truck driver, 27 year old SuJinda Yeamloi from Songkhla, was waiting at the scene. 23 year old Duangjit Kongbangpoe was still stuck inside the cab crying with pain.

 

Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/phuket/two-survive-after-a-six-wheeler-overturns-near-the-sarasin-bridge

 

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He was driving in the right lane when a pickup truck was driving behind him, honking his horn indicating he was going to overtake. SuJinda says he moved to the left lane to allow the pickup to pass but lost control of his vehicle and rolled over.

 

How many more truck steerers cant drive in this country?

The pickup driver should have passed the six-wheeler on the left as is the law. 

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He was driving in the right lane when a pickup truck was driving behind him, honking his horn indicating he was going to overtake. SuJinda says he moved to the left lane to allow the pickup to pass but lost control of his vehicle and rolled over.

 

Indeed a risky maneuver.     There must be more to this story.

There are many roads in Thailand with an "Adverse camber" in many countries There are warning signs but i have Never seen one in  Thailand.

4 hours ago, Prairieboy said:

The pickup driver should have passed the six-wheeler on the left as is the law. 

Err Thailand Drive on the Left prairie boy 

18 hours ago, brianthainess said:

Err Thailand Drive on the Left prairie boy 

Yes, thank you.  I realized that after thinking about it - so used to driving in North America.