webfact Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 German tourist on rented motorcycle dies in Kanchanaburi Picture: Sanook A German tourist returning to Kanchanaburi after a day out at the Erawan Falls died after being involved in a collision with a pick-up yesterday afternoon. The accident happened on the Lat Ya - Srisawat Road just before 4pm. Klaus Peter, 61, was found with multiple fractures and head trauma. The person who rented a Honda Click to him arrived on the scene. Some 100 meters away was an overturned pick-up that had been driven by 27 year old Kiatsak who is helping police with their inquiries. Witnesses said that the pick-up was overtaking other traffic when it collided with the bike ridden by the tourist that was heading back to Kanchanaburi. The tourist told the renter that he was heading out to the Erawan Falls and the Sri Nakharin Dam for a day out. A guide book was found next to the deceased. Source: Sanook -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2018-12-20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katipo Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 German tourist mentality: "Why is this truck overtaking in such a dangerous manner? Can't he see he's heading straight for me?" *smash* Thai driver mentality: "Why doesn't that little motorbike get out of the way? Can't he see I am heading straight for him?" *smash* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youlike Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 Was the truckdriver on the incoming lane while overtaking/? If so i hope he has to pay a million euro to the german's relatives....i see this every day, Thai think that both lanes belong to them. Unfortunately the Thai driverslicense is also valid in Germany which is a huge shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckThai Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 Rip. 2 nights ago, my wife and I were talking, she asked why we have a "real" motorcycle back home, and only a Honda Click here. She commented that I also drive the motorcycle differently here. I casually said: Yeah, my reaction time is not what it used to be, people drive differently back home, and not many soi dogs, buffalo or crazy surprises on the streets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fugitive Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 38 minutes ago, Katipo said: German tourist mentality: "Why is this truck overtaking in such a dangerous manner? Can't he see he's heading straight for me?" *smash* Thai driver mentality: "Why doesn't that little motorbike get out of the way? Can't he see I am heading straight for him?" *smash* Couldn't be truer! My Thai Mrs overtakes in her car or Hilux completely on the wrong side of the road. When I scream "moto head on!" she responds "It's only a moto they have room to move over". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marko kok prong Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 Agree with above post's take a while to get used to Thai driving,and even us long term expats can get a shock sometimes this poor guy must have expected things to be the same on the road as back home,not like death race 2000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darcula Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 3 hours ago, webfact said: Kiatsak who is helping police with their inquiries Christmas has come early in Kanchanaburi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacuum Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 1 hour ago, Youlike said: i hope he has to pay a million euro to the german's relatives Can't believe that the german at the age of 61 was the breadwinner of the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uwe_rayong Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 2 hours ago, Youlike said: Was the truckdriver on the incoming lane while overtaking/? If so i hope he has to pay a million euro to the german's relatives....i see this every day, Thai think that both lanes belong to them. Unfortunately the Thai driverslicense is also valid in Germany which is a huge shame. Not in your wildest dreams. Something between 100k to 200k Baht maybe. Death is cheap here. For the insurance a death is a lot cheaper compared to a lengthy hospital stay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupatria Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 6 hours ago, Youlike said: Was the truckdriver on the incoming lane while overtaking/? If so i hope he has to pay a million euro to the german's relatives....i see this every day, Thai think that both lanes belong to them. Unfortunately the Thai driverslicense is also valid in Germany which is a huge shame. If you know what is required (afford and time) to get a German driver's license this must be a real 'Big Joke'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMuhammad Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 4 hours ago, CanuckThai said: Rip. 2 nights ago, my wife and I were talking, she asked why we have a "real" motorcycle back home, and only a Honda Click here. She commented that I also drive the motorcycle differently here. I casually said: Yeah, my reaction time is not what it used to be, people drive differently back home, and not many soi dogs, buffalo or crazy surprises on the streets I feel safer on a ‘real’ bike here. Higher, louder & more visible with the power and braking to get out of sticky situations easier (in my opinion) plus seemingly a little more respect given on the Duc over my Aerox. I had a few close calls on my scooter but so far nothing on the big bike. I still hope for the best and plan for the worst though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milwaukeeboy Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 We know who lost that game of "chicken". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briggsy Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 2 hours ago, uwe_rayong said: Not in your wildest dreams. Something between 100k to 200k Baht maybe. Death is cheap here. For the insurance a death is a lot cheaper compared to a lengthy hospital stay. And in this case, the only people receiving any cash from Mr Kiatsak will be the local police. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansnl Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 3 hours ago, Vacuum said: Can't believe that the german at the age of 61 was the breadwinner of the family. You can't? I can. Your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 Outrageous inept diving "v" tourist on a scooter always end badly ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youlike Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 1 hour ago, Lupatria said: If you know what is required (afford and time) to get a German driver's license this must be a real 'Big Joke'. Exactly, that's why Germany should ban the Thai driverslicense from their roads. This man didn't get a warning from the Thai government that drivers here LOVE to drive against traffic with all consequences from that. Or Thailand should not let Westerners drive here without a Thai driverslicense where they tell you that you can use the incoming lanes as well. But of course Thailand won't do anything, it's only a Western farang who died and they don't like them anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantom Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 This was a collision. Not an 'accident.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubon farang Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 5 hours ago, The Fugitive said: Couldn't be truer! My Thai Mrs overtakes in her car or Hilux completely on the wrong side of the road. When I scream "moto head on!" she responds "It's only a moto they have room to move over". My next reaction with her driving would be "Stop the car I will walk and don't worry about me being a passenger next time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman20 Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 6 hours ago, Katipo said: German tourist mentality: "Why is this truck overtaking in such a dangerous manner? Can't he see he's heading straight for me?" *smash* Thai driver mentality: "Why doesn't that little motorbike get out of the way? Can't he see I am heading straight for him?" *smash* their is definitely something wrong with these people i had one drive into the side of me as he was waiting to pull out, never even saw me and there were many cars in front and behide me. they dont have a clue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briggsy Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 It's actually quite difficult to turn a pick-up truck on its roof. Hitting a Honda Click alone would not have achieved that. He probably needed all the following factors :- 1. High speed 2. Slamming on the brakes to create a skid. 3. Wrenching the steering wheel to one side wildly. Even with all these he probably needed a little help from a drop off the edge of the road. Sadly, this moron, Kiatsak, probably won't spend a day in jail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman20 Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 1 minute ago, ubon farang said: My next reaction with her driving would be "Stop the car I will walk and don't worry about me being a passenger next time My next reaction with her driving would be stop the car im driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sawadee1947 Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 2 hours ago, MadMuhammad said: I feel safer on a ‘real’ bike here. Higher, louder & more visible with the power and braking to get out of sticky situations easier (in my opinion) plus seemingly a little more respect given on the Duc over my Aerox. I had a few close calls on my scooter but so far nothing on the big bike. I still hope for the best and plan for the worst though! The big bike is much safer than a tiny scooter. It runs much faster. And in case of an accident you would not suffer..... an easy way to end your life. For sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Christmas13 Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 1 hour ago, Youlike said: Exactly, that's why Germany should ban the Thai driverslicense from their roads. This man didn't get a warning from the Thai government that drivers here LOVE to drive against traffic with all consequences from that. Or Thailand should not let Westerners drive here without a Thai driverslicense where they tell you that you can use the incoming lanes as well. But of course Thailand won't do anything, it's only a Western farang who died and they don't like them anyway. Thai drivers license are banned in Australia unless you have an international one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sawadee1947 Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 9 minutes ago, White Christmas13 said: Thai drivers license are banned in Australia unless you have an international one Rediculous. Just a paper, even for free! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Christmas13 Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 3 minutes ago, sawadee1947 said: Rediculous. Just a paper, even for free! My nephew is here in Australia for about 6 years he is not even allowed to make an Aussie licence because he is on a student visa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sawadee1947 Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 44 minutes ago, White Christmas13 said: My nephew is here in Australia for about 6 years he is not even allowed to make an Aussie licence because he is on a student visa What is your point in connection to international DL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Christmas13 Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 3 minutes ago, sawadee1947 said: What is your point in connection to international DL? Read all the posts then you know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyFriend You Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 8 hours ago, Youlike said: Was the truckdriver on the incoming lane while overtaking/? If so i hope he has to pay a million euro to the german's relatives....i see this every day, Thai think that both lanes belong to them. Unfortunately the Thai driverslicense is also valid in Germany which is a huge shame. Aaah - this happened in Thailand, they aren't gonna get a single baht. The German will be blamed for causing the accident because it wouldn't have happened if he hadn't rented the motorbike.......case closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sawadee1947 Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 1 hour ago, White Christmas13 said: Read all the posts then you know Nonsense. You answered my thread, didn't you? Stop drinking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grego49 Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 I live in kanchanaburi and the lazy cops here do absolutely nothing about road safety,helmets,3 and 4 clowns on bikes,going the wrong way against traffic or enforcing any sort of road rules,most of the bikes in town are unregisterd, then you only see cops 9 till 5,the bar strip here where most of the bars and falang resturants are we see every night young clowns racing but never see a cop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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