rooster59 Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 Cyclist killed, 20 injured as tour bus overturns in north east Image: Thai Rath A cyclist was killed and 20 passengers were injured as a tour bus overturned in Kalasin in Thailand's north east late last night. The accident happened in rainy conditions on Route 24 between KM markers 287 - 288 in Khukhan district. Dead at the scene was 62 year old local Uan Jongharn who was riding a bicycle. The twenty injured were taken to Khukhan Hospital. Bus driver Warakhom Phimkaysorn, 43, said that the road surface was slippery and it was dark and he had no chance to avoid the cyclist who he said unexpectedly crossed in front of him causing him to lose control of his vehicle. Police are investigating. Source: Thai Rath -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2019-08-10 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Aachen Posted August 10, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2019 8 minutes ago, rooster59 said: the road surface was slippery and it was dark what a surprise. 4 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thequietman Posted August 10, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2019 16 minutes ago, rooster59 said: Bus driver Warakhom Phimkaysorn, 43, said that the road surface was slippery and it was dark It was at night and it was raining. I find this very hard to believe! ???? The old fart most likely (heck, very likely) to have no lights, no reflective gear and no idea. Hence ....... deed! I would hazard a guess and say the old guy didn't cross in front of the bus. The bus driver just hit him. Still, RIP old man. ???? 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30la Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 The murders of these criminals continue! 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atyclb Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 5 hours ago, thequietman said: It was at night and it was raining. I find this very hard to believe! ???? The old fart most likely (heck, very likely) to have no lights, no reflective gear and no idea. Hence ....... deed! I would hazard a guess and say the old guy didn't cross in front of the bus. The bus driver just hit him. Still, RIP old man. ???? yup, maybe add . "dark clothing" no helmet, no rearview mirror to help alert him of an approaching vehicle but most importantly failed to choose the correct amulets to wear 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marquis22 Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 5 hours ago, thequietman said: It was at night and it was raining. I find this very hard to believe! ???? The old fart most likely (heck, very likely) to have no lights, no reflective gear and no idea. Hence ....... deed! I would hazard a guess and say the old guy didn't cross in front of the bus. The bus driver just hit him. Still, RIP old man. ???? Seen it countless times as I sometimes go for a ride at night. Old farts like me, no lights, ambling along in the middle of their left lane, maybe be doing it for yonks so "no bugger is gunna hit me tonight" Well not completely like me as I have a white shirt on and 2 front and 2 back lights illuminating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmen Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 Never take a night bus regardless of how cheap 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 57 minutes ago, atyclb said: maybe add . "dark clothing" no helmet, no rearview mirror to help alert him of an approaching vehicle but most importantly failed to choose the correct amulets to wear You do realise the "Old fart" was riding a bicycle... ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thequietman Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 1 hour ago, marquis22 said: Seen it countless times as I sometimes go for a ride at night. Old farts like me, no lights, ambling along in the middle of their left lane, maybe be doing it for yonks so "no bugger is gunna hit me tonight" Well not completely like me as I have a white shirt on and 2 front and 2 back lights illuminating. Is that a Halo over your head? ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tifino Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 By current trends the bus driver will be in the same dock, sitting alongside that truck driver... all because someone puts on a helmet and leaves their brain at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marquis22 Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 18 minutes ago, thequietman said: Is that a Halo over your head? ???? Not quite the innocent of holiness as I'm riding on the wrong side of the road. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Pilotman Posted August 10, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2019 1 hour ago, marquis22 said: Seen it countless times as I sometimes go for a ride at night. Old farts like me, no lights, ambling along in the middle of their left lane, maybe be doing it for yonks so "no bugger is gunna hit me tonight" Well not completely like me as I have a white shirt on and 2 front and 2 back lights illuminating. riding in the daytime is dangerous enough, but excuse the bluntness, but riding at night, even with lights and a white shirt, in Thailand, is madness. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adventra20 Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 <deleted>, doesn’t anybody in Thailand know how to drive a goddam bus!! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilotman Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 13 minutes ago, Adventra20 said: <deleted>, doesn’t anybody in Thailand know how to drive a goddam bus!! yes, but badly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieroaming Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 Can't drive, can't tell the truth, can't cook a lamb roast, no wonder I feel dispirited 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 (edited) 8 hours ago, thequietman said: The old fart most likely (heck, very likely) to have no lights, no reflective gear and no idea. Hence ....... deed! Fully agree. Had such close encounters myself. Dark clothed, dark bicycle, unlit road. One of the many reasons why I am afraid to drive on rural roads in the night. Too easy to condemn the bus driver in this case. Edited August 10, 2019 by KhunBENQ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gecko123 Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 (edited) 25 minutes ago, KhunBENQ said: One of the many reasons why I am afraid to drive on rural roads in the night. I'm not talking about any roads on an inter-city bus route, but if you can find a low traffic route, in an area which does not have any bars or late night drinking establishments, and have good illumination incl a helmet light for keeping dogs at bay, I am still of the opinion that late night cycling may be one of the safest times to ride in rural Thailand, simply because of the absence of motor vehicles. Late at night, very early in the morning, I can ride for 2+ hours and encounter only 1 or 2 vehicles. Not talking about any roads with cars whizzing by constantly. I agree that's insanity. Edit: And you know what? Just checked the weather report, looks like no rain for the next few hours, I'm gonna go for a ride right now. Later. Edited August 10, 2019 by Gecko123 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grusa Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 1 hour ago, Adventra20 said: <deleted>, doesn’t anybody in Thailand know how to drive a goddam bus!! Yes I do, but I'm not allowed to, and nobody wants me. Ditto trucks, tanks, boats, aeroplanes various, fork lifts, golf buggies, chain saws, lathes, computers various, coffee machines, angle grinders, welders, ........... But I can't play bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Christmas13 Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 17 minutes ago, Grusa said: Yes I do, but I'm not allowed to, and nobody wants me. Ditto trucks, tanks, boats, aeroplanes various, fork lifts, golf buggies, chain saws, lathes, computers various, coffee machines, angle grinders, welders, ........... But I can't play bridge. can you play darts then? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grusa Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 4 hours ago, White Christmas13 said: can you play darts then? Not very well. Snooker ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Christmas13 Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 14 minutes ago, Grusa said: Not very well. Snooker ok. What about billiards like this from the nice Thai girl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlandtday Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 I have noticed a lot of these large buses have very weak lights. Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marquis22 Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 14 hours ago, Pilotman said: riding in the daytime is dangerous enough, but excuse the bluntness, but riding at night, even with lights and a white shirt, in Thailand, is madness. True, so I ride along a wide road, with plenty of room to get off the sealed and very light traffic. I have had more near misses during the daylight hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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