Udon Thani: Lucky escape for 19 passengers as "Gold Class" tour bus crashes

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

Rescue services were called on Saturday evening after a Nakhon Chai Air tour bus from Udon Thani to Bangkok crashed and overturned in the central ditch on the Mitraphap (Friendship) highway in Phasuk sub-district. 

 

One person was seriously injured and another 18 were taken to hospital with minor injuries. 

 

Naew Na reported that passengers included clergy, soldiers and aged men and women. 

 

The service had left Udon at 7 pm and the accident occurred around 7.45 pm. 

 

 

Bus staff said it was lucky no one was killed. 

 

A picture showed the stricken vehicle on its side. It had the sticker "NCA Gold Class".

 

Wet and slippery conditions were mentioned in the article. 

 

Source: Naew Na

 

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1 hour ago, webfact said:

Wet and slippery conditions were mentioned in the article. 

Responsible driving wasn't mentioned then.

Looks to me like it seems to be quite straight road at the place of the accident. Wet and slippery? Yep, sure.

Help! So many options: 15, 54, 27, 22, 4, 16 , 24, 7, 7.45, 18. Which numbers should I choose for the lottery?

The default position of all tour buses here eventually they should be built that way up for the Thai market ???? 

When asked to explain the accident, Khun Somchai the driver said....ZZZZZZ

38 minutes ago, PETERTHEEATER said:

When asked to explain the accident, Khun Somchai the driver said....ZZZZZZ

Nakhonchai air has a good reputation. Good safe drivers and I believe even two drivers that take turns.

1 hour ago, Matzzon said:

Looks to me like it seems to be quite straight road at the place of the accident. Wet and slippery? Yep, sure.

I drive that road regular, it's good stretch of road, quite a bit of rain yesterday, so yes - not driving for the conditions! or still had the summer time "slicks" fitted!

In my experience as a frequent traveller on Rt2 Mitraparp Road, I would say that NCA drivers are a cut above the rest. They seem to travel at the speed limit and don't hog the right hand lane. Also the buses themselves are in much better condition than the average blue bus.

 

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"Gold Class" tour bus crashes

What ever class they care to label their buses with, it doesn't prevent them suffering from thrombosis: clots behind the wheel

5 hours ago, webfact said:

A picture showed the stricken vehicle on its side. It had the sticker "NCA Gold Class".

 

Wet and slippery conditions were mentioned in the article.

Gold class coach bronze level driver.. only took him 45 minutes !

I use to slip in her ditch, when conditions are slippery and wet

2 hours ago, asiamaster said:

Nakhonchai air has a good reputation. Good safe drivers and I believe even two drivers that take turns.

From my experience - yes indeed. I have used this company's "Gold Class" on several return journeys between Khon Kaen/Phu Wiang and Bangkok. On these journeys, the driver changed over at an office/agency on the way - so, one driver finished shift and another took over whilst the hostess remained throughout.

4 hours ago, Matzzon said:

Looks to me like it seems to be quite straight road at the place of the accident. Wet and slippery? Yep, sure.

Wow, you can from your armchair see the road even 50 meters before or after the accident site?

More than once I've seen public buses with tires which were as flat and smooth as a sausage casing ... go figure! 

They'd have a lot less accidents like this if they installed safety barriers on the median.

51 minutes ago, Susco said:

Wow, you can from your armchair see the road even 50 meters before or after the accident site?

Sorry, already got it confirmed by another poster that drives there very often. Next time, a good advice is to read the follow-ups before posting.

2 minutes ago, Matzzon said:

Sorry, already got it confirmed by another poster that drives there very often. Next time, a good advice is to read the follow-ups before posting.

An even better advice to use your brain.

 

So that road, which is several hundred kilometres long, is from front to end straight without a single curve, and the poster can see from the road surface exactly where the accident happened?

 

Welcome to my ignore list troll

5 hours ago, sammieuk1 said:

The default position of all tour buses here eventually they should be built that way up for the Thai market ???? 

Nonsense. There is always a way to screw something up. How about brake failure. There's always a way. 

55 minutes ago, Susco said:

An even better advice to use your brain.

 

So that road, which is several hundred kilometres long, is from front to end straight without a single curve, and the poster can see from the road surface exactly where the accident happened?

 

Welcome to my ignore list troll

Ok, just another one that uses the popular word troll together with everything they can´t accept. Maybe better to say you were wrong next time. Nevermind, you put me on your ignore list already. 

Thank you! Now I do not need to have anymore replies from you. Without knowing it, you actually made me a favor.

4 hours ago, asiamaster said:

Nakhonchai air has a good reputation. Good safe drivers and I believe even two drivers that take turns.

So these 2 drivers were doing a mobile change over ?  ????

5 hours ago, asiamaster said:

Nakhonchai air has a good reputation. Good safe drivers and I believe even two drivers that take turns.

I take NCA often and have taken BKK to Mukdahan overnight rides on many occasions when Lao border was open. Udon to BKK was always a day run for me. This is disappointing to read.

19 minutes ago, Grumpy one said:

So these 2 drivers were doing a mobile change over ?  ????

Try reading all the posts before posting stupid comments like this?

 

Try post #13 for a start.

I have been on NCA bus travel trips multiple times and always felt safe and secure. Plus, always wore my seat belt. Accidents do happen for multiple reasons. The investigation will have a conclusion.

brake failure any bets on that excuse

3 hours ago, Burma Bill said:

From my experience - yes indeed. I have used this company's "Gold Class" on several return journeys between Khon Kaen/Phu Wiang and Bangkok. On these journeys, the driver changed over at an office/agency on the way - so, one driver finished shift and another took over whilst the hostess remained throughout.

 

    Totally agree .

     My experience , with this Company . 

      They are a cut above , the rest ...

 

7 minutes ago, elliss said:

 

    Totally agree .

     My experience , with this Company . 

      They are a cut above , the rest ...

 

 

Nakhonchai21, operated as a premium service by Nakhonchaitour, and introduced to provide a similar level of service in competition with NCA, is comparable in quality.

 

 

 

1 hour ago, RocketDog said:

Nonsense. There is always a way to screw something up. How about brake failure. There's always a way. 

I'm in the right place for nonsense ????

10 hours ago, webfact said:

The service had left Udon at 7 pm and the accident occurred around 7.45 pm. 

Wow! That got far!

They should rename the company Coffins On Wheels Heavenly Tours.  More apt.