webfact Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Bangkok smash: Woman driver tells police she reached for her phone charger Picure: Dail Newd Khok Khram police were called to the Kaset to Nawamin Road yesterday after a woman in a Yaris slammed into the back of a Vigo pick-up and overturned. Manthana, 32, was taken to Paolo Kaset Hospital with a slight knee injury. Yuthakan, 28, in the pick-up said he was going to Lat Prao with his brother when the other vehicle smashed into his rear as he traversed a klong. He rushed to the woman's aid and she told him that she had been arguing with her boyfriend and the tears meant she could not see the road ahead. He smelled no alcohol on her breath. Police later said that the story about the argument was probably incorrect as the boyfriend arrived and it didn't look like they had been arguing. They said that the woman had reached for her charger and it wasn't in the normal place so she took her eyes off the road momentarily, enough to cause the accident. She was tested for alcohol immediately and had not been drinking. She was fined 500 baht for negligent driving. The rest of the damage would be sorted out through insurance. Source: Daily News -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2020-09-10 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post colinneil Posted September 10, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 10, 2020 It defies belief, fined 500 baht, the silly woman could have quite easily killed someone. 13 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YetAnother Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 10 minutes ago, webfact said: They said that the woman had reached for her charger did she get it ????? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dmaxdan Posted September 10, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 10, 2020 9 minutes ago, webfact said: They said that the woman had reached for her charger and it wasn't in the normal place so she took her eyes off the road momentarily, enough to cause the accident. Hang on a minute.... is she actually admitting she was at fault?? Wonders never cease! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Moonlover Posted September 10, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 10, 2020 5 minutes ago, Dmaxdan said: 14 minutes ago, webfact said: They said that the woman had reached for her charger and it wasn't in the normal place so she took her eyes off the road momentarily, enough to cause the accident. 5 minutes ago, Dmaxdan said: Hang on a minute.... is she actually admitting she was at fault?? Wonders never cease! Oh this pops up quite a bit. It amazes me how readily people will, basically admit to 'driving without due care and attention' thinking that the statement will mitigate their behaviour. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bluesofa Posted September 10, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 10, 2020 4 minutes ago, colinneil said: It defies belief, fined 500 baht, the silly woman could have quite easily killed someone. Going on other reports of death caused by bad driving and the pointless fines highlighting the cheapness of life, I would have thought 500 Baht could have covered up to two deaths. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bluesofa Posted September 10, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 10, 2020 9 minutes ago, YetAnother said: 20 minutes ago, webfact said: They said that the woman had reached for her charger did she get it ? Yes, she was charged 500 baht for negligent driving. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matzzon Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 31 minutes ago, webfact said: Woman driver tells police she reached for her phone charger Say no more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paiman Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Another one of my favorites. And as always trying to get away with a lie, indirectly blaming her boyfriends for it. I wish I could just get a minute with her. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PatOngo Posted September 10, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 10, 2020 53 minutes ago, webfact said: She was fined 500 baht for negligent driving. Amazing! I bet she won't do that again! 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bodga Posted September 10, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 10, 2020 (edited) 58 minutes ago, webfact said: momentarily, Oh Thank Gawd for that, otherwise it could have been really serious, maybe if the Police started planting photos of masked divers holding a sea cucumber in her glovebox they could really dish out some punishment Edited September 10, 2020 by bodga 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hamus Yaigh Posted September 10, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 10, 2020 1 hour ago, webfact said: she told him that she had been arguing with her boyfriend and the tears meant she could not see the road ahead. 1 hour ago, webfact said: Police later said that the story about the argument was probably incorrect as the boyfriend arrived and it didn't look like they had been arguing. 1 hour ago, webfact said: She was fined 500 baht for negligent driving. The rest of the damage would be sorted out through insurance. You cannot make this sht up. Sad thing is I have got to pay my insurance next week and Roojai put the rate up on my car that's getting older. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThailandRyan Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 55 minutes ago, YetAnother said: did she get it ????? Well she will get a charge. That charge will be an increase in her insurance, a charge for the repairs of the other vehicle and I am sure a charge for compensation due to her negligence, but then a final Wai and she will be on her way.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post petermik Posted September 10, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 10, 2020 Keep your mind on your driving Keep your hands on the wheel And keep your beady eyes on the road ahead https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDYpr99FgEk 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 (edited) 56 minutes ago, Moonlover said: Oh this pops up quite a bit. It amazes me how readily people will, basically admit to 'driving without due care and attention' thinking that the statement will mitigate their behaviour. Sure, I know this well, my son's in laws (big family), are the masters of this point: "Yes I crashed into the car in front and someone killed, more injured, car a write off but it's all OK / it's not my fault / I didn't do anything wrong, I dropped my phone charger and I had to bend down to find it". And... "Yes I went through the red light but I'm allowed to do that because I don't like the idea of traffic lights / I don't like the idea of traffic laws, it's up to me". Edited September 10, 2020 by scorecard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hank Gunn Posted September 10, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 10, 2020 55 minutes ago, Moonlover said: Oh this pops up quite a bit. It amazes me how readily people will, basically admit to 'driving without due care and attention' thinking that the statement will mitigate their behaviour. Problem is, in Thailand it often does. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Phuketshrew Posted September 10, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 10, 2020 57 minutes ago, bodga said: Oh Thank Gawd for that, otherwise it could have been really serious, maybe if the Police started planting photos of masked divers holding a sea cucumber in her glovebox they could really dish out some punishment Sea cucumbers in her glove box? ????. How could she possibly concentrate on driving with a cucumber in her box? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainman34014 Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 3 hours ago, Dmaxdan said: Hang on a minute.... is she actually admitting she was at fault?? Wonders never cease! Will be frowned upon by friends and family ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainman34014 Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 In Thailand the phone is always more important than Human Lives; don't forget that when you're out on the roads ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 I’m astounded she didn’t claim brake failure. I’m astounded she was checked for alcohol. I’m astounded she had not been drinking. I’m not astounded by the low charge for negligent driving which means people will continued to drive carelessly, with out a care or consideration for others... the terrible standards continue. That said - this is an accident of inattention and it does happen else where, the difference is the charges and penalties are quite different such that it happens less elsewhere (this comment is just to pre-empt the response from those who may attempt to make excuses for these issues here in Thailand) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavideol Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 3 hours ago, webfact said: and it wasn't in the normal place so she took her eyes off the road momentarily, enough to cause the accident. wonder what momentarily means for her.... this type of stupidity it's usually posted/available on humoristic sites like hidden camera or Thailand funniest videos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Was it tears or the klong in her eyes is another theory ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffggi Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 4 hours ago, YetAnother said: did she get it ????? She was probably rummaging through a bag on the back seat ...................LOL 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 13 minutes ago, Geoffggi said: She was probably rummaging through a bag on the back seat ...................LOL My wife wasn't in the car with her. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffggi Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 1 minute ago, bluesofa said: My wife wasn't in the car with her. Behave ..........LOL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaiyen Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 5 hours ago, colinneil said: It defies belief, fined 500 baht, the silly woman could have quite easily killed someone. Here in Western Australia they have just put up the fines for using mobile phones. Now if you even touch it you are up for a A$1000 fine and 4 demerit points. Only 37 people got caught on the first day !! It seems impossible to stop people using a phone whilst driving. All new cars have Apple or Android systems fitted so its easy to make calls without touching a phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy one Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Manthana was taken to hospital with a slight knee injury and a whistling sound coming from her ears. Doctors said this was caused by not having a brain 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 5 hours ago, webfact said: They said that the woman had reached for her charger and it wasn't in the normal place so she took her eyes off the road momentarily, enough to cause the accident. [...] She was fined 500 baht for negligent driving. When will the police in this country start to enforce the law that drivers are not allowed to use mobile phones while driving? Often when I see a cars which are driven in a strange way I look at the driver and in most cases they play with their phones. Does anybody care. For clarification: I can see them like that because I am on my motorcycle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 6 hours ago, webfact said: She was fined 500 baht for negligent driving. That'll learn her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedrogaz Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 I can't tell you how many times this has happened to me.....and not only the phone charger, but dropped cigarettes, bottles of beer and whiskey, some chewing gum which fell out of my mouth yesterday, a half eaten-sandwich I bought last week, and sundry other items. I have decided to ask the wife to hunt for things I drop in the car from now on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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