webfact Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 Sattahip: Motorcyclist killed because of faulty drain cover Picture: Sanook Sanook reported that a 52 year old man from Roi-Et was killed when he lost control of his Yamaha motorcycle on a faulty grille in Soi Bon Kai, Sattahip. Witnesses saw Suriya slam into an ornamental tree outside a house then get catapulted head first into a wall. Rescue foundation staff on the scene of the accident on Monday night performed CPR but were unable to revive the rider. Locals called on the authorities to immediately repair the many potholes and faulty covers in the busy area, especially the one that claimed the life of the rider. A foundation rescue worker was pictured pointing at the faulty grille. Source: Sanook -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2020-10-22 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surelynot Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 Love the guy on the right pointing to the damaged, massive drain cover......just in case you weren't sure what you were looking at. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NCC1701A Posted October 22, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 22, 2020 i see these half collapsed drain covers everywhere touring around on my big bike. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post worgeordie Posted October 22, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 22, 2020 That drain cover is a disgrace, ow I suppose all drain covers in the area will be checked and repaired ,just like the rail crossings,nothing happens until someone dies... regards Worgeordie 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essox essox Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 2 minutes ago, NCC1701A said: i see these half collapsed drain covers everywhere touring around on my big bike. yaa they are tourist attractions.....and can be bought on the Thai monopoly game...quite cheap to buy.....!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jacko45k Posted October 22, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 22, 2020 Some poor soul lost his life..... it will get fixed now. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NE1 Posted October 22, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 22, 2020 New Iphones and other stuff to buy before money " wasted " on drain covers and pot holes. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post edwinchester Posted October 22, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 22, 2020 1 hour ago, jacko45k said: Some poor soul lost his life..... it will get fixed now. Oh well at least we know how much a life is worth now...one drain cover. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JeffersLos Posted October 22, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 22, 2020 2 hours ago, webfact said: catapulted head first into a wall. And was wearing a helmet, obeying the speed limit, sober, and paying due diligence to his surroundings? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy one Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 The dead guys family will now get hit with the repair bill for the drain cover 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sakeopete Posted October 22, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 22, 2020 I'm sure government provides money to make/replace drain covers however: cost-40% graft = substandard drain covers. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Crusader Posted October 22, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 22, 2020 I used to ride motocycles all the time, and unless you are going like a bat out of hell, or just not looking...these things are spotable. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ChrisY1 Posted October 22, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 22, 2020 3 hours ago, NCC1701A said: i see these half collapsed drain covers everywhere touring around on my big bike. Mostly made from light gauge steel, tack welded and expected to take 40t trucks! They're all over Thailand. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matzzon Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 4 hours ago, NCC1701A said: i see these half collapsed drain covers everywhere touring around on my big bike. Yes, and that is exactly what this man should have been doing too. It´s because you look at the road as well as the traffic you are alive, right? ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deli Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 Patong beach road is full of these death traps. Just a miracle that no more bike riders fall or even die. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Crusader said: I used to ride motocycles all the time, and unless you are going like a bat out of hell, or just not looking...these things are spotable. You would think so.... but a pothole nearly took my teeth out recently as it was right at a crossroads and I was watching vehicles coming the other way. The above incident, well it was nighttime and perhaps badly lit...... Thais take their headlight bulbs out to save petrol. Edited October 22, 2020 by jacko45k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffggi Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 5 hours ago, worgeordie said: That drain cover is a disgrace, ow I suppose all drain covers in the area will be checked and repaired ,just like the rail crossings,nothing happens until someone dies... regards Worgeordie This is "Work Class Thailand" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 5 hours ago, jacko45k said: Some poor soul lost his life..... it will get fixed now. Possibly, but what about the thousands of others waiting to catch-out the unsuspecting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanaplaza666 Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 It's not only these draincovers but also the quality of the roads , i drive my Xadv in bkk everyday and the same road you drive today tomorrow can have a big a.. hole in it the next after a big rain . Even roads newly paved , after rain potholes show up everywhere and some are pretty deep . So always keep your eyes on the road and on traffic because they surely don't . And nothing will change anytime soon . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burma Bill Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 6 hours ago, jacko45k said: Some poor soul lost his life..... it will get fixed now. Yes indeed, REACTIVE THAILAND! RIP motorcyclist. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burma Bill Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 7 hours ago, webfact said: on a faulty grille It is an utter disgrace and has been for many years, not only with the roads but pavements/sidewalks as well. When I used to live in Lanna, I often saw tourists in Chiang Mai struggling around on crutches with ankles/legs in plaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosst Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 7 hours ago, worgeordie said: That drain cover is a disgrace, ow I suppose all drain covers in the area will be checked and repaired ,just like the rail crossings,nothing happens until someone dies... regards Worgeordie As usual a dollar short and a day late RIP the rider. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pique Dard Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 what a terrible way to go! rip 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 (edited) You definitely need local knowledge where the dodgy drains, potholes and loose sand are, Thais always go round drains so maybe the rider was going too fast Edited October 22, 2020 by scubascuba3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 19 hours ago, webfact said: he lost control of his Yamaha motorcycle 19 hours ago, webfact said: Suriya slam into an ornamental tree outside a house then get catapulted head Slammed /catapulted/lost control. Suggests another accident caused by excessive speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bundooman Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 19 hours ago, jacko45k said: Some poor soul lost his life..... it will get fixed now. No, they said it will get fixed........! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
actonion Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 I remember years back when the drain covers along Beach road near Royal garden were being stolen .......sold scrap metal, a thoughtful pedestrian covered one hole with a straw mat as in the photo above, a passer by stepped off the curb crossing the road and fell into the drain and was hospitalised 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teacherclaire Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 18 hours ago, Crusader said: I used to ride motocycles all the time, and unless you are going like a bat out of hell, or just not looking...these things are spotable. You used to ride. Great. I always did and still do. I wouldn't see it at night. And when you see it at daytime on a small, or a big bike, it's usually too late. RIP, poor lad, some people will miss you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 20 hours ago, edwinchester said: Oh well at least we know how much a life is worth now...one drain cover. Just a thought, I bet no one knows how many underage riders are part of the 60 odd fatalities on Thai roads every day, it never seems to get reported, I wonder why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 19 hours ago, Sakeopete said: I'm sure government provides money to make/replace drain covers however: cost-40% graft = substandard drain covers. Yes, a real pocket filler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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