webfact Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub By Eakkapop Thongtub PHUKET: A 23-year-old man escaped serious injury this morning (Aug 21) after he fell asleep at the wheel of his delivery pickup truck, which veered into a guardrail that sheared into the driver’s door. Maj Sorathip Chukaew of the Tha Chatchai Police was notified of the accident, on Thepkasattri Rd northbound in Moo 1, Mai Khao, at 8:50am. Maj Sorathip along with fellow officers and rescue workers from the Mai Khao Tambon Administrative Organisation (OrBorTor) arrived at the scene to find the pickup by the side of the road, still impaled by the guardrail. Full story: https://www.thephuketnews.com/lucky-escape-for-driver-asleep-at-the-wheel-81131.php -- © Copyright Phuket News 2021-08-21 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 I thought this was a story about the government! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chalawaan Posted August 21, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 21, 2021 (edited) What is a Police Major doing at a mundane traffic bingle? Elsewhere, a maximum of two Constables, or Patrol officers but often just one, and job done. Rhetorical TiT question, right -on to the next oddity... Edited August 21, 2021 by chalawaan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post trainman34014 Posted August 21, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 21, 2021 No story here; falling asleep at the wheel is normal in Thailand, they do it every day ! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fondue zoo Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Was it his GPS Navigator? GPS: In 300 metres grab some shuteye guy Driver: Wha?? Well I am tired * glad nobody was hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KannikaP Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 How did he get to THAT side of the barrier? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavideol Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Lucky escape for driver asleep at the wheel or was it the Lucky Amulet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Henry Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Can not see where Police Major was at traffic bingle. The article says police major was notified of bingle?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Tracy Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Maj Sorathip along with fellow officers and rescue workers from the Mai Khao Tambon Administrative Organisation (OrBorTor) arrived at the scene to find the pickup by the side of the road, still impaled by the guardrail. 1 hour ago, Paul Henry said: Can not see where Police Major was at traffic bingle. The article says police major was notified of bingle?. RTFA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffersLos Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 3 hours ago, webfact said: delivery pickup truck This is the first time I've ever seen one not doing 490kph. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE1 Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 (edited) Scott Tracy Thunderbird 1..... 3 hours ago, webfact said: Maj Sorathip along with fellow officers and rescue workers from the Mai Khao Tambon Administrative Organisation (OrBorTor) arrived at the scene to find the pickup by the side of the road, still impaled by the guardrail. Edited August 21, 2021 by NE1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE1 Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, chalawaan said: What is a Police Major doing at a mundane traffic bingle? Photo opportunity .........? Edited August 21, 2021 by NE1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 2 hours ago, trainman34014 said: No story here; falling asleep at the wheel is normal in Thailand, they do it every day ! Every second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 2 hours ago, KannikaP said: How did he get to THAT side of the barrier? Quote which veered into a guardrail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Almer Posted August 21, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 21, 2021 3 hours ago, KannikaP said: How did he get to THAT side of the barrier? He is thai 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KannikaP Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 52 minutes ago, VocalNeal said: Last time I veered into a crash barrier, it was the left had side of my vehicle which hit it first. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 How selfish now my delivery will be even later ???? To be fair these delivery drivers are now overworked, and driving even more like loonies. Had a Kerry delivery the other day at 6.45pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimamey Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 On 8/21/2021 at 7:24 AM, KannikaP said: How did he get to THAT side of the barrier? It's difficult to tell as you can't see what's behind the pickup further along the road but it may be that he hit the end of the barrier. The other possibility might be the barrier came loose or broke. It shouldn't do but it's possible. Many years ago my headlight was smashed when a car on the opposite carriageway hit the barrier and the washer from the bolt fixing hit my lights. I didn't know until I got home and noticed the light was gone with the washer was still in it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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