webfact Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub By Eakkapop Thongtub PHUKET: A 14-year-old boy was killed when the motorbike he was riding with two friends sitting behind him hit a tree beside Thepkrasattri Rd just south of the Heroines Monument last night (Oct 6). Maj Niwat Timket of the Thalang Police was notified of the accident, near Ruampong Motor Co Ltd on Thepkasattri Rd northbound in Moo 3, Srisoonthorn, at 11:55pm. Maj Niwat arrived at the scene, just over 500 metres south of the Heroines Monument, to find the damaged Phuket-registered Honda motorbike on the road and a large tamarind tree with a heavy impact mark. Full story: https://www.thephuketnews.com/one-teen-killed-two-survive-after-motorbike-hits-tree-81630.php -- © Copyright Phuket News 2021-10-07 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffersLos Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 44 minutes ago, webfact said: A 14-year-old boy was killed when the motorbike he was riding with two friends sitting behind him ???? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post canopus1969 Posted October 7, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 7, 2021 And the parents don't care.... 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post d123 Posted October 7, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 7, 2021 The bl**dy country “don’t care” 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post richard_smith237 Posted October 7, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 7, 2021 One of the underlying facets of so many deaths on the roads in Thailand is the utter inability of Thai’s to accept or proportion responsibility.... ‘.... a car skidded on a wet road' ‘.... brakes failed going down a hill' ‘.... motorbike hit a tree' In nearly every article I read involving a traffic incident ‘something’ is blamed rather than someone.... In this case it is the ‘motorcycle which hit the tree’, not the deceased failing to control the motorcycling and hitting a tree. Only when there is an underlying cultural shift towards being responsible and accountable for ones actions will we see improvement not only in road safety, but safety across many other facets of life in Thailand. 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BKKTRAVELER Posted October 7, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 7, 2021 A really sad story, I don't want to say more even though so much could be said and done... 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HappyGoLuckyLife Posted October 7, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 7, 2021 6 hours ago, BKKTRAVELER said: A really sad story, I don't want to say more even though so much could be said and done... Agreed. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted October 8, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 8, 2021 A 14 year old boy, with two mates out at 23:55 ... Say no more. 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rott Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 5 minutes ago, hotchilli said: A 14 year old boy, with two mates out at 23:55 ... Say no more. Except a 14 year old boy riding a motorbike. Tragic. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 2 minutes ago, rott said: Except a 14 year old boy riding a motorbike. Tragic. That's normal. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post steven100 Posted October 8, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 8, 2021 wonder how long he'd had his bike licence 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCP108 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Very sad. I proprose that they adopt the same rules as in the U.S.: No driver or passenger on a two-wheeled vehicle under the age of 18 can ride without a helmet. No more than two people on a two-wheeled vehicle (certainly never five or six [which I have seen many times in Thailand]) No driving any vehicle without a license. But.... ...this will never happen unless they intend to actually enforce traffic rules at all. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterphuket Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 1 hour ago, steven100 said: wonder how long he'd had his bike licence He was still practicing, that day practicing in the dark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterphuket Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 17 minutes ago, JCP108 said: Very sad. I proprose that they adopt the same rules as in the U.S.: No driver or passenger on a two-wheeled vehicle under the age of 18 can ride without a helmet. No more than two people on a two-wheeled vehicle (certainly never five or six [which I have seen many times in Thailand]) No driving any vehicle without a license. But.... ...this will never happen unless they intend to actually enforce traffic rules at all. You can make as much rules as you like, but......I think you know the answer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bangkok Barry Posted October 8, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 8, 2021 (edited) 19 hours ago, canopus1969 said: And the parents don't care.... And nor do the police, nor do the schools, so I don't care either. Their country, their culture, up to them. As someone cleverly wrote on here after another similar incident, 'A motorcycle is what a parent buys their son for his last birthday'. And it isn't just motorcyclists who have zero concept of safety. A photo I took of kids riding home from school..... It is impossible for me to understand the level of stupidity in this country. No common sense or concept of safety at all. Absolutely none. Edited October 8, 2021 by Bangkok Barry 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofarnorth Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 2 hours ago, steven100 said: wonder how long he'd had his bike licence Well he won't be moving on to a car licence . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofarnorth Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 37 minutes ago, Peterphuket said: He was still practicing, that day practicing in the dark. Are there such things as L plates over here ? I remember so clearly the day i passed my test in my '38 Hillman Minx and cut the L plates off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Warrior Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 sad indeed . what parent would let their child drive m/bike at that age , totally irresponsible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post digger70 Posted October 8, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 8, 2021 21 hours ago, webfact said: 14-year-old boy was killed when the motorbike he was riding with two friends sitting behind him hit a tree RIP . That says it all. Never should've happen. 14 Yr Old No License,No insurance,No Rego. Helmets?? No Brains in the Kids and Parents 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 19 hours ago, richard_smith237 said: One of the underlying facets of so many deaths on the roads in Thailand is the utter inability of Thai’s to accept or proportion responsibility.... ‘.... a car skidded on a wet road' ‘.... brakes failed going down a hill' ‘.... motorbike hit a tree' In nearly every article I read involving a traffic incident ‘something’ is blamed rather than someone.... In this case it is the ‘motorcycle which hit the tree’, not the deceased failing to control the motorcycling and hitting a tree. Only when there is an underlying cultural shift towards being responsible and accountable for ones actions will we see improvement not only in road safety, but safety across many other facets of life in Thailand. Partially true. Thai fatalism is a big factor. According to many Thai beliefs, these children were destined for this to happen and you can't change fate. I think that Buddhism has something to do with this. The real culprits are the rider, speeding to show off to his friends, the rain and uncaring parents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffersLos Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Already reincarnated as a motocy taxi driver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 2 hours ago, JCP108 said: No driver or passenger on a two-wheeled vehicle under the age of 18 can ride without a helmet. Your laws need amending or is it 18 yr olds heads are thicker? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Just a normal day here young kids skidded up on the inside of me 2 days ago, i had stopped for a car reversing out to my left, he thought he would zoom past on the inside. I see this kid zooming around everyday around narrow winding roads. Short life for him I am sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCP108 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 25 minutes ago, brianthainess said: Your laws need amending or is it 18 yr olds heads are thicker? I agree. I wear a hemet 100% of the time and all reasonable people do. But, the anti-helmet lobby is strong in the U.S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 10 minutes ago, JCP108 said: But, the anti-helmet lobby is strong in the U.S. Same as the Anti-Vaxx lobby, anti-mask and Pro-Gun Lobby. I often suspect that the mentality is one borne of an anarchistic subconsciousness. I get the impression that these characters consider it their duty to push back against every government related rule and regulation, an underlying ‘hunger’ to fight the perceived erosion of rights. i.e. IF the government had laws telling them not to wear helmets the very same characters would insist on wearing a helmet as its their right to make their own choice !!! ???? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dont confuse me Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 I once asked a friend's Thai wife a serious question. "How old do you have to be to ride a motorcycle in Thailand"? "When your mum says you can" came the equally serious answer! Totally different way of life and values than the West. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 22 hours ago, canopus1969 said: And the parents don't care.... No, they will just go to bed and make another one. The parents of underage children who allow them to ride motorbikes should be prosecuted. and as it was said, they just don't care. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 3 hours ago, toofarnorth said: Well he won't be moving on to a car licence . Good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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