Jonathan Fairfield Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 The Ban Ao Nam Bo curve on Sakdidet Rd in Wichit. Photo: PR Phuket PHUKET: Local officials have requested B30 million to upgrade and increase safety measures on a stretch of road in Wichit notorious for the number of vehicle accidents in recent years. The Ban Ao Nam Bo curve on Sakdidet Rd in Wichit has seen numerous car accidents that prompted local residents to complain. Many of the accidents have resulted in cars overturning as they fail to navigate the curve properly. The most high profile case was that of Vorasit ‘Pla Wan’ Issara, the owner of the upscale Sri Panwa resort at Cape Panwa on Phuket’s east coast, who was injured when the car he was driving struck a power pole at the exact same spot in March of this year. Full story: https://www.thephuketnews.com/wichit-road-danger-spot-to-be-addressed-81722.php -- © Copyright Phuket News 2021-10-16 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canopus1969 Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Looks a nice wide smooth road in the photo - what's wrong with it? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gsxrnz Posted October 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 17, 2021 9 minutes ago, canopus1969 said: Looks a nice wide smooth road in the photo - what's wrong with it? It has a slight bend in it. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 What about the corner where the three tourists drove off the road onto the beach? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobandyson Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 11 minutes ago, canopus1969 said: Looks a nice wide smooth road in the photo - what's wrong with it? Because it's a nice smooth road. Ideal for speeding and pretending you're in a Grand Prix. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SAFETY FIRST Posted October 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 17, 2021 37 minutes ago, canopus1969 said: Looks a nice wide smooth road in the photo - what's wrong with it? Nothing, it's the incompetent fools that drive on it. Mr Pichet conceded that frequent accidents occur at the site mainly due to cars travelling at high speeds and navigating the sharp curve in a reckless manner. What a waste of money, get rid of the idiots, I read an early post regarding foreigners having accidents (deport them), driving recklessly. Put the money towards the poor and needy, it's a lot of money, too many homeless could use the handout. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asiasurfer Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Hm. Am I the only one who thinks the actual problem is bad driving rather than a bend in the road?? I always thought roads with bends, crossings and dangerous U-Turns are normal. Could try to construct only straight roads in Thailand. But we would probably only see a steep increase in deadly accidents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted October 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 17, 2021 4 hours ago, canopus1969 said: Looks a nice wide smooth road in the photo - what's wrong with it? It's not straight? 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 6 hours ago, canopus1969 said: Looks a nice wide smooth road in the photo - what's wrong with it? It's not straight........???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmitch Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 6 hours ago, VocalNeal said: What about the corner where the three tourists drove off the road onto the beach? One well-connected hi-so crash prompts action. Three tourists do not. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ54 Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Put a traffic light just before the curve... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombat Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 12 hours ago, canopus1969 said: Looks a nice wide smooth road in the photo - what's wrong with it? my guess is it gets a layer of wind blown sand over it, couple that with the camber of the road and smooth tar finish and the cars lose traction and skate off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 On 10/17/2021 at 8:58 AM, canopus1969 said: Looks a nice wide smooth road in the photo - what's wrong with it? Ans; Thai Drivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chainsaw Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 On 10/17/2021 at 8:58 AM, canopus1969 said: Looks a nice wide smooth road in the photo - what's wrong with it? The camber is wrong. Needs to be built up on the left side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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