Three people on motorbike sidecar seriously injured after colliding with a pickup truck in Banglamung, truck driver flees

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PHOTO: Sophon Cable TV (STV)

 

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

Banglamung – Three people have sustained injuries after their motorbike sidecar crashed into a pickup truck, whose driver later sped away, in Banglamung January 26th.

 

Emergency responders were notified of the accident near the entrance of the Soi Boon Sampan Temple in Nongprue.

 

The first response teams arrived at the scene to find a heavily damaged motorbike sidecar lying on the road. 

 

Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/01/27/three-people-on-motorbike-sidecar-seriously-injured-after-colliding-with-a-pickup-truck-in-banglamung-truck-driver-flees/

 

 

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[RJRS1301 13631]

I remain mystified and horrified with the number of drivers here who seem to flee the scene of an accident.

Not only is it lacking responsibilty, however does it also indicate no insurance, no licence?  With all the cams around areas I am surprised they think they will not be caught.

 

 

[jacko45k 30664]

4 minutes ago, RJRS1301 said:

I remain mystified and horrified with the number of drivers here who seem to flee the scene of an accident.

Not only is it lacking responsibilty, however does it also indicate no insurance, no licence?  With all the cams around areas I am surprised they think they will not be caught.

 

 

Well it gives many the chance to sober up somewhat, hiding in the bushes behind mummy's house. 

[Paul Henry 2462]

It also gives them the oppurtunity to contact their friendly local PLOD who can help grease the right palms so minimum charges are applied. or even offer compensation and no official police  involvement.

[Ralf001 3094]

These 3 wheel abortions, I thought they were not legal to drive/ride on public roads.

[LennyW 7188]

7 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

These 3 wheel abortions, I thought they were not legal to drive/ride on public roads.

Have been illegal since the early 90's.

[Ralf001 3094]

22 minutes ago, LennyW said:

Have been illegal since the early 90's.

So pickup driver 100% not at fault then.

[actonion 1593]

1 hour ago, RJRS1301 said:

I remain mystified and horrified with the number of drivers here who seem to flee the scene of an accident.

Not only is it lacking responsibilty, however does it also indicate no insurance, no licence?  With all the cams around areas I am surprised they think they will not be caught.

 

 

The Cams around dont work  ........Thais  dont do maintenance

[topt 3519]

10 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

So pickup driver 100% not at fault then.

What an asinine reply 

[steven100 25630]

so the pickup driver has no license and was drunk possibly thereby flee's.

the motorbike side car is technically illegal so should not have even been on the road. 

 

ok then .....   no one's fault.  

 

case closed. 

[Bangkok Barry 13132]

50 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

These 3 wheel abortions, I thought they were not legal to drive/ride on public roads.

They aren't legal to ride in, but whether something is illegal or not has absolutely no relevance in Thailand.

[jacko45k 30664]

3 minutes ago, Bangkok Barry said:

They aren't legal to ride in, but whether something is illegal or not has absolutely no relevance in Thailand.

There was a German guy I knew here in Patts, frequently being pulled over and being told his samlor was illegal... as others rode past ..... 'not allow for falang' he was told!

[morrobay 2275]

1 hour ago, RJRS1301 said:

I remain mystified and horrified with the number of drivers here who seem to flee the scene of an accident.

 

 

 

Let me improve the above: I remain mystified and horrified with the number of jerks in pickups drivers here who seem to flee the scene of an accident.

[Ralf001 3094]

4 minutes ago, Bangkok Barry said:

They aren't legal to ride in, but whether something is illegal or not has absolutely no relevance in Thailand.

Not legal should not be on the road... End Off.

[RJRS1301 13631]

1 minute ago, morrobay said:

Let me improve the above: I remain mystified and horrified with the number of jerks in pickups drivers here who seem to flee the scene of an accident.

Oh there have been reports of drivers of all types vehicles doing it, from high end saloons to motorcyles and police officers 

[morrobay 2275]

1 minute ago, Ralf001 said:

Not legal should not be on the road... End Off.

No it's these jerks in pickups who shouldn't be on the road

[morrobay 2275]

18 minutes ago, RJRS1301 said:

Oh there have been reports of drivers of all types vehicles doing it, from high end saloons to motorcyles and police officers 

The point you "missed " is the higher frequency of the jerks in pickups . Edit: in all kinds of accidents around here

Edited January 28 by morrobay

[bbko 3768]

16 minutes ago, actonion said:

The Cams around dont work  ........Thais  dont do maintenance

Maybe the government cams don't work, but I know that intersection, there's a gold shop, a money lending place, a Audi cars sales place and a  motorbike sales shop very close by, I bet those places have working cams.

When my expat friend got into a accident with his Fortuner vs pregnant lady on a motorbike, the cops had camera footage taken from a nearby bar showing my friend at fault.

[Card 1789]

2 hours ago, RJRS1301 said:

I remain mystified and horrified with the number of drivers here who seem to flee the scene of an accident.

Not only is it lacking responsibilty, however does it also indicate no insurance, no licence?  With all the cams around areas I am surprised they think they will not be caught.

 

 

Many escape to avoid drug detection.

Edited January 28 by Card

[brianthainess 4680]

42 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

There was a German guy I knew here in Patts, frequently being pulled over and being told his samlor was illegal... as others rode past ..... 'not allow for falang' he was told!

I had a friend who was told the same towing his boat on a properly made US trailer, "you no hab work visa, only thai can tow boat. "

[brianthainess 4680]

36 minutes ago, bbko said:

Maybe the government cams don't work, but I know that intersection, there's a gold shop, a money lending place, a Audi cars sales place and a  motorbike sales shop very close by, I bet those places have working cams.

When my expat friend got into a accident with his Fortuner vs pregnant lady on a motorbike, the cops had camera footage taken from a nearby bar showing my friend at fault.

And if he hadn't been at fault " camera no work"

[Bangkok Barry 13132]

58 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

1 hour ago, Bangkok Barry said:

They aren't legal to ride in, but whether something is illegal or not has absolutely no relevance in Thailand.

Not legal should not be on the road... End Off.

My brother-in-law has one. He's a policeman. Says it all, really.

[Ralf001 3094]

54 minutes ago, brianthainess said:

I had a friend who was told the same towing his boat on a properly made US trailer, "you no hab work visa, only thai can tow boat. "

Need to upgrade driver to include towing endorsment.

 

I had to do it to tow my jetski.

 

 

[LennyW 7188]

2 hours ago, morrobay said:

The point you "missed " is the higher frequency of the jerks in pickups . Edit: in all kinds of accidents around here

Simple reason for that is there are more pick-ups on Thai roads than any other type of vehicle apart from motorcycles.

[Mr Meeseeks 11704]

An agricultural vehicle being driven like a sports car at high speed? 

 

You don't say. 

[Mr Meeseeks 11704]

56 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

Need to upgrade driver to include towing endorsment.

 

I had to do it to tow my jetski.

 

 

Interesting, never knew they did that. How easy was it to do?

[Harveyboy 1127]

3 hours ago, steven100 said:

so the pickup driver has no license and was drunk possibly thereby flee's.

the motorbike side car is technically illegal so should not have even been on the road. 

 

ok then .....   no one's fault.  

 

case closed. 

didn't it say the bike hit the pickup..how can you blame the driver.....seems both parties at fault..

[CharlieH 38592]

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[Cake Monster 10690]

3 hours ago, RJRS1301 said:

Oh there have been reports of drivers of all types vehicles doing it, from high end saloons to motorcyles and police officers 

The other side of the Coin was demonstrated quite a few Years ago now.

A Driver actual did stop.

He got out of his vehicle, and looked at the victim lying in the Street.

He returned to his vehicle, assessed that the victim was seriously injured, and then proceeded to run back and forth over the victim several times.

When arrested and asked why he did this his reply was 

" I would rather pay for this only once, and not for the rest of my life by paying the Medical Bills."

[RJRS1301 13631]

2 hours ago, Cake Monster said:

The other side of the Coin was demonstrated quite a few Years ago now.

A Driver actual did stop.

He got out of his vehicle, and looked at the victim lying in the Street.

He returned to his vehicle, assessed that the victim was seriously injured, and then proceeded to run back and forth over the victim several times.

When arrested and asked why he did this his reply was 

" I would rather pay for this only once, and not for the rest of my life by paying the Medical Bills."

Somewhat lacking compassion and empathy for his victim