webfact Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 Picture: Thai Rath Na Kha police and rescue services went to the scene of a collision between two motorcycles at the Ban Khong Ling U-turn on the Mitraphap Highway at 9.30 last night. Dead from a broken neck on the tarmac was an unidentified man in pink jacket and jeans aged about 25-30. He had been riding a Honda Wave that was destroyed. Nearby was a badly damaged Skoopy motorcycle. Two 17 year olds were taken to hospital with serious injuries. Nurseryman Anuwat, 36, said he was taking a shower when he heard a noise and rushed out to see the devastation. The two teens were conscious and said they were college students. They admitted to going the wrong way down the road and making an illegal U-turn into the path of the oncoming man, reported Thai Rath. Police continue their investigations. Aetna Platinum+ Light on premium, great on coverage -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-02-11 - Aetna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates Get your business in front of millions of customers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email [email protected] for more information 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ramrod711 Posted February 11, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 11, 2022 U-turns and accidents, strange how often those are associated.....not. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tonray Posted February 11, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 11, 2022 13 minutes ago, webfact said: They admitted to going the wrong way down the road and making an illegal U-turn into the path of the oncoming man, reported Thai Rath. Everyday on every road in Thailand with zero enforcement 5 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokesaat Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 I've read the article, in Thai and in English. I'm trying to figure out how 'Innocent' comes into the equation?? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ikke1959 Posted February 11, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 11, 2022 (edited) But the education will be toteach them to stop for the red lights.... Better start in primary schools and teach them traffic rules, instead of useless standing or sitting an listen to a lot of talk about nothing Edited February 11, 2022 by ikke1959 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tonray Posted February 11, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 11, 2022 7 minutes ago, ikke1959 said: But the education will be toteach them to stop for the red lights.... Better start in primary schools and teach them traffic rules, instead of useless standing or sitting an listen to a lot of talk about nothing I used to teach at a large high school in Bangkok, right on busy Vibhavadi Road. After school, kids (I knew they were Mattayom 4 (age 16-17), would pile 2 and 3 on a scooter going the wrong way, right in front of the Thai teachers and admins out in front of the school. Not a word was said and I quickly learned to keep my mouth shut about it after being admonished "You not understand the Thai way" a few times. Just sickening 10 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heist Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 (edited) 18 minutes ago, ikke1959 said: But the education will be toteach them to stop for the red lights.... Better start in primary schools and teach them traffic rules, instead of useless standing or sitting an listen to a lot of talk about nothing My wife is a teacher and I've tried a few times to get road safety education introducted at our local school to no avail. I generally don't get involved in Thai things but felt this to be important. Edited February 11, 2022 by heist 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dmaxdan Posted February 11, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 11, 2022 1 hour ago, kokesaat said: I've read the article, in Thai and in English. I'm trying to figure out how 'Innocent' comes into the equation?? Because sometimes people are killed or injured by others through no fault of their own. They just happen to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. They are therefore an innocent party. 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burma Bill Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 7 hours ago, webfact said: he was taking a shower when he heard a noise and rushed out Hopefully with a towel wrapped around himself!! RIP "Mister Pink Jacket" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwill Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 7 hours ago, kokesaat said: I've read the article, in Thai and in English. I'm trying to figure out how 'Innocent' comes into the equation?? I guess what they mean is that the man that died had done nothing wrong, was not at fault. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 8 hours ago, webfact said: The two teens were conscious and said they were college students. They admitted to going the wrong way down the road and making an illegal U-turn into the path of the oncoming man, A normal manoeuvre for a lot of people. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 7 hours ago, heist said: I generally don't get involved in Thai things but felt this to be important. Indoctrination is more important, not stopping euthanasia. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunsetT Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 Another day! Another fatal accident! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlover Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 12 minutes ago, hotchilli said: Indoctrination is more important, not stopping euthanasia. You do know the meaning of that word do you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 7 minutes ago, Moonlover said: You do know the meaning of that word do you? Yes thanks, and I did use it very loosely, meaning people who wish to put themselves to sleep using methods other than natural causes. Thanks for the concern though... no need to respond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4MyEgo Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 (edited) 9 hours ago, webfact said: Two 17 year olds were taken to hospital with serious injuries. My wife's son, soon to be 18, who we have raised as a couple since he was 2 years of age moved out and in with his girlfriend a few months ago and uses her motorbike to get around, he is unlicensed and her bike unregistered, they also ride around without helmets on. I said to the Mrs, after all of those years of teaching him the rights and wrongs this is not what I expected, with her reply being, our job is done, up to him now, nothing to do with us, and she is serious about that. Clever girl my Mrs. Just hope he doesn't cause any deaths or serious injuries to others like these two clowns who will walk away with nothing more than a fine. Edited February 11, 2022 by 4MyEgo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennw Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 9 hours ago, tonray said: Everyday on every road in Thailand with zero enforcement Stats say it all 90% of accidents are motorcycles. So safety programs should concentrate on them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arithai12 Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 8 hours ago, Dmaxdan said: Because sometimes people are killed or injured by others through no fault of their own. They just happen to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. They are therefore an innocent party. Innocent in terms of direction. I am not so sure in terms of speed. If the scooter with the 2 injured guys was making a U-turn, it should have been relatively slow. To cause such destruction the momentum must have come from somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thingamabob Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 U Turns are a nightmare in Thailand. I have heard that in many cases the road-builders have budget funding for U Bridges but construct U Turns and pocket the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre0720 Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 Looking at the damage on those motorbikes, perhaps the two teens, on an illegal u-turn as we know, were surprised by a motorbike traveling at a speed not expected by the teens. Accidents here just about always have to do with speed. The teens, making the illegal u-turn, were not going fast. Slow down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confuscious Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 13 hours ago, Dmaxdan said: Because sometimes people are killed or injured by others through no fault of their own. They just happen to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. They are therefore an innocent party. Error. The sentence should read: "Because MOSTLY......" Most people, killed or injured in an accident, are because of the fault of a moron ignoring the traffic rules and/or intoxicated. When driving on the road, wherever you are, watch the other drivers for moronic behavior and try to stay away from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangkokReady Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 15 hours ago, kokesaat said: I've read the article, in Thai and in English. I'm trying to figure out how 'Innocent' comes into the equation?? "Clickbait." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangkokReady Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 6 hours ago, 4MyEgo said: I said to the Mrs, after all of those years of teaching him the rights and wrongs this is not what I expected I agree with you, but the problem is that society exerts a very strong influence on people. Everything except for you are telling him not to wear a helmet, fate cannot be avoided and actions do not have consequences. I wonder how many people "back home" would still wear helmets if it was effectively made optional. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefaultName Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 Quote They admitted to going the wrong way down the road and making an illegal U-turn into the path of the oncoming man, reported Thai Rath. When you're going the wrong way, is there a way to do a legal U-turn? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobU Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 On 2/11/2022 at 12:58 AM, kokesaat said: I've read the article, in Thai and in English. I'm trying to figure out how 'Innocent' comes into the equation?? I think it means that the dead man was in no way responsible for the accident i.e. he was innocent of any wrongdoing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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