webfact Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 Motorcyclist dies on way back from taking exams Picture: Thai Rath Police were called to Mitraphap (Friendship Highway) yesterday after a young motorcyclist lost control of his vehicle and collided with a cement center barrier. Pakorn, 21, was dead at the scene. Only his visor was recovered - the main part of his helmet was lost. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe He'd been riding a Yamaha YZF-R3 and had lost control between KM markers 66 and 67. The deceased was on his way home after taking exams to attain the rank of sergeant, reported Thai Rath. Police assigned high speed and unfamiliarity with the road as contributing factors. Health insurance plans that meet the long stay visa requirements -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-28 - 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Will B Good Posted March 28, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 28, 2022 I know some on here will have a hissy fit, but I barred my kids from ever riding motorbikes or taking flights in a helicopter..........life is too precious to take, what I consider to be, unnecessary risks.......there we go.......'av it. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Golden Triangle Posted March 28, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 28, 2022 2 minutes ago, Will B Good said: I know some on here will have a hissy fit, but I barred my kids from ever riding motorbikes or taking flights in a helicopter..........life is too precious to take, what I consider to be, unnecessary risks.......there we go.......'av it. I'm not gonna have a go at your post, you & I are of the same mind set, I don't like the mrs going out on her motorbike even though she's been riding one for donkeys years but that doesn't stop me from worrying about her, I always tell her to take the car but she says it's easier to park the bike. Can't fault her logic on that one ???? 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Excel Posted March 28, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 28, 2022 30 minutes ago, webfact said: Police assigned high speed and unfamiliarity with the road as contributing factors Guess bad driving is never a contributory factor if you are Thai 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Kernell Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 Only found his visor? I'm mystified? I wonder how many times he flashed his light at the barrier before he took his helmet off? Sick sorry! RIP fella. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Ray Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 Police Sergeant or Army Sergeant’s exam? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 48 minutes ago, Classic Ray said: Police Sergeant or Army Sergeant’s exam? Is that really relevant? just asking. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcho Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 Probably so happy he had completed the exam, and the adrenaline kicked in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Old Croc Posted March 28, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 28, 2022 Most of the populous of SE Asia have to rely on motorbikes for basic transport. They're easy to buy and put on the roads - even kids do it. However, I have no sympathy for those who abuse the freedoms here to ride at high speeds on large machines as a form of thrill ride. When I see these dolts on the roads, or YouTube, I just hope they don't take others with them when they wipe out. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fugitive Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 4 hours ago, Will B Good said: I know some on here will have a hissy fit, but I barred my kids from ever riding motorbikes or taking flights in a helicopter..........life is too precious to take, what I consider to be, unnecessary risks.......there we go.......'av it. 100% agree! My niece lost part of one foot aged 15 when she collided with a lamp post. A friend's teenage daughter had half of her brain removed. She was only 'going around the corner'. Now all she can do is sit in a wheelchair. No recognition or communication. I would add parachute jumping to your list. Was discussing with a friend the chances of main 'chute failing to open and reserve tangling. He insisted the odds were many millions to one. A few days later a 17 year old in USA was making her first jump (strapped to her instructor of course). You can guess what happened. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Croc Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 (edited) 9 minutes ago, The Fugitive said: 100% agree! My niece lost part of one foot aged 15 when she collided with a lamp post. A friend's teenage daughter had half of her brain removed. She was only 'going around the corner'. Now all she can do is sit in a wheelchair. No recognition or communication. I would add parachute jumping to your list. Was discussing with a friend the chances of main 'chute failing to open and reserve tangling. He insisted the odds were many millions to one. A few days later a 17 year old in USA was making her first jump (strapped to her instructor of course). You can guess what happened. I had a neighbor a Falang, with Thai wife, and her only child, a son in his 20's. Smart, educated, great girlfriend, a rosy future. Loved big bikes. One night while flying down the highway divider in traffic he took out a lady pedestrian who was too slow to cross. She died, he was in a coma for weeks and has never fully recovered brain function. His mother has to care for him for the rest of her life. Edited March 28, 2022 by Old Croc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will B Good Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 10 minutes ago, The Fugitive said: 100% agree! My niece lost part of one foot aged 15 when she collided with a lamp post. A friend's teenage daughter had half of her brain removed. She was only 'going around the corner'. Now all she can do is sit in a wheelchair. No recognition or communication. I would add parachute jumping to your list. Was discussing with a friend the chances of main 'chute failing to open and reserve tangling. He insisted the odds were many millions to one. A few days later a 17 year old in USA was making her first jump (strapped to her instructor of course). You can guess what happened. 100% Somethings just aren't worth the risk!!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger70 Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 1 hour ago, Old Croc said: However, I have no sympathy for those who abuse the freedoms here to ride at high speeds on large machines as a form of thrill ride. This is Not a very big bike only 321 cc . Big bikes are over 750 up to 1600 cc + Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thailand49 Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 Just another confirmation to my theory that they are all from the same school of driving thus the reason there is no solution from a Thai in sight. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galenjones Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 18 hours ago, Will B Good said: I know some on here will have a hissy fit, but I barred my kids from ever riding motorbikes or taking flights in a helicopter..........life is too precious to take, what I consider to be, unnecessary risks.......there we go.......'av it. Most people die in bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermike007 Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 Police assigned high speed and unfamiliarity with the road as contributing factors. Huh? How about a lack of skill, utter recklessness, and taking an awful lot for granted? Survival is an art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jimbo53 Posted March 28, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 28, 2022 33 minutes ago, galenjones said: Most people die in bed. $hit!! I am going to start sleeping on the sofa ???? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will B Good Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 3 hours ago, galenjones said: Most people die in bed. 75% of fatal car accidents occur within 5 miles of where you live........so probably best to move. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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