snoop1130 Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya A sleepy truck driver crashed and overturned while returning to his hometown, severely injuring three people. Koh Chan police responded to a road accident on 331 Road inbound to Sattahip in the Tha Bunmi subdistrict on Wednesday, July 20th. Three people including a woman sustained critical injuries. At the accident scene, a black Mitsubishi Triton was found in an upside down position. Police also found a demolished bronze Honda Wave motorbike that the truck was previously carrying nearby. Three victims including two men and one woman suffered critical injuries and were rushed to a hospital. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/07/20/sleepy-truck-driver-crashes-in-chonburi-three-seriously-injured/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-07-20 - Cigna 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 Do trucks here have Tachographs , we had them donkeys years ago, maybe something more modern now , but it recorded your driving hours, mandatory rest period , speed etc, they were checked regularly by authorities , "Koh Chan police initially took pictures of the accident scene as evidence to possibly press legal action against the driver because a sign pole, which was state property, was damaged." Not a lot about the driver ,only he may have fallen asleep , but he's in a lot of trouble if he has to pay for the sign......???? regards Worgeordie 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Enoon Posted July 20, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted July 20, 2022 (edited) 8 hours ago, worgeordie said: Do trucks here have Tachographs , we had them donkeys years ago, maybe something more modern now , but it recorded your driving hours, mandatory rest period , speed etc, they were checked regularly by authorities , "Koh Chan police initially took pictures of the accident scene as evidence to possibly press legal action against the driver because a sign pole, which was state property, was damaged." Not a lot about the driver ,only he may have fallen asleep , but he's in a lot of trouble if he has to pay for the sign......???? regards Worgeordie At this time it's 9 hours since the article was posted and you and I are the only people that have put finger to key. As far as we know nobody else gives a ****. Indeed why should they? "Just another day on Thai roads.........who gives a ****?" is entirely the appropriate attitude to take. Edited July 20, 2022 by Enoon 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 Koh Chan police initially took pictures of the accident scene as evidence to possibly press legal action against the driver because a sign pole, which was state property, was damaged. Seriously ? More interested in pressing charges for the state pole than the critically injured innocents ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jacko45k Posted July 20, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted July 20, 2022 Wasn't carrying another helicopter was he? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 13 hours ago, snoop1130 said: A sleepy truck driver crashed and overturned while returning to his hometown, severely injuring three people. The police view this as a perfectly acceptable defence along with wet roads. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LennyW Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 1 hour ago, mikebell said: The police view this as a perfectly acceptable defense along with wet roads. This is true unfortunately! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 How many points will that be ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petertucker48 Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 Company demanding driver works too many hours!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 2long Posted July 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted July 21, 2022 I know a pickup truck can be called a truck, but this headline is a bit misleading (at least to me) because I presumed it was a larger vehicle with maybe more than four wheels. It looks like this was just a Mitsubishi Triton pickup. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouatchee Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 6 hours ago, Enoon said: At this time it's 9 hours since the article was posted and you and I are the only people that have put finger to key. People were asleep at the bed [sic] when this was posted.???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackshadow Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 3 hours ago, RichardColeman said: Koh Chan police initially took pictures of the accident scene as evidence to possibly press legal action against the driver because a sign pole, which was state property, was damaged. Seriously ? More interested in pressing charges for the state pole than the critically injured innocents ? it called PRIORITIES !!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mancub Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 3 hours ago, RichardColeman said: Koh Chan police initially took pictures of the accident scene as evidence to possibly press legal action against the driver because a sign pole, which was state property, was damaged. Seriously ? More interested in pressing charges for the state pole than the critically injured innocents ? They were the occupants of the vehicle. No collateral damage except the signpost...and the police need their pound of flesh for their inconvenience ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 3 hours ago, mikebell said: The police view this as a perfectly acceptable defence along with wet roads. Next year he'll be deducted a point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackshadow Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 On 7/21/2022 at 7:24 AM, mikebell said: The police view this as a perfectly acceptable defence along with wet roads. AND brake failure !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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