By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

Pattaya — An allegedly intoxicated foreign driver of unknown nationality reportedly cut off a family of four members on a motorcycle and collided with them, causing all four including two children to suffer serious injuries.

The horrific road accident happened around 10 p.m. yesterday, August 18th, on Phatthanakan Road in the Nongprue subdistrict of Banglamung, Chonburi.

 

Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan emergency responders rushed to a deserted road to find a bronze Toyota Fortuner with a crumpled front and a demolished Honda Wave.

 

Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/08/19/allegedly-intoxicated-foreign-driver-collides-with-family-of-four-on-motorcycle-in-pattaya/

 

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Hope the family recover soon but a family of 4 on a motorcycle, will they be prosecuted?  No, I doubt it.

 

This is Thailand.

Hope the foreigner pays millions

Yes, what model of motorcycle is built for 4?

7 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

Yes, what model of motorcycle is built for 4?

Edited August 20, 20223 yr by eisfeld

27 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

Hope the foreigner pays millions

Why?

 

He shouldn't be held accountable for the injuries of those who shouldn't have been on the bike (i.e two of the people). Bikes ain't built for 4.

 

He also shouldn't be held accountable for any head injuries due to not wearing helmets.

 

Man, these people should suffer the natural consequence of the danger they out themselves in and caused themselves.

 

"Millions", did anyone die? Jesus.

 

Sure he should be prosecuted fairly (and so should they). Probably neither of which will happen.

Edited August 20, 20223 yr by 2009

8 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

Yes, what model of motorcycle is built for 4?

But not relevant to the story really, that's how thousands travel every day

1 minute ago, 2009 said:

Why?

 

He shouldn't be held accountable for the deaths of those who shouldn't have been on the bike (i.e two of the people). Bikes ain't built for 4.

 

He also shouldn't be held accountable for any head injuries due to not wearing helmets.

 

Man, these people should suffer the natural consequence of the danger they out themselves in and caused themselves.

 

"Millions", did anyone die? Jesus.

 

Sure he should be prosecuted fairly (and so should they). Probably neither of which will happen.

If he was drunk driving and his fault he should be prosecuted and pay up, maybe the lawyer can mitigate if no helmets, licence, too many people

11 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

Hope the foreigner pays millions

If indeed it was his fault.

4 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

that's how thousands travel every day

But it doesn't make it right , legal or safe.

2 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

If he was drunk driving and his fault he should be prosecuted and pay up, maybe the lawyer can mitigate if no helmets, licence, too many people

Well you don’t know, do you. It was ‘alleged’. How would you like it if strangers implied you were guilty and should pay millions if an illegally ridden motorbike ran into you?

Wow some disgusting responses here...lets blame the victims especially the kids who should have not been riding 4 on a bike and how dare u not wear a helmet.  A DRUNK GUY hit them.

Just now, scubascuba3 said:

If he was drunk driving and his fault he should be prosecuted and pay up, maybe the lawyer can mitigate if no helmets, licence, too many people

Where does it say he was drink driving ? The police don't only stated they would have him undertake an alcohol test  at the police station. Or do you work in the police station and know the outcome of that test ? Perhaps you were the unnamed witness who stated he appeared intoxicated ?

 

Maybe he was DUI in which case he should feel the full force of the law but there again we don't know nor at this time who was at fault.  Whilst most people driving Fortuners are poor drivers, and that's being polite, let's wait for the police report before jumping to conclusions especially that 4 people on a motor cycle is hardly a safe and controllable form of transportation.

4 minutes ago, pomchop said:

Wow some disgusting responses here...lets blame the victims especially the kids who should have not been riding 4 on a bike and how dare u not wear a helmet.  A DRUNK GUY hit them.

Yes, wrong was done on both sides.

4 minutes ago, pomchop said:

A DRUNK GUY hit them

"Allegedly intoxicated" is not a drunk guy.

22 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

But not relevant to the story really, that's how thousands travel every day

It still does not make it legal, but never the less the possibly Intoxicated driver should he held responsible if he caused the accident.

Edited August 20, 20223 yr by ThailandRyan

14 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

that's how thousands travel every day

that's how thousands travel illegally every day

 

there fixed that for you. 

25 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

Hope the foreigner pays millions

So not 10,000 per head?

22 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

But not relevant to the story really, that's how thousands travel every day

Of course, laws get ignored here, doesn't make it right. Laws are often there as a safety issue, here is an example. But I am focusing on the wrong one, the drunk driver is likely to blame......another law broken, but 

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that's how thousands travel every day

 

Edited August 20, 20223 yr by jacko45k

It is unknown who caused the accident, beside the fact that one was allegedly drunk and the other party were riding a motorcycle with so many riders is if it was a circus act, and i'm sure once the dust settled and the guilty party will be named money will change hands and the matter will be settled, the sad part is that nono of the parties will learn anything from it, the foreigner will probably continue to drink and drive and the the others will continue to overload their scooter...

4 minutes ago, NE1 said:

"Allegedly intoxicated" is not a drunk guy.

That is true but even if sober he still apparently hit them....and i would take any bet that the allegation of intoxication is more likely than not to be more than an allegation.  Generally innocent people at scene of horrific crash would not refuse to give their name not to mention eyewitnesses comments.  Quick alcohol test at the station will soon enough answer that question.

 

He also seemed intoxicated and refused to provide his name, the eyewitnesses said. He refused to speak to the media.

27 minutes ago, Excel said:

Where does it say he was drink driving ?

You seem a bit slow. Story said "allegedly intoxicated" i said "if drunk" what part of that don't you understand?

Most of you guys here are fantastic. Now a foreigner drives under influence and cause an accident. The only thing you can do is blame Thais for being too many on a motorbike. It´s actually so bad, that I feel ashamed for your comments.
 

21 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

Of course, laws get ignored here, doesn't make it right. Laws are often there as a safety issue, here is an example. But I am focusing on the wrong one, the drunk driver is likely to blame......another law broken, but 

 

Yes the real issue in Thailand is drink driving, people think it's ok incl elderly farang

13 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

You seem a bit slow. Story said "allegedly intoxicated" i said "if drunk" what part of that don't you understand?

You seem to be the thick one. I asked the question "Where does it say he was drunk ?", a simple comment. Now had you have said he was drunk, which you didn't, then I would have said something totally different.

45 minutes ago, NE1 said:

"Allegedly intoxicated" is not a drunk guy.

Not necessarily a sober one either. 

49 minutes ago, pomchop said:

Wow some disgusting responses here...lets blame the victims especially the kids who should have not been riding 4 on a bike and how dare u not wear a helmet.  A DRUNK GUY hit them.

All parties are at fault. All parties broke the law.

Actions have consequences.

If you love your kids don't put them in harm's way to begin with!

Why should posters here be responsible for rightly denouncing idiocy on the part of all the adults involved? 

1 hour ago, jacko45k said:

Yes, what model of motorcycle is built for 4?

The one only poor Thai people can afford, while others drive in cavalcades of BMWs and Mercedes, private jets.

1 hour ago, scubascuba3 said:

1 hour ago, jacko45k said:

Yes, what model of motorcycle is built for 4?

But not relevant to the story really, that's how thousands travel every day

Maybe those complaining about families on motor bikes should buy them all a nice little car, and pay all the costs involved in running it, also make a cement road up the dirt track to their often run down shacks.

28 minutes ago, brianthainess said:

Maybe those complaining about families on motor bikes should buy them all a nice little car, and pay all the costs involved in running it, also make a cement road up the dirt track to their often run down shacks.

Could start by buying them replacement rear light bulbs...or donating crash helmets ( which they most likely wouldn't wear ). 

Better still. the government and relevant authorities could show some concern. ????