Pick-ups racing on the Bang Na - Chonburi elevated road - they hit truck putting in road markings

[digger70]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

They had just arrived and had only put out ten cones when he saw the two pick-ups racing each other in the far right lane.

Never mind putting cones out ,the truck should've had many Flashing lights so the Racers could've seen the truck. 

Even if they weren't racing they  most likely wouldn't have seen the truck.

I didn't see any Flashing /working lights on the truck. but then I could be wrong.

[damo1967]

3 hours ago, new2here said:

For me, I don’t celebrate the loss of life- any life much less ones at that young stage …

 

That said, I think that in life you make decisions …. and either earn the rewards or suffer consequences as a result.. and to me, this is a catastrophic consequence of a bad decision made.. 

 

Yes, i know the common rebuttal is something like “weren’t you that age too and did stupid stuff too?”… and I’d say absolutely I did  … but only due to either sheer dumb luck or odds, i didn’t suffer like this… and for that I’m thankful… sadly these folks didn’t get so lucky. 

 

In this case, for me, the largest blessing here is that these bad decisions largely only impacted those who were direct participants and not totally innocent bystanders.  

 

 

 

Well said!  RIP to those involved.

[steve187]

6 hours ago, VinnieK said:

Painting markings in the dead of night.?

Even driving is not advised let alone perform such tasks.

when do you think most road markings/road resurfacing is done, when the roads are quiet or during daylight when the roads are busy

[peter zwart]

Thats 2 of "those" pick ups less and a brainless idiot less. Sorry for not feeling sorry.

[Speedhump]

6 hours ago, VinnieK said:

Painting markings in the dead of night.?

Even driving is not advised let alone perform such tasks.

????‍♂️

[Speedhump]

3 hours ago, Classic Ray said:

What is lacking here is the planning for the roadworks, illumination of advance matrix  and physical signs and extensive coning off of lanes beforehand to provide safe environments for workers and motorists. 
 

The authorities have to protect even the idiots as far as possible, and it’s just not done. How often do you drive along a major road and see workers collecting trash or clipping trees and bushes protected by one or no cones?

They were putting out cones when the idiots came flying down the road at them. Unless you know the exact circumstances of this case (you don't) don't try to judge, you read like a barrack room lawyer anyway. 

[Speedhump]

51 minutes ago, digger70 said:

Never mind putting cones out ,the truck should've had many Flashing lights so the Racers could've seen the truck. 

Even if they weren't racing they  most likely wouldn't have seen the truck.

I didn't see any Flashing /working lights on the truck. but then I could be wrong.

 

 

51 minutes ago, digger70 said:

Never mind putting cones out ,the truck should've had many Flashing lights so the Racers could've seen the truck. 

Even if they weren't racing they  most likely wouldn't have seen the truck.

I didn't see any Flashing /working lights on the truck. but then I could be wrong.

This is not and never will be a H&S bound first world country. And a lot of farang live here contentedly because of that. Keep your sanctimony to yourself. 

Edited October 6, 2022 by Speedhump

[Dr B]

3 hours ago, Classic Ray said:

What is lacking here is the planning for the roadworks, illumination of advance matrix  and physical signs and extensive coning off of lanes beforehand to provide safe environments for workers and motorists. 
 

The authorities have to protect even the idiots as far as possible, and it’s just not done. How often do you drive along a major road and see workers collecting trash or clipping trees and bushes protected by one or no cones?

If you read the article to the end you will note that they were still in the process of putting out the cones. I am not aware of any cones which position themselves in the road when required.

[still kicking]

3 hours ago, paulbrow said:

You're right, middle of rush hour is a much better time! NOT!

Why do you call it rush hour when nothing moves ????

[Dan O]

4 hours ago, Classic Ray said:

What is lacking here is the planning for the roadworks, illumination of advance matrix  and physical signs and extensive coning off of lanes beforehand to provide safe environments for workers and motorists. 
 

The authorities have to protect even the idiots as far as possible, and it’s just not done. How often do you drive along a major road and see workers collecting trash or clipping trees and bushes protected by one or no cones?

If you read the article it says thats exactly what they were doing, putting out marking cones before road work 

[kennw]

4 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

You might think it is because it´s much less traffic during that time and easier to do the work. At least, that answer came to me directly.

Responsibility is with the racers not the road marker workers. Sad but som nam na. 

[Peterphuket]

Who will have an IQ below 80.

In the street where are live, they passing regularly, must be from the same family

[roo860]

5 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

You might think it is because it´s much less traffic during that time and easier to do the work. At least, that answer came to me directly.

Correct, I was involved in this job in the UK, in the UK on motorways, you're warned of lane closure 3miles back, traffic chicaned if needed,  50mph limit, unfortunately in Thailand you have very little warning,  but still no excuse. 

[DJ54]

9 hours ago, 2baht said:

Who won? ????

Dead men don’t talk…..

[Gottfrid]

3 hours ago, kennw said:

Responsibility is with the racers not the road marker workers. Sad but som nam na. 

Ok, but did I say something different?

[d4dang]

8 hours ago, Kaopad999 said:

Oh well, another idiot off the roads. 
Just glad tey didn't kill any innocents

the 15 year old girl was stupid but innocent?

[bbbbooboo]

Hmmm….stupid is what stupid does, it seems

[thailand49]

32 and 15 year Old middle of the night?  ????

Edited October 6, 2022 by thailand49

[Stargeezr]

If the pickups were not racing, they likely would have seen the big truck in time.

This accident was caused by the racers, and the crash was avoidable.

  Glad to hear the road workers were not injured.

[Mr Meeseeks]

Low IQ morons in modified agricultural utility vehicles? 

 

Well I never! 

[jacko45k]

1 minute ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

Low IQ morons in modified agricultural utility vehicles? 

 

Well I never! 

Silly comment, result would have been the same if it was a Ferrari racing a Lambo!

[VinnieK]

16 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

You might think it is because it´s much less traffic during that time and easier to do the work. At least, that answer came to me directly.

That was the thinking alright..

As an aside, whenever I see a distant traffic cone reflection in the dark, I slow down considerably 

Who knows what traps await ahead.

Thais of course, head into the maelstrom at maximum speed ????????

[AustinRacing]

The underlying issue is allowing modifications to vehicles. It has a psychological effect of imagining "I have a REAL racing car and I am a REAL racing driver". 

[mikebell]

20 hours ago, realfunster said:

Police nowhere to be seen, as usual...

They don't go out in the dark lest they meet with bad people.

[digger70]

16 hours ago, Speedhump said:

 

 

This is not and never will be a H&S bound first world country. And a lot of farang live here contentedly because of that. Keep your sanctimony to yourself. 

sanc·ti·mo·ny

/ˈsaNG(k)təˌmōnē/

noun

DEROGATORY

the action or practice of acting as if one were morally superior to other people.

"they have no shame and turn on the phony sanctimony" 

 

I only said what's normally done . so keep your comment to yourself /don't post.

[Speedhump]

5 minutes ago, digger70 said:

sanc·ti·mo·ny

/ˈsaNG(k)təˌmōnē/

noun

DEROGATORY

the action or practice of acting as if one were morally superior to other people.

"they have no shame and turn on the phony sanctimony" 

 

I only said what's normally done . so keep your comment to yourself /don't post.

No. Normally done WHERE?

[redwhiteandblue]

Another couple of Somchais doing their best to win idiot of the week.

[Jimbo 12345]

Some very nasty sick answers about  this accident, people have lost their lives, and you joke about it,  shame on you,  you should be ashamed of yourselves,  karma is waiting for you.  Sickos 

[DavisH]

On 10/6/2022 at 2:21 PM, Artisi said:

What a fantastic observation of the obvious..... 

Not obvious to all, obviously!

[berrec]