snoop1130 Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya A Mercedes-Benz sedan driven by a Thai woman caught fire after crashing into a power pole last night, November 23rd. Plu Ta Luang firefighters and rescuers rushed to snuff out a fire that was engulfing a red Mercedes-Benz sedan wreckage at the entrance of the Naphaphan Land Village on Sukhumvit Road inbound to Rayong province. The village was situated in the Plu Ta Luang subdistrict of Sattahip, Chonburi. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/11/24/mercedes-benz-bursts-into-flames-following-collision-with-power-pole-in-chonburi-driver-survives/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-11-24 - 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomazbodner Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 Power Pole: 1 Mercedes: 0 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 They always seem to hit a power pole or tree when the go off road. regards worgeordie 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Bones Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 6 minutes ago, worgeordie said: They always seem to hit a power pole or tree when the go off road. regards worgeordie Yes. This could be before or after they flip on a straight road at 275kph.???????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 15 minutes ago, worgeordie said: They always seem to hit a power pole or tree when the go off road. regards worgeordie Thats one of the facets of road safety here in Thailand. Road safety is not just about law enforcement, driving training and safety awareness, which of course are primary facets, but also about ‘road design’, how logical road layouts are, how clearly they are laid out, marked and sign posted.... But also ‘how safe’ the roads itself is with barriers, armco and as with this example, how close immovable objects such as power poles etc to the road itself.... There’s the ‘human factor’ which we can’t completely eradicate - thus, when the ‘human factor’ surfaces and there is a ’slip up’ a micro-sleep a distraction or moment of inattention a devotion from the ‘lane’ good, safe and well thought out planning and road design means there isn’t something ’solid’ to hit.... (in most cases)... In Thailand this aspect of safety is not even an after thought - hence, so many of these ‘power poles’ and 'light poles’ are impacted.... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foghorn Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 So no mention of being breathalized ,maybe the car was intoxicated, it needs to learn how to drive 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieroaming Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 I'm sure that the "brown envelope hand over ceremony" will take care of any insurance impeding implications. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermike007 Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 I have long advocated the avoidance of both power poles and trees. They just don't yield and make terrible obstructions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 10 hours ago, worgeordie said: They always seem to hit a power pole or tree when the go off road. Ever thought they would not stop until they did hit something when going off road ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bangkok Barry Posted November 25, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 25, 2022 30 minutes ago, Foghorn said: So no mention of being breathalized ,maybe the car was intoxicated, it needs to learn how to drive Thais don't need to be drunk to drive badly. They can do that perfectly well unaided by alcohol. Just mix a wet road and high speed and they have all the ingredients they need. Often, they don't even need those. Just 'Me First' will do. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soalbundy Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 12 hours ago, tomazbodner said: Power Pole: 1 Mercedes: 0 Obviously a Mercedes design flaw not taking a Thai driver and power poles into consideration. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 2 hours ago, RichardColeman said: Ever thought they would not stop until they did hit something when going off road ? No , that did not occur to me ....thanks for that gem of wisdom ....???? regards worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 6 minutes ago, soalbundy said: Obviously a Mercedes design flaw not taking a Thai driver and power poles into consideration. I suspect many other makes suffer the same design fault. I only tune into this forum to find out which power pole is on the move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunLA Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 'witness saw her driving in the rain' Was it an EV, did the battery get wet ... ???? Maybe she went over a speed bump. We all know EVs can't handle speed bumps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropposurfer Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 14 hours ago, worgeordie said: They always seem to hit a power pole or tree when the go off road. regards worgeordie Yeah, what's up with that Worg? I wonder about this too. Yes, yes to all the anti-pedants out there. I know ... I have far too much spare time on my hands haha???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 2 hours ago, soalbundy said: Obviously a Mercedes design flaw not taking a Thai driver and power poles into consideration. That level of technology isn't available to human kind yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 3 hours ago, soalbundy said: Obviously a Mercedes design flaw not taking a Thai driver and power poles into consideration. Perhaps why the police got the BMWs instead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 19 hours ago, snoop1130 said: The village was situated in the Plu Ta Luang subdistrict of Sattahip, Chonbur And where is it located now? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger70 Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 20 hours ago, worgeordie said: They always seem to hit a power pole or tree when the go off road. regards worgeordie They just try to find a way to stop not using the Brakes. ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moo 2 Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 If that car belongs to a lawyer that power pole could be sued for millions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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