webfact Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath published several pictures of what happened to a 19 year old youth who fell asleep at the wheel and hit a roadside wall on the expressway in Bangkok. Attaphon had to be helped out of his Nissan Almera that had got wedged between two sections on the down ramp at the Rama 4 exit in the Hualampong area. Picture: Thai Rath The media noted that it was lucky that he did not fall down below. He was not badly injured. Expressway police and Ruam Katanyu rescue services attended the accident at 4pm. Picture: Thai Rath Pol Maj Thanida Mankatanyu said that the driver had had a lap nai episode - a microsleep. He had been going home, was alone and no other vehicle was involved in the incident. The driver was taken to hospital and was set to be tested for DUI. Picture: Thai Rath -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2023-01-19 - 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! 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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KannikaP Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 1 hour ago, webfact said: The media noted that it was lucky that he did not fall down below Looks to me like the gap is smaller than the car. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dyertribe Posted January 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 19, 2023 I call BS - nice day, 4pm ... no reason for a micro sleep. Of course, I don't know his exact circumstances, but even so, while a micro sleep may have been involved, it is NOT an excuse ... Charge him with dangerous driving. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 Thai's seem to be able to fall asleep anywhere ,anytime , noise , daytime , does not deter them , like truckers sleeping in a hammock under the trailer. this one was lucky ,did not die or kill anyone else, no mention of amulets but. regards worgeordie 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gottfrid Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 59 minutes ago, KannikaP said: Looks to me like the gap is smaller than the car. Yeah, one would remain hopeful, and live in the belief they do that on purpose. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KannikaP Posted January 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 19, 2023 Is it possible to micro-sleep whilst using your phone? 555 2 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 1 hour ago, KannikaP said: 2 hours ago, webfact said: The media noted that it was lucky that he did not fall down below Looks to me like the gap is smaller than the car. That's what constituted being lucky! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 1 hour ago, dyertribe said: I call BS - nice day, 4pm ... no reason for a micro sleep. Of course, I don't know his exact circumstances, "I don't know his exact circumstances". You don't know any of his circumstances, so why "call BS"? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 1 hour ago, dyertribe said: while a micro sleep may have been involved, it is NOT an excuse No one claimed that it WAS an excuse, it was a reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foghorn Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 I would think that if you fell asleep driving you would ease of accelerator, maybe I’m wrong , it’s sleeps fault , not the guy driving 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 3 hours ago, KannikaP said: Looks to me like the gap is smaller than the car. Which was good luck for the market traders below. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignore it Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 (edited) Warning: Don't smoke the good stuff until your home! Edited January 19, 2023 by ignore it 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 26 minutes ago, Foghorn said: I would think that if you fell asleep driving you would ease of accelerator, maybe I’m wrong , it’s sleeps fault , not the guy driving Happened to me once... I’d been up early... then had been driving for a few hours, comfy car, about 3pm... long straight empty road (Thailand - driving up towards Tak) road nice quiet, no stress, cursing at about 90kmh... Then shock.... scared-sh!tless... I realised I’d just drifted off for a micro-second. I’d never done it before, I’ve never done it since (that was about 15 years ago) - but it happened and it can happen easily. I didn’t ease of the accelerator... my body remained in the same position... I didn’t even deviate off the road etc (some do if you see the videos of ppl falling asleep while driving).... BUT, I definitely nodded off for a micro-second... or even a second or two.... Quite frightening. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baz69er Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 19 year old falling asleep at the wheel? He must of been dreaming as well...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarteso Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 Now he can also play lottery number 8490 .. Try baby try???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bangkok Barry Posted January 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 19, 2023 4 hours ago, dyertribe said: I call BS - nice day, 4pm ... no reason for a micro sleep. Of course, I don't know his exact circumstances, but even so, while a micro sleep may have been involved, it is NOT an excuse ... Charge him with dangerous driving. Thailand calls it a microsleep. The rest of the world calls it losing concentration. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gottfrid Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 4 hours ago, KannikaP said: Is it possible to micro-sleep whilst using your phone? 555 Nah, but you can be bored to death. ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talahtnut Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 Its easy to get extended micro naps when the missus wants something done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieroaming Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 The Thai excuse for any poor driving decision...micro sleep or brake failure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackshadow Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 how many points off his licence for this (if he has licence?????!!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swerve Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 4 hours ago, Foghorn said: I would think that if you fell asleep driving you would ease of accelerator, maybe I’m wrong , it’s sleeps fault , not the guy driving "it's sleeps fault, not the guy driving" brilliant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexlm Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 Do they teach to wait for an exit to turn right when you pass you exam to get a driving license? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
it is what it is Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 common occurrence round my way... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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