webfact Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 By Goongnang Suksawat Thalang –Two people were seriously injured and seven have sustained less serious injuries after a pickup truck overturned in Thalang, Phuket today. Emergency responders were notified of the accident this morning (February 20th) at 8:35 A.M. on the Thep Krasattri Road southbound lane in the Sri Soonthorn sub-district. Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2023/02/20/nine-people-injured-after-pickup-truck-overturns-in-thalang-phuket/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2023-02-21 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted February 21, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 21, 2023 Quote from the link: They and the Phuket Express arrived at the scene to find the damaged pickup truck on the road. Nine Myanmar workers had sustained injuries with two of them being severe. They were taken to a local hospital. The Thalang Police are continuing their investigation to find the exact cause of the accident. Seems the Phuket express had already arrived, guessing speed had something to do with accident 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AustinRacing Posted February 21, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 21, 2023 Only 9 people? I’m sure they could fit a lot more. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bangkok Barry Posted February 21, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 21, 2023 I thought that riding in the bed of a pickup was illegal, and for very good reason. Another case of the police being blind/too lazy to do their job. But we'd expect nothing different, would we. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post stevenl Posted February 21, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 21, 2023 1 hour ago, Bangkok Barry said: I thought that riding in the bed of a pickup was illegal, and for very good reason. Another case of the police being blind/too lazy to do their job. But we'd expect nothing different, would we. I though that regulation has been postponed. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 Let me guess it was Thai drivers. Constant stories of foreign workers/laborers being killed, maimed or injured here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Barry Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 24 minutes ago, stevenl said: 1 hour ago, Bangkok Barry said: I thought that riding in the bed of a pickup was illegal, and for very good reason. Another case of the police being blind/too lazy to do their job. But we'd expect nothing different, would we. I though that regulation has been postponed. I believe it was postponed only during the Songkran holiday two or three years ago and then rescinded as there was an outcry from people who demanded the right to risk their own life. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger101 Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 Single vehicle accident. Can only be the drivers fault or bad maintenance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 1 hour ago, roger101 said: Single vehicle accident. Can only be the drivers fault or bad maintenance. Looks to be quite an old Toyota in poor condition visually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adumbration Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 8 hours ago, Bangkok Barry said: I thought that riding in the bed of a pickup was illegal, and for very good reason. Another case of the police being blind/too lazy to do their job. But we'd expect nothing different, would we. At least one out of every two pickup trucks that pass the Sarasin checkpoint heading into Phuket during work hours has people in the back of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 8 hours ago, AustinRacing said: Only 9 people? I’m sure they could fit a lot more. Only by standing up which is illegal.....???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 11 hours ago, Bangkok Barry said: I believe it was postponed only during the Songkran holiday two or three years ago and then rescinded as there was an outcry from people who demanded the right to risk their own life. So you know the law you referred to doesn't exist but still made the post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Barry Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 39 minutes ago, stevenl said: 12 hours ago, Bangkok Barry said: I believe it was postponed only during the Songkran holiday two or three years ago and then rescinded as there was an outcry from people who demanded the right to risk their own life. So you know the law you referred to doesn't exist but still made the post. I didn't write that I know. I wrote that I believe. There's a difference. And now someone might respond with a useful post, unlike yours, which can confirm what I believe, or otherwise. I'm open to being educated about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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