webfact Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 Picture: Thai Rath Muang Chachoengsao police in central Thailand were called after a report that a man on a motorcycle died in a collision with a train at a level crossing. It happened near Preng Station in Klong Preng sub-district around 7pm yesterday. Dorkrak, 48, had multiple injuries that were described in detail by Thai Rath. His body was taken to Bhudasothon Hospital for a detailed autopsy before being released to relatives. A Honda Wave 110i was picked off the tracks by locals to avoid another accident. The victim's father Charoen, 70, said his son worked at a factory nearby and was on his way home which is 2 kms from the crossing. He said after viewing CCTV that his son clearly didn't take care. He said that he had gone through the barrier after watching one train pass only to be hit by another passing in the opposite direction. ASEAN NOW notes that a still photo published by the media appeared to show that the barrier was not in place. The service that him the victim was the #379 passenger train from Bangkok to Chachoengsao. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2023-03-03 - 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. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post worgeordie Posted March 3, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 3, 2023 Just like crossing the road , you need to look both ways , and don't try to cross at all when the lights are flashing don't try to cross until they stop.,patience is a virtue ... regards worgeordie 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Bull Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 I learned this years ago. The train went by and the gate did not open so I started pulling on the gate when a train came from the other direction. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 2baht Posted March 3, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 3, 2023 I hear that train a comin' It's a movin' down the line I think I that can beat that train Just need a little time! 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jo1993 Posted March 3, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 3, 2023 41 minutes ago, worgeordie said: Just like crossing the road , you need to look both ways , and don't try to cross at all when the lights are flashing don't try to cross until they stop.,patience is a virtue ... regards worgeordie Both ways? Crossing the road in Thailand you have to look left right up down backwards forwards into the past future and the 5th dimension 2 7 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBKK Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 Thais rarely look both ways and I'm sorry to say that he paid the ultimate price for his stupidity. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Digitalbanana Posted March 3, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 3, 2023 1 hour ago, webfact said: ASEAN NOW notes that a still photo published by the media appeared to show that the barrier was not in place Eh? 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JeffersLos Posted March 3, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 3, 2023 It's not only some Thais that cannot compute that two tracks may mean two trains. 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post topt Posted March 3, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 3, 2023 25 minutes ago, BobBKK said: Thais rarely look both ways Unfortunately many seem to rarely look at all in my experience. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 First train from left hid train coming for right. He must have rode off as soon as the first trains last carriage passed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnydrops Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 1 hour ago, Digitalbanana said: Eh? Looks odd, quite short. The one on the otherside doesn't look like it is in place either. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisY1 Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 Motor cyclists in Thailand generally, are totally stupid...always trying to get through where they can't..they never look and they rarely slow down.....and this clown simply did not look! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolgeoff Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 Lucky person how many amluts did he wear that day to survive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proton Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 No more thinking for him then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 You can see the video in the Thai Rath link. The first motorcycle made a successful crossing, the second one was not successful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangon04 Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 "The service that him the victim was the #379 passenger train from Bangkok to Chachoengsao." Hope Richard Barrow was not on that one........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G Rex Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 12 minutes ago, metisdead said: You can see the video in the Thai Rath link. The first motorcycle made a successful crossing, the second one was not successful. VERY graphic content! Bang! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Barry Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 4 hours ago, worgeordie said: Just like crossing the road , you need to look both ways , and don't try to cross at all when the lights are flashing don't try to cross until they stop.,patience is a virtue ... regards worgeordie Everyone knows that red lights are only optional to a Thai, not an order. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardinalblue Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 (edited) He probably rode around the barrier his whole life…it finally caught up to him…. poor driving behavior is normal here as there is no enforcement/punishment Edited March 3, 2023 by cardinalblue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAMHERE Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 It appears from the video that he may not have been the first to go over the tracks, another bike is ahead of him in that lane. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeptic7 Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 8 hours ago, webfact said: Dork-rak, 48 Fitting name. This would be tragic if impatient disregard for any and all wasn't so common and prevalent here. Always in such a rush. Always taking unnecessary risks to save 5-10 seconds. And worst of it...always putting themselves, and especially others, at risk of life or limb. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
it is what it is Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 i guess they don't have the green cross code man in thailand; look right, look left, look right again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 8 hours ago, Digitalbanana said: Eh? The second train was clearly in place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gottfrid Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 He must have been thinking, why is nobody driving? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlover Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 On 3/3/2023 at 9:09 AM, Digitalbanana said: Eh? That is the leading pole on an obviously disused rolling gate barrier. It does not protrude into the road. There is, none the less a bit of a mystery regarding this video. I googled mapped the crossing adjacent to Preng station and it looks nothing like the one depicted here and it does have barriers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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