School Director Driving in Pattaya Hits and Kills 56-Year-Old Homeless Man Crossing Road

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By Tanakorn Panyadee

Pattaya — A school director accidentally crashed his sedan into a 56-year-old man and killed him on the spot at 7 AM this morning, March 5th. The driver claimed the victim ran in front of his car.

The tragic accident unfolded on a road leading to Pattaya at the front of Soi Banglamung 1 in the Rong Po sub-district of Banglamung district. The victim, only identified as Mr. Wit, 56, had been crashed into by a sedan while he was crossing the road and passed away due to severe head and body injuries, according to Sawang Boriboon rescuers.

 

A white Toyota Yaris sedan was found parked about 20 meters away from the deceased man, with a cracked windshield and crumpled hood. The driver, identified only as Mr. Pichit, told rescuers that he is a school director in the Laem Chabang area. He was bringing his friends to the Banglamung district.

 

Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/03/05/school-director-driving-in-pattaya-hits-and-kills-56-year-old-homeless-man-crossing-road/

 

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[scubascuba3]

I hope he was tested for alcohol and check if on the phone

[TheFishman1]

School Director those guys gET so much money it’s unbelievable they worst in the police OK some money given to a relative. Nothing will happen TIT

[BananaStrong]

Many stories online about the rich killing the poor, nothing happens.  The person still alive (rich) has the ONLY story with some compensation for a speedy trial.   He's a pillar of the community, and parents will say, "Great person!!!"  The homeless man?  Well, usually not good connotations; however, I'm sure there are tons of levels of homelessness.  Maybe used to be rich, education, down on his luck recently?  or maybe homeless forever and in-and-out of jail....    

[jacko45k]

Because pedestrians are regarded with disdain, particularly it seems by Bangkok drivers. Had experience of it yesterday......

[RichardColeman]

1 hour ago, scubascuba3 said:

I hope he was tested for alcohol and check if on the phone

I imagine they checked his status and connections before that

[ChrisY1]

Pedestrians crossing roads anywhere in Thailand are disliked by drivers.....nothing is allowed that makes them slow down !

[mikebell]

1 hour ago, jacko45k said:

Because pedestrians are regarded with disdain, particularly it seems by Bangkok drivers. Had experience of it yesterday......

A nightmare weekend  with crazy traffic and not a single cop on duty to help at congested junctions.

[BobBKK]

Thais are easily distracted but, to be fair, could happen to any of us. Horrible experience for the driver.