Route south paralysed after 12 vehicles collide in high winds and rain

[webfact]

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported on a multiple collision that occurred on Phetchkasem Highway heading south in Muang district of Prachuap Khirikhan province at 1.30 pm yesterday.

 

It happened in Bon Ek sub-district at kilometer marker 291 +300.

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

The road south was completely blocked and an emergency lane needed to be opened on the inbound to Bangkok side to move traffic.

 

Despite this the media reported tailbacks of many kilometers yesterday afternoon.

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

The collision in high winds and rain involved 12 pick-ups, trucks and a Bangkok to Samui tour bus.

 

Three women were taken injured to hospital.

 

Much road signage and barriers were damaged in the multiple collision.

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

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[VinnieK]

Thai drivers never slow down in the rain.

Motorcyclists even accelerate out of fear of getting wet. ????

[Hawaiian]

12 minutes ago, VinnieK said:

Thai drivers never slow down in the rain.

Motorcyclists even accelerate out of fear of getting wet. ????

Guess they're not familiar with the hazard of hydroplaning.

[taninthai]

OMG………ITS THE WINDS FAULT NOW………….when are they gonna admit it’s uneducated speeding drivers.

[petermik]

I am Thai and I want to die........

[ikke1959]

Yes indeed with storm last days and the pouring downs... accidents could not be prevented... That is easier than learn to adjust how to drive in all kind of weather conditions.. Probably they did not speed, they kept distance from each other, had good working sweepers on the on window etc etc.. Nothing to blame.. Nature did it

[bangon04]

4 hours ago, petermik said:

I am Thai and I want to die........

Kap Lot Thai - Antarai

[sammieuk1]

Obviously the fault of micro rain and wind failure no other explanation  ????

[RichardColeman]

6 hours ago, petermik said:

I am Thai and I want to die........

Think you will find its the taking of others with you that is the problem or concern.

[Peterphuket]

6 hours ago, petermik said:

I am Thai and I want to die........

Because I did a lot of tamboon, so coming better back.

It's a way of living and dying.

[Luuk Chaai]

the collision in high winds and rain involved 12 pick-ups, trucks and a Bangkok to Samui tour bus.

what ?   no motor bike with 4 passengers all on cell phones / smoking/ no helmets and going the wrong direction ?

[Gee Bangkok]

I was driving from BKK yesterday to Prachuap.... I see why so much traffic. Yes raining and I bet the first rain in sometime. 

 

Dangerous Thai Driving say no more ????

[hotchilli]

23 hours ago, webfact said:

It happened in Bon Ek sub-district at kilometer marker 291 +300.

Well that's the lottery sorted out.

[cardinalblue]

So no cars involved? Just trucks and a bus?

 

I knew pick up drivers are stupid I mean different….