By Goongnang Suksawat

 

Patong – A motorbike passenger was pronounced dead at the scene while the rider sustained severe injuries after a motorbike crash in Patong.

Emergency responders were notified of the accident on Tuesday night (March 21st) on the Kamala – Kalim Road in Patong.

 

They arrived at the scene to find a damaged motorbike on the road. Nearby they found the body of a woman identified only as Mrs. Petchthip, 50 from Khon Kaen.

 

Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2023/03/22/passenger-dies-and-rider-seriously-injured-after-motorbike-crash-in-patong/

 

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On 3/23/2023 at 2:54 AM, webfact said:

A motorbike passenger was pronounced dead at the scene while the rider sustained severe injuries after a motorbike crash in Patong.

From the link:

Witnesses said the motorbike rider was driving at high speed before losing control at a curve. However, the police are continuing their investigation to find the exact cause of the accident.

 

I'd go with the witness statement.

And, as it's said that an average of two people an hour are killed on Thai roads, with 80% of Thai road deaths being motorcyclists, there were plenty more killed in addition to this one. This made the news, most don't. I have no idea why that is.

still amazes me the way Thai's drive and fear no death !!!!!  

1 hour ago, Road Warrior said:

still amazes me the way Thai's drive and fear no death !!!!!  

You can't cure stupid.

1 hour ago, Road Warrior said:

still amazes me the way Thai's drive and fear no death !!!!!  

Amulets

 

They work 24/7 to protect....until they don't.

On 3/22/2023 at 8:07 PM, Road Warrior said:

still amazes me the way Thai's drive and fear no death !!!!!  

If you don't like it, stay in a western nanny police state instead. Western states still have accidents even though everyone drives like they are 80 years old.

On 3/22/2023 at 9:47 PM, xylophone said:

You can't cure stupid.

Funny seeing people triggered about Thai driving. 

On 3/23/2023 at 10:07 AM, Road Warrior said:

still amazes me the way Thai's drive and fear no death !!!!!  

Just as many stupid tourists doing the same.

On 3/23/2023 at 11:47 AM, xylophone said:

death

Reincarnation, with an improved lot. 

On 3/23/2023 at 10:07 AM, Road Warrior said:

still amazes me the way Thai's drive and fear no death !!!!!  

Only secular people fear death, that's why they obsess on it. 

2 hours ago, beechbum said:

Just as many stupid tourists doing the same.

Why do you come to Thailand then ?