snoop1130 Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 PHOTO: MGR Online Those pesky brakes again… A truck driver is pointing the finger at his faulty brakes after crashing his lorry into a Krabi pharmacy. The incident happened on Tuesday afternoon, May 2, in the Mueang district of Krabi, according to a Phuket Express report. Police were notified of the collision on Sri Trang Road, by the Talad Gao Intersection, and arrived to find a truck that had smashed through a pharmacy. While there was significant damage to the property, it’s understood nobody was injured in the collision. According to the 50 year old truck driver, named as Sirisak Chaiudom, he was travelling down a slope when he realised his brakes weren’t working. He says he decided to crash into the side of the road instead of colliding with cars waiting at the traffic lights. Full Story: https://phuket-go.com/phuket-news/national-news/driver-blames-brake-failure-after-truck-smashes-into-pharmacy/ -- © Copyright Phuket GO 2023-05-04 - 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. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavideol Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 Driver blames brake failure Long time we didn't had one like that, was he missing the lucky amulet as well 555 glad nobody get killed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post worgeordie Posted May 4, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 4, 2023 Looking at the state of the truck , it might just be the truth , this time. regards worgeordie 3 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie999 Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 12 hours ago, worgeordie said: Looking at the state of the truck , it might just be the truth , this time. regards worgeordie I was thinking the same, it's Thailand, probably no maintenance since new... 555 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluejets Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 13 hours ago, snoop1130 said: A truck driver is pointing the finger at his faulty brakes Looks like it could do with a good deal of maintenance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 I blame the pharmacy for being in the way of the road ???? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 1 hour ago, Aussie999 said: I was thinking the same, it's Thailand, probably no maintenance since new... 555 Probably the original tyres too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 drugs involved???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
actonion Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 And no doubt the police will accept his answer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 3 minutes ago, actonion said: And no doubt the police will accept his answer Well any competent mechanic could tell if it was brake failure or not. But do they ever check vehicles out when these 'Brake failures" happen, one excuse here once was the steering wheel didn't work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
actonion Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 2 minutes ago, brianthainess said: Well any competent mechanic could tell if it was brake failure or not. But do they ever check vehicles out when these 'Brake failures" happen, one excuse here once was the steering wheel didn't work. Accepting the driver's excuse = Less paperwork, & any Mechanic will want money ... Brake failure or failure to brake more likely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 5 minutes ago, actonion said: Accepting the driver's excuse = Less paperwork, & any Mechanic will want money ... Brake failure or failure to brake more likely Well they'll want money to get 'em fixed anyway, so his inspection report should count as evidence, and who passed it fit for the road on last inspection anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 Brakes will always fail if they are not applied???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asquith Production Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 15 hours ago, worgeordie said: Looking at the state of the truck , it might just be the truth , this time. regards worgeordie Damage is similar to when the brakes have not been used. eg driver taking a nap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbee2022 Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 First aid at place ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maejo Man Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 This could be the very first time that it's actually true after looking at the truck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 It seems Thai’s much prefer to blame inanimate objects than a human... Face saving is such a fundamental facet in the ridiculous excuses we see and hear of on a daily basis and which commonly stem from the avoidance of pointing the finger of fault, blame or responsibly at a human. In this case, brake failure or not, a human is still at fault and should be accountable for what happened, for this isn’t brake failure... It’s failure of the owner of the truck to maintain the vehicle, its failure of the driver to ensure his truck was in working order. There are of course social facets involved with such issues in that driver want to be paid and they can’t refuse to drive dangerous unmaintained vehicles, the owner (companies) will simply get another driver. Thus: The underlying issue here is the utter apathy of those enforcing the laws to take action against owners of these vehicles. And... make no mistake, there are valid laws in place regarding the roadworthiness of vehicles, but as is so very often the case in Thailand the complete lack of enforcement enables corner cutting to such a degree incidents such as this become common place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradiston Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 (edited) 19 hours ago, worgeordie said: Looking at the state of the truck , it might just be the truth , this time. regards worgeordie Too right, but failure to maintain in a roadworthy condition, plus whatever other laws broken, would incur numerous points and fines in the UK. Any such laws here? MOT? Might kill off all these a claims of "brake failure". Edited May 5, 2023 by bradiston Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maybole Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 Has he not heard of using a lower gear, or can he not spell brain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmjl Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 19 hours ago, brianthainess said: Well they'll want money to get 'em fixed anyway, so his inspection report should count as evidence, and who passed it fit for the road on last inspection anyway. What last inspection! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 On 5/5/2023 at 5:48 AM, Aussie999 said: I was thinking the same, it's Thailand, probably no maintenance since new... 555 I too wonder how well the brakes were working before he decided to use a building instead! Should he have even been on the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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