webfact Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 A cement truck collided with a motorcycle carrying two Swedish men in Pathum Thani province near Bangkok, resulting in one death and one severe injury. Officers from Sam Kok Police Station swiftly responded to the collision along the Prem Prachakon canal road yesterday at 3.20pm. Upon arrival, they discovered an Isuzu cement truck with noticeable damage to its front bumper, with the victim’s Honda Dream motorcycle wedged beneath it. Approximately 10 meters away from the truck, a Swedish man was found injured, blood streaming from his mouth and nose. Sadly, alongside the roadside, officers encountered the lifeless body of another Swedish man. Tragically, he lay in a pool of his blood, bearing a severe head wound, while his legs and arms were fractured. Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/crushing-tragedy-cement-truck-crash-claims-life-of-swedish-motorcyclist-in-pathum-thani -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-07-14 - 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. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harsh Jones Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Is it a straight road there or is it curved ? 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post J Branche Posted July 14, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 14, 2023 Definitely need to understand the hierarchical structure of road traffic. Motorbike is just above bicycle and pedestrian. But below everything else. Having high self preservation and awareness will help a lot. I generally am always checking looking for what is the greatest threat to me on a motorbike. My condolences to the friends and family, always sad to read when someone passes suddenly. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gomangosteen Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Straight Thairath reports the two on the motorbike came out from a side alley on the right side, onto the road in front of the approaching concrete truck. Both students at Sangthian Noi muay Thai camp; deceased aged 21, injured pillion aged 15. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 If that seriously bent truck's bumper is the result of the collusion i don't want to see what's left from the motorcycle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 3 hours ago, Harsh Jones said: Is it a straight road there or is it curved ? It' doesn't matter, they'll get you wherever you are. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Screaming Posted July 14, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 14, 2023 I am always amazed at the reckless, dangerous manner in which many foreigners drive their motorbikes around Thailand. I am sure they would never do this in their home country. So why do they do it here in Thailand? A death wish perhaps. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 So many stickers on the front of the truck ,cannot see if he has the it's not your fault one ,you have paid your dues ,we will look after you. ???? regards worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Some inflammatory posts have been removed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freedomnow Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 God...Awful. May have pulled past uncut tree branches with a blind spot as they got into the road...something like that. Just did that on my mountain bike other day at a busy bit back in UK. In retrospect, I'd have been wiped if a car was coming.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mr Meeseeks Posted July 14, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 14, 2023 (edited) 27 minutes ago, Screaming said: I am always amazed at the reckless, dangerous manner in which many foreigners drive their motorbikes around Thailand. I am sure they would never do this in their home country. So why do they do it here in Thailand? A death wish perhaps. I am always amazed at the reckless, dangerous manner in which many Thais drive their trucks around Thailand. I am sure they would never do this if there were a proper Police force, checks on vehicles, checks on driving standards, and punishments for breaking traffic laws. Edited July 14, 2023 by Mr Meeseeks 9 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 36 minutes ago, Screaming said: I am always amazed at the reckless, dangerous manner in which many foreigners drive their motorbikes around Thailand. I am sure they would never do this in their home country. So why do they do it here in Thailand? A death wish perhaps. some check their brains at the airport....big head and little head..... stay safe gents! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seppius Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 They were training at a very popular Muay Thai gym, so young to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novacova Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 52 minutes ago, Screaming said: I am always amazed at the reckless, dangerous manner in which many foreigners drive their motorbikes around Thailand. I am sure they would never do this in their home country. So why do they do it here in Thailand? A death wish perhaps. I see it every day in CM, a lot of them foolishly just want to be noticed, like speeding up to cut in front of me. Maybe they have a thing for me, like take me on a date, I don’t know, but it’s a weird eyesore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 20 minutes ago, Seppius said: They were training at a very popular Muay Thai gym, so young to go Yes, the OP stated that also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olmate Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Dont teach self defence at Muay Tai then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olmate Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 56 minutes ago, freedomnow said: God...Awful. May have pulled past uncut tree branches with a blind spot as they got into the road...something like that. Just did that on my mountain bike other day at a busy bit back in UK. In retrospect, I'd have been wiped if a car was coming.... Could.nt see but pulled outanyway, common trait here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Barry Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 The dead man didn't take long to drive like a Thai, pulling out of a side turning without looking. There can be consequences if you do that and we read of it every day, but the message never gets through. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ugghuggh Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Very sad, but I find coming here from a right side driving country it's easy to look left instead of right for oncoming traffic when turning left... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketDog Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 5 hours ago, Sticky Rice Balls said: some check their brains at the airport....big head and little head..... stay safe gents! Stay soft in other words. Got it. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NextG Posted July 14, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 14, 2023 6 hours ago, Sticky Rice Balls said: some check their brains at the airport....big head and little head..... stay safe gents! Why post this nonsense? They are no more. Have at least a little respect. I keep in mind that some are used to traffic being on the other side of the road. It might only take a moment of confusion.. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scouse123 Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 8 hours ago, Mr Meeseeks said: I am always amazed at the reckless, dangerous manner in which many Thais drive their trucks around Thailand. I am sure they would never do this if there were a proper Police force, checks on vehicles, checks on driving standards, and punishments for breaking traffic laws. My thoughts are the same as yours. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Scouse123 Posted July 14, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 14, 2023 1 hour ago, NextG said: Why post this nonsense? They are no more. Have at least a little respect. I keep in mind that some are used to traffic being on the other side of the road. It might only take a moment of confusion.. Yeah, The kids were Swedish which possibly may account for something regards roads and left/right traffic. However, they are no strangers to Thailand and practice Muay Thai at the local gym which leads you to think they know the roads a bit plus one was riding pillion. Then we have a huge cement truck flying down the road and probably at speed. RIP to the poor lad, only 21. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 19 hours ago, RocketDog said: Stay soft in other words. Got it. ???? correct...or if not at least double bag it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 18 hours ago, NextG said: Why post this nonsense? They are no more. Have at least a little respect. I keep in mind that some are used to traffic being on the other side of the road. It might only take a moment of confusion.. as i told some tourists the other day of you choose to ride a motorbike do so at your own risk we all make choices daily......he made his.......I also dont walk on train tracks...or play with fire... he chose to enter a new country and ride a motorbike......i had nothing to do with his choice and by that dent in the truck i would argue his speed.. ignorance is bliss some may say---can also get u killed here.....as this is pretty common here... lastly you are free to ignore my nonsense..hover mouse over my avatar..click ignore.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harsh Jones Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 On 7/14/2023 at 12:50 AM, Screaming said: I am always amazed at the reckless, dangerous manner in which many foreigners drive their motorbikes around Thailand. I am sure they would never do this in their home country. So why do they do it here in Thailand? A death wish perhaps. Yeah. I have a motorcycle licence and experience. I assume nobody sees me and that I am about to get smeared at every moment. The most dangerous points is where you have the right of way. But this is where a lot of inexperienced ppl stop being attentive. Oh hey I clearly have the right of way. This is simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffersLos Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 A person on a scooter rolled over by a cement truck is headlined as 'A Crushing Tragedy'? Really? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclag Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 So young. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ketilnm Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 On 7/14/2023 at 9:50 AM, Screaming said: I am always amazed at the reckless, dangerous manner in which many foreigners drive their motorbikes around Thailand. I am sure they would never do this in their home country. So why do they do it here in Thailand? A death wish perhaps. Foreigners? Look at how thai people drive, and they risk understanding.. Foreigners atleast have a better education in driving. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now