A reckless driving manoeuvre atop Phu Thap Boek, a popular tourist spot in Phetchabun, resulted in a BMW motorcycle, worth 1.2 million baht, being sideswiped by a bronze Toyota pickup truck, causing it to topple over. The motorcyclist and a female pillion rider suffered minor injuries in the incident that took place today.

 

The TikTok user, who posted a video of the reckless driving, commented, that the carelessness almost cost the couple their lives.

 

“We barely escaped. We almost got hit!”

 

The video showed the motorcyclist travelling uphill on a steep, winding road frequented by both cars and motorcycles.

 

Upon reaching a blind curve marked with a solid line – a no-overtaking zone – a group of motorcycles was encountered, travelling in the opposite direction.

 

Simultaneously, the Toyota pickup truck, which was following the motorcyclist, decided to overtake at the curve, despite the solid line. This forced the motorcyclist to swerve, lose control, and fall, narrowly missing the video recorder’s vehicle.

 

 

By Nattapong Westwood

Caption: Photo: KhaoSod

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2023-10-16

 

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He failed to see the solid line as he was most probably on the phone playing Candy Crush. Did he stop? details passed to the rozzers?

20 minutes ago, Big Bert said:

He failed to see the solid line as he was most probably on the phone playing Candy Crush. Did he stop? details passed to the rozzers?

You don't understand.

 

Solid lines are for OTHER people.

 

I'm special.

57 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

 resulted in a BMW motorcycle, worth 1.2 million baht, being sideswiped by a bronze Toyota

I'm a big biker, been riding Thailand roads for over 20 years, I reckon there was enough room for the bike to keep left, letting the pick up to get back in the lane. 

 

It's Thailand, you got to expect the unexpected, if you haven't got the skillset, don't ride a bike in Thailand 

20 minutes ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

I'm a big biker, been riding Thailand roads for over 20 years, I reckon there was enough room for the bike to keep left, letting the pick up to get back in the lane. 

 

It's Thailand, you got to expect the unexpected, if you haven't got the skillset, don't ride a bike in Thailand 

Yes i thought that .
The Vigo probably didn't think it was a corner until the last second as he was going over the yellow lines
Still riding a bike you should expect this sort of craziness .
Everybody should remember a driving test here if they even did one consists of driving around a car park with a few cones to avoid and a video to watch/sleep through

30 minutes ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

I'm a big biker, been riding Thailand roads for over 20 years, I reckon there was enough room for the bike to keep left, letting the pick up to get back in the lane. 

 

It's Thailand, you got to expect the unexpected, if you haven't got the skillset, don't ride a bike in Thailand 

Why is this big biker in the video riding his BMW like a 90cc miniscooter, on the outside edge white stripe, along the inside of a blind curve?

48 minutes ago, NoDisplayName said:

1 hour ago, Big Bert said:

He failed to see the solid line as he was most probably on the phone playing Candy Crush. Did he stop? details passed to the rozzers?

You don't understand.

 

Solid lines are for OTHER people.

 

I'm special.

you both fail to understand.... there are no lines. 

38 minutes ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

I'm a big biker, been riding Thailand roads for over 20 years, I reckon there was enough room for the bike to keep left, letting the pick up to get back in the lane. 

 

It's Thailand, you got to expect the unexpected, if you haven't got the skillset, don't ride a bike in Thailand 

After reading your above comment I had to watch the video to ensure I'm not going off my rocker !... 

You're definitely a big 'something' anyway...   (jest).

 

I can't see how the motorcyclist was possibly at fault - he was positioned in the centre of the lane and gave himself a better view around the corner, his positioning was correct.

 

The utter idiot in the pickup had no right whatsoever to attempt any passing manoeuvre on a straight road with oncoming traffic like that...  to do so on a blind bend is simply mind-boggling. 

 

No amount of defensive riding can protect you when someone is driving like this.

The pickup driver needs his head smashed in and his licence removed.

 

 

 

 

13 minutes ago, NoDisplayName said:

Why is this big biker in the video riding his BMW like a 90cc miniscooter, on the outside edge white stripe, along the inside of a blind curve?

He wasn't...  the motorcyclist was in the middle of his lane, just like the other riders ahead of him. 

 

 

 

4 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

After reading your above comment I had to watch the video to ensure I'm not going off my rocker !... 

You're definitely a big 'something' anyway...   (jest).

 

I can't see how the motorcyclist was possibly at fault - he was positioned in the centre of the lane and gave himself a better view around the corner, his positioning was correct.

 

The utter idiot in the pickup had no right whatsoever to attempt any passing manoeuvre on a straight road with oncoming traffic like that...  to do so on a blind bend is simply mind-boggling. 

 

No amount of defensive riding can protect you when someone is driving like this.

The pickup driver needs his head smashed in and his licence removed.

 

 

 

 

English is obviously not your first language. 

Where did I say the motorcyclist was at fault? 

 

What I said that there was enough room to allow the pick up to enter the lane 

 

There's a small shoulder and more than 10 foot of width on the lane 

1 hour ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

It's Thailand, you got to expect the unexpected, if you haven't got the skillset, don't ride a bike in Thailand 

I'm curious about this comment SF...  What level of skill-set could the motorcyclist have utilised to prevent the pickup from attempting to pass on a blind bend and then taking him out ?

 

I don't see that the motorcyclist was positioned poorly. 

 

IF on the outside of the the lane (right most side) the motorcyclist would have been too close to the centre line and risk being hit by cars coming the other way cutting the corner. 

IF on the inside of his lane the (left most side) the motorcyclist would not be able to see around the bend as well. 

By positioning them-self in the centre, the motorcyclist is in the best position. 

 

The only way to avoid this is not to be on the road in the first place. 

 

5 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

He wasn't...  the motorcyclist was in the middle of his lane, just like the other riders ahead of him. 

 

 

 

Why would he be riding on the oil drip center of the asphalt instead of the 1/3 nearest the yellow lines...........where he'd have a better view and wouldn't entice idiot drivers to try to pass?

 

Anyhoo, he appears to be closer to the white line than to the center.

 

 

2 minutes ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

English is obviously not your first language. 

Where did I say the motorcyclist was at fault? 

 

What I said that there was enough room to allow the pick up to enter the lane 

 

With this statment... [I reckon there was enough room for the bike to keep left, letting the pick up to get back in the lane. ] 

 

The implication is that the pickup was poorly positioned and did not provide room for the pickup.

I reads to me that you are placing responsibility on the motorcyclist for his road positioning.

 

 

 

 

1 minute ago, NoDisplayName said:

Why would he be riding on the oil drip center of the asphalt instead of the 1/3 nearest the yellow lines...........where he'd have a better view and wouldn't entice idiot drivers to try to pass?

Valid point on the oil risk.

The motorcyclist is still 'commanding his lane'...    

 

The idiot driver was.. well, just an idiot driver attempting an impossible pass he had no right to attempt.

6 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

reads to me that you are placing responsibility on the motorcyclist for his road positioning.

 

Not at all, but when on the road be prepared for anything, swerve to the left to allow the idiot in the pick up back in the lane 

You got to take action when problems arise, the biker just remained on his original line,no defense. 

If the biker had more experience maybe the accident would not have happened. 

Just now, SAFETY FIRST said:

Not at all, but when on the road be prepared for anything, swerve to the left to allow the idiot in the pick up back in the lane 

You got to take action when problems arise, he just remained on his original line. 

If the biker had more experience maybe the accident would not have happened. 

Absolutely agree...    we've got to be prepared for anything.

 

I don't think the motorcyclist was holding his line knowing the pickup was there (not suggesting you are suggesting so btw).

I think the motorcyclist was completely surprised and the motorcyclist only knew the pickup was there once there was impact. 

...  Who does a right shoulder blind spot check when entering a sharp left hand turn ?

 

I'm wondering IF in the same situation I would have or could have avoided that... and I really don't think I could have... its one of those situations only avoidable with the benefit of 20/20 hindsight.

 

 

 

4 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

Absolutely agree...    we've got to be prepared for anything.

 

I don't think the motorcyclist was holding his line knowing the pickup was there (not suggesting you are suggesting so btw).

I think the motorcyclist was completely surprised and the motorcyclist only knew the pickup was there once there was impact. 

...  Who does a right shoulder blind spot check when entering a sharp left hand turn ?

 

I'm wondering IF in the same situation I would have or could have avoided that... and I really don't think I could have... its one of those situations only avoidable with the benefit of 20/20 hindsight.

 

 

 

I agree with you. 

It's definitely the pick up driver at fault. 

It's a shame that the accident happened, it looked to me if the rider was better prepared the outcome may have been different. 

I hope he and the pillion are both OK. 

1 minute ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

I agree with you. 

It's definitely the pick up driver at fault. 

It's a shame that the accident happened, it looked to me if the rider was better prepared the outcome may have been different. 

I hope he and the pillion are both OK. 

and... I very much hope the pickup driver is caught, charged and made to pay for the damage caused. 

 

That said... the bike looks like a GS1200 (or 1250) and with a proper drop kit on it (as most seem to decked out with) there are 'made to be dropped' thus I suspect just cosmetic damage. 

Still, not very nice to have your pride and joy scratched because of a complete and utterly careless ayhole... 

3 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

and... I very much hope the pickup driver is caught, charged and made to pay for the damage caused. 

 

That said... the bike looks like a GS1200 (or 1250) and with a proper drop kit on it (as most seem to decked out with) there are 'made to be dropped' thus I suspect just cosmetic damage. 

Still, not very nice to have your pride and joy scratched because of a complete and utterly careless ayhole... 

It hurts me to watch that beautiful bike go down. 

 

I see so many unnecessary accidents because of these careless drivers. 

 

Statistics say most accidents in Thailand involve pick ups.

Like you said bloody ayholes. 

From the linked article:

 

“The truck driver had no insurance, but he’s taking responsibility. The total damage is over 300,000 baht.”

 

300K + for that low speed drop! Crazy.

 

 

2 hours ago, Big Bert said:

Did he stop? details passed to the rozzers?

Did you read the full OP?

46 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

and... I very much hope the pickup driver is caught, charged and made to pay for the damage caused. 

That is covered in the full OP.

1 hour ago, BKKBike09 said:

From the linked article:

 

“The truck driver had no insurance, but he’s taking responsibility. The total damage is over 300,000 baht.”

 

300K + for that low speed drop! Crazy.

 

 

he has a right to have it repaired to the standard it was before this idiot caused him to crash, I see this all the time, bike riding responsibly leave a gap to the vehicle in front and some idiot behind is determined to fill it, I will also guess that somewhere before this incident the bikes passed the pickup truck and he didn't like it making this a road rage incident

9 hours ago, NoDisplayName said:

Why is this big biker in the video riding his BMW like a 90cc miniscooter, on the outside edge white stripe, along the inside of a blind curve?

Exactly my Q.  I never ever give anyone even the chance to catch up with me. Never mind allowing a pickup to pass me.  Likely a slow going group. Sometimes speed kills.  In Thailand often slowness kills.   As a bike you block the lane. First thing they teach you.  Second thing they teach you is to always keep a safety bubble.  Bikers know what that means. 

10 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

I'm a big biker, been riding Thailand roads for over 20 years, I reckon there was enough room for the bike to keep left, letting the pick up to get back in the lane. 

 

It's Thailand, you got to expect the unexpected, if you haven't got the skillset, don't ride a bike in Thailand 

The same commonsense applies to cyclists as well. 

Out the way buddy I'm coming through

11 hours ago, stoner said:

you both fail to understand.... there are no lines. 

Colour blind driver

Double yellow lines mean nothing to most Thai road users and really just a waste of good paint .

12 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Did you read the full OP?

Yes I read the opening post, I did not follow the link to read more.

Thailand, ''Land of Smiles'' no,no,no. Land of '' ME FIRST, Get out of my way'' !