A tragic accident claimed the life of a deputy superintendent, 41 year old Thongplaew Hanpaiboon today who was returning home from his shift. In the early hours of the morning around 2am, he was riding his Yamaha Nmax motorcycle when he collided with a barrier on an elevated bridge near Makasan Pond in the Ratchathewi district of Bangkok.

 

The accident scene, a four-lane road leading to Rama 9 with two lanes for a diversion towards the Mae Phra intersection, was dark with no street lighting. The deceased was found in the pond after being ejected from the motorcycle due to the impact.

 

The deceased, a diligent and serious worker, was returning to his residence in Wang Thong Lang area after completing his shift. The initial assumption is that the poorly lit road and a sharp turn might have caused him to lose control and crash into the barrier, resulting in him being thrown into the pond. His body was retrieved from the water and an autopsy will be conducted to determine the exact cause of death.

 

by Nattapong Westwood

Photo: KhaoSod

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2023-10-20

 

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8 minutes ago, webfact said:

The initial assumption is that the poorly lit road and a sharp turn might have caused him to lose control and crash into the barrier

So many roads in Bangkok are very poorly lit. This is really dangerous.

38 minutes ago, JoseThailand said:

So many roads in Bangkok are very poorly lit. This is really dangerous.

Yes, and because it is dangerous sensitive people drive slowly and make sure they have good headlights to see any obstacles.

Assuming a road is clear, just like yesterday, is not a smart move.

 

RIP

R.I.P

 

2 hours ago, webfact said:

The deceased, a diligent and serious worker,

Not disputing that....but how does Thaiger know?

 

I wonder if they would have said anything if he were known to be a work-shy waster who spent his spare time collecting tea-money?

Edited October 20, 20232 yr by Will B Good

4 hours ago, JoseThailand said:

So many roads in Bangkok are very poorly lit. This is really dangerous.

That's what headlights are for, and driving at the proper speed for conditions, which doesn't seem to be the case.

Another assumption to consider being ..... Returning home from work. he would presumably have been familiar with the road. 

2 hours ago, Will B Good said:

5 hours ago, webfact said:

The deceased, a diligent and serious worker,

Not disputing that....but how does Thaiger know?

It was reported in the OP by Thawatchakiat Jinda Kuansanong, the commander of Division 5!... 

“It’s a great loss. Thongplaew was a dedicated officer, and his commitment to his duty was exemplary.”

ok he's a hard worker but was he speeding or drunk at the time?

5 hours ago, JoseThailand said:

So many roads in Bangkok are very poorly lit. This is really dangerous.

So many roads all over the world are poorly lit. That's why vehicles have headlights. It also helps if the driver is vigilant and drives at a speed appropriate to the conditions (dark means drive carefully)

6 hours ago, webfact said:

The deceased, a diligent and serious worker, was returning to his residence in Wang Thong Lang area after completing his shift. The initial assumption is that the poorly lit road and a sharp turn might have caused him to lose control and crash into the barrier, resulting in him being thrown into the pond.

The road dunnit

39 minutes ago, NorthernRyland said:

ok he's a hard worker but was he speeding or drunk at the time?

No not drunk, must have been pot.

Seems to be causing so many of the inherent problems in Thailand lately.

5 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Yes, and because it is dangerous sensitive people drive slowly

You cannot drive more slowly than the traffic, it is even more dangerous

3 hours ago, Will B Good said:

Not disputing that....but how does Thaiger know?

They know some of his "friends", I guess.

R.I.P

Edited October 20, 20232 yr by Ben Zioner

How do they know he was a diligent and serious worker? Why is this any more tragic than the countless deaths that happen on motorbikes every day? Why wasn't he driving slower and more carefully? 

4 hours ago, Will B Good said:

Not disputing that....but how does Thaiger know?

 

I wonder if they would have said anything if he were known to be a work-shy waster who spent his spare time collecting tea-money?

Just a guess based on the fact he drove a run-of-the-mill scooter. No or not enough Tea-money for the ubiquitous pick-up truck.

3 hours ago, JoseThailand said:

You cannot drive more slowly than the traffic, it is even more dangerous

If you follow the traffic, then you don't hit a standing object. 

And if everybody drives too fast, do you also drive too fast? Really? 

2 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

How do they know he was a diligent and serious worker?

He was a police officer. They are all like that - at least in their official description. 

Was he wearing a helmet?

Accidents are accidents, anything from looking in the mirror for a fraction of a second too long to oncoming bright headlights lights could have caused it. 

11 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Yes, and because it is dangerous sensitive people drive slowly and make sure they have good headlights to see any obstacles.

Assuming a road is clear, just like yesterday, is not a smart move.

 

RIP

Wow   I guess he wasn't sensitive .    Unreal 

On 10/20/2023 at 12:50 PM, Liverpool Lou said:

It was reported in the OP by Thawatchakiat Jinda Kuansanong, the commander of Division 5!... 

“It’s a great loss. Thongplaew was a dedicated officer, and his commitment to his duty was exemplary.”

Knew I could rely on you LL

On 10/20/2023 at 5:18 PM, OneMoreFarang said:

If you follow the traffic, then you don't hit a standing object. 

And if everybody drives too fast, do you also drive too fast? Really? 

Have you ever driven a bike in Bangkok at night?

On 10/20/2023 at 1:25 PM, Bangkok Barry said:

So many roads all over the world are poorly lit. That's why vehicles have headlights. It also helps if the driver is vigilant and drives at a speed appropriate to the conditions (dark means drive carefully)

Headlights cannot replace street lights. 

On 10/20/2023 at 3:04 PM, mancub said:

Another assumption to consider being ..... Returning home from work. he would presumably have been familiar with the road. 

My thoughts also. Seems more to this story than 'authorities' wish to make known.

 

Condolences to his family.

2 hours ago, JoseThailand said:

Have you ever driven a bike in Bangkok at night?

More than 20 years. Why do you ask?

On 10/20/2023 at 2:24 AM, OneMoreFarang said:

Yes, and because it is dangerous sensitive people drive slowly and make sure they have good headlights to see any obstacles.

Assuming a road is clear, just like yesterday, is not a smart move.

 

RIP

Especially around Makasan station, that whole area is poorly designed.