webfact Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 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 - 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. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JoseThailand Posted October 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 20, 2023 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. 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OneMoreFarang Posted October 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 20, 2023 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 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan vc Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 R.I.P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Will B Good Posted October 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 20, 2023 (edited) 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, 2023 by Will B Good 3 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KhunLA Posted October 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 20, 2023 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. 5 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mancub Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 Another assumption to consider being ..... Returning home from work. he would presumably have been familiar with the road. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Liverpool Lou Posted October 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 20, 2023 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.” 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NorthernRyland Posted October 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 20, 2023 ok he's a hard worker but was he speeding or drunk at the time? 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bangkok Barry Posted October 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 20, 2023 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) 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 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 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sherwood Posted October 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 20, 2023 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. 1 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoseThailand Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 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 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Zioner Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 (edited) 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, 2023 by Ben Zioner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermike007 Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 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? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traveller101 Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 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? 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 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. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchit Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 Was he wearing a helmet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novacova Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charleskerins Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will B Good Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 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 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoseThailand Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoseThailand Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvr181 Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 2 hours ago, JoseThailand said: Have you ever driven a bike in Bangkok at night? More than 20 years. Why do you ask? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deserted Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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