Popular Post BritManToo Posted October 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 24, 2023 Driving Honda Cb300R back from CM immigration 90 day report Friday morning, open road slowing down for red traffic lights, car rams me from behind. Next thing I know, police man wheeling my m/c away, says he's taking it back to the police stn, ambulance man helping me into ambulance. Bleeding all over. 5 broken ribs, broken collarbone, collapsing lung, too many cuts, bruises, road rash to list. Without a full face helmet I would be dead. San Sai government hospital were great, treated immediately, no waiting, latest equipment, doctors really efficient. Police were great, Ambulance was great, services as fast (if not faster) and efficient as anything I've ever encountered in the UK. Many X-rays as they're watching for blood and fluids in my body cavities. Never seen a portable X-Ray machine before, latest gear at my bed in the ward. Couldn't sleep in hospital and asked to go home, after 2 nights they let me come home yesterday. All strapped up, one leg working, 1 hand sort of working (poor motor control) other hand uninjured but strapped up to stop me pulling my collarbone out of line. Pills to reduce muscle swelling, bone swelling, 3 types of pain killers,and a little 'suck toy' to keep my lung inflated. Police, hospital, Government insurance, wife all liaising to recover hospital expenses (6,350bht). I paid when I left, but will likely get it back, not a big concern for me. Really surprised I'm not dead! 23 29 4 47 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stocky Posted October 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 24, 2023 Get well soon! 7 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post norfolkandchance Posted October 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 24, 2023 Bl@@dy Hell. Get well soon. You'll be on here 24/7. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Crossy Posted October 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 24, 2023 Sh1t mate!!! You take mucho care. Status of the bike? Or currently unknown? Car driver ran? B'stard! 6 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Yellowtail Posted October 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 24, 2023 Get well indeed! I hope you're collarbone is broken on the side opposite your favored hand... 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post FritsSikkink Posted October 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 24, 2023 That is <deleted>, take care. Hope they catch the ahole who caused it. 2 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlyai Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 Sounds more that painful...get well soon 🙂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post degrub Posted October 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 24, 2023 Keep up on the pain meds. Don’t try to tough it out, once pain is high it is hard to bring back down. Been there. That little lung inflator gizmo works a treat. Do it every hour you are awake. Gets your lung capacity back to normal sooner and prevents partial collapse. Hurts like hell sometimes. Busted ribs are the worst. Any sign of fever, hot foot it back to the ER. Cavity infections are tough to get rid of and sepsis is too easy. Glad you survived and get better soon ! 11 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post fondue zoo Posted October 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 24, 2023 That blows, good to hear you lived. On a side note now you can take the time to get that face off surgery you've always wanted... or was it bionic dong, I can't remember. just kidding, rest and heal. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Digitalbanana Posted October 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 24, 2023 Hit and runners are the lowest form of life. Get well soon. 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OnTheLash Posted October 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 24, 2023 Get well soon! I had a friend brake a collar bone in a motorbike accident. He needed surgery, cost 400,000 baht. That seems very cheap for 2 nights in hospital with all those injuries. Good luck! 3 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dddave Posted October 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 24, 2023 Sorry for the accident but fortunate as it could have been so much worse. Nothing I hate more than being first waiting at a red light...I always worry somebody will come barreling through. I hope you mend quickly. From my own experience, shoulders take time so patience there. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PJ71 Posted October 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 24, 2023 15 minutes ago, Crossy said: Status of the bike? Or currently unknown? After an accident this severe you'd be worried about condition of your bike?? to OP - get well soon. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 1 minute ago, dddave said: Nothing I hate more than being first waiting at a red light... I always stop on the far left with all the other mocy. That is where locals expect us to be and we can get away from the lights first.🤔 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowtail Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 1 minute ago, PJ71 said: After an accident this severe you'd be worried about condition of your bike?? to OP - get well soon. He's been updated on the condition of the rider, no mention of the condition of the bike. A lot of people could help out with the bike, not many can help out with injuries to the rider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KhunLA Posted October 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 24, 2023 (edited) @BritManToo ouch ... speedy recovery. Early harvest should ease the discomfort. You and the little lady have any disagreements lately 🤣 20 minutes ago, Celsius said: How would you know? You haven't been back in decades? I don't believe this story. Sounds to me like another UK bashing thread. How about some pics of a crash site or hospital bill? That's your reply to a valued member. A little reading comprehension goes a long way. Not to mention, compassion. This sounds past tense to me, though I'm not up on the kings/queen English, maybe us Yanks use the adverb/expression differently. ... "I've ever encountered in the UK" At least you didn't ask for a 'link' 🤣 Edited October 24, 2023 by KhunLA 1 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TooPoopedToPop Posted October 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 24, 2023 Driving in Thailand is like participating in a Demolition Derby. Only the lucky or the crazy survive. 2 4 2 6 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre0720 Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 As long as the best time for people to make those phone calls and reply to all these text messages, yes the best time for that is while driving. I see so many accidents that can only be caused by people not paying attention to driving, too busy..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 I think you'll be doing the next 90 days on line Get better soon mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ71 Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 3 minutes ago, Yellowtail said: He's been updated on the condition of the rider, no mention of the condition of the bike. A lot of people could help out with the bike, not many can help out with injuries to the rider. I'm sure the gentleman that made the comment can speak for himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearbox Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 Get well soon. My observations are that early mornings are riskier in terms of driving here, people are in a hurry to go somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post VocalNeal Posted October 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 24, 2023 (edited) 10 minutes ago, PJ71 said: After an accident this severe you'd be worried about condition of your bike?? Always a motorcyclist's first concern. 🤔 In Thailand after that it is "Where's my wallet"? Edited October 24, 2023 by VocalNeal 2 2 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Crossy Posted October 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 24, 2023 7 minutes ago, PJ71 said: After an accident this severe you'd be worried about condition of your bike?? Real motorcyclists worry about their baby!! 5 1 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rimmer Posted October 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 24, 2023 Oh dear that sounds terrible, hope you fully recover soon. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredwiggy Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 Good that you're still in one piece. Get well soon. I know you love it here but I'm thinking this will sour your taste a little, at least where driving a motorcycle is concerned. I avoid it as much as I can. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tidal wave Posted October 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 24, 2023 Lucky your eyesight was not affected otherwise the font size here would have made you think you were going blind like me 5 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post fredwiggy Posted October 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 24, 2023 29 minutes ago, Celsius said: How would you know? You haven't been back in decades? I don't believe this story. Sounds to me like another UK bashing thread. How about some pics of a crash site or hospital bill? We all know he likes it here better than the UK, for his reasons. You think he would make this accident up? Wanting pics of the accident reminds me of all the rubberneckers back home in the US, who love to see carnage, unless of course it's them. 4 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 41 minutes ago, Stocky said: Get well soon! Repeat, please get well soon. As mentioned, sounds like your lucky not more injuries. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Yellowtail Posted October 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 24, 2023 15 minutes ago, PJ71 said: I'm sure the gentleman that made the comment can speak for himself. I'm not sure I give much of a rat's what you're sure of. 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmaxdan Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 I take it there was no CCTV at the traffic lights where you were hit? Because if there was the police (if they can be bothered) might have a chance of apprehending the cowardly little turd that did this. Wishing you a speedy recovery. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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