webfact Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 On December 1st, a public bus operated by Chofer Corporation intended to apply brakes but accidentally hit the accelerator, resulting in a collision that injured several people. The incident occurred near the entrance of Chulalongkorn University on Phaya Thai Road, Wang Mai District, Pathum Wan, Bangkok, reported Siam Rath. The accident, involving a NEX-MINEBUS City Bus with registration number 16-7612, affected 18 vehicles, including a green and yellow Toyota Altis taxi with the license plate 1 มก 3503. Picture: Siam Rath In addition to the damaged vehicles, four people sustained injuries and were promptly transported to nearby hospitals, including Tep Tharins Hospital, Hua Chiew Hospital, and IMS Silom Hospital. The Chofer bus driver, 60-year-old Somchai Jangcharoen, claimed to have intended to brake but mistakenly pressed the accelerator, leading to the collision. Traffic congestion ensued as authorities worked to clear the affected vehicles during the Friday evening rush hour. Pending further investigation, police are considering filing charges against the bus driver for causing property damage and injuries. The injured individuals' conditions will be assessed before determining the appropriate legal action. -- ASEAN NOW 2023-12-02 - 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. Reach a vast audience of readers interested in Thailand by featuring your business in ASEAN NOW, viewed by millions each month. For further details contact our sales team at [email protected] Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JoePai Posted December 2, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 2, 2023 Trying to pick the correct pedal out of the 3 is always difficult 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradiston Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 But guv, it was an accident. Alright son, case dismissed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 8 hours ago, webfact said: The Chofer bus driver, 60-year-old Somchai Jangcharoen, claimed to have intended to brake but mistakenly pressed the accelerator, leading to the collision Had to be Somchai... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazes Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 Traffic too congested for driver to flee? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingkenny Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 9 hours ago, webfact said: Somchai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 Somchai....the last two digits AI have been in the news lately.😒 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomazbodner Posted December 3, 2023 Share Posted December 3, 2023 On 12/2/2023 at 8:13 AM, JoePai said: Trying to pick the correct pedal out of the 3 is always difficult 2 pedals.... 2 pedals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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