webfact Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 A drunk American man is on the run after a horror smash left a British family of three hospitalized in Thailand. The British man fears unless the fugitive is brought to justice he will continue to drink and drive and cause mayhem after showing no remorse after the crash. Thai police are actively pursuing the American, who is accused of crashing into a British family, allegedly under the influence of alcohol, while riding a motorcycle in Koh Chang, Thailand. Gregory Yamada, the American involved, collided with the British couple and their four year old daughter during what was supposed to be a dream family holiday, leaving them with critical injuries. According to the British father, the driver appeared to be still heavily intoxicated and displayed no remorse following the collision. His 40 year old wife was rendered unconscious in the harrowing crash, sustaining severe injuries to her head and body. Their daughter suffered injuries to her eyes, face, and body upon being flung into the air, along with a sinus fracture from the impact on her face. The family, who were enjoying a holiday in Thailand, were walking along a footpath on the island of Koh Chang when they were struck by the 39 year old American, from San Jose, California. It is alleged that Yamada was four times over the legal alcohol limit at the time of the incident. Yamada was driving a potent Honda motorcycle and has been charged with “driving while intoxicated, causing a collision resulting in injuries to others.” The Thai authorities have since issued an arrest warrant for him, suspecting that he has fled across the border to Cambodia. The 36 year old British father disclosed that they have since returned to the UK following the January crash but are still undergoing medical treatment. “The injuries my partner and daughter suffered were horrific. From what I witnessed, they are lucky to still be alive. “At the hospital on the night of the crash, he was evidently still very drunk and denied any involvement. I could not believe it. by Bob Scott Picture courtesy of the Daily Mirror Source: The Thaiger 2024-03-20 - Discover how Cigna Insurance can protect you with a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment. For more information on expat health insurance click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 3 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post smedly Posted March 20 Popular Post Share Posted March 20 drunk POS 1 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BigStar Posted March 20 Popular Post Share Posted March 20 Yamada. Not an American name. (To offer a common Brit defense) 🙂 1 8 7 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 (edited) 17 minutes ago, BigStar said: Yamada. Not an American name. (To offer a common Brit defense) 🙂 Yeah well there is a very charming Japanese district in San Jose, California. If he did flee to Cambodian can't he be picked up when he tries to board an airplane? Edited March 20 by Jingthing 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStar Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 2 minutes ago, Jingthing said: Yeah well there is a very charming Japanese district in San Jose, California. If he did flee to Cambodian can't he be picked up when he tries to board an airplane? Really? To think I lived and worked in San Jose and never even noticed it. Or Japantown in San Francisco. 1 8 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jingthing Posted March 20 Popular Post Share Posted March 20 (edited) 6 minutes ago, BigStar said: Really? To think I lived and worked in San Jose and never even noticed it. Or Japantown in San Francisco. Really? Japan town in SF is more of a tourist attraction while the San Jose district is more of a place for locals in the know. It's east of downtown. Edited March 20 by Jingthing 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dolf Posted March 20 Popular Post Share Posted March 20 Cops didnt keep his passport. 2 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStar Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Jingthing said: Really? Japan town in SF is more of a tourist attraction while the San Jose district is more of a place for locals in the know. It's east of downtown. Yeah only tourists work in Japantown and own the Japanese shops there. Temporarily, before they return to Japan where they live. No local Japanese ever shopped there for Japanese stuff, of course. As local living and working in San Jose for years, I was of course never in the know. Nor did my Japanese girlfriend have a clue. Go figure. Edited March 20 by BigStar 1 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 11 minutes ago, BigStar said: Yeah only tourists work in Japantown and own the Japanese shops there. Temporarily, before they return to Japan where they live. No local Japanese ever shopped there for Japanese stuff, of course. As local living and working in San Jose for years, I was of course never in the know. Nor did my Japanese girlfriend have a clue. Go figure. I find it amazing then that you didn't know about the district then for the food alone if not the festivals. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post richard_smith237 Posted March 20 Popular Post Share Posted March 20 1 hour ago, webfact said: The 36 year old British father disclosed that they have since returned to the UK following the January crash but are still undergoing medical treatment. Yup, the American guy is a POS… & I hope they catch him. BUT, why report this 2 month old story now ? ….. piggy backing on the “bad farang” rhetoric much ???? 3 2 1 1 1 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 22 minutes ago, Dolf said: Cops didnt keep his passport. Or he fled without it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Liverpool Lou Posted March 20 Popular Post Share Posted March 20 35 minutes ago, Jingthing said: If he did flee to Cambodian can't he be picked up when he tries to board an airplane? For what reason, he's not wanted by Cambodia authorities, is he? RTP don't have jurisdiction outside Thailand. 3 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoner Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 8 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said: Yup, the American guy is a POS… & I hope they catch him. BUT, why report this 2 month old story now ? ….. piggy backing on the “bad farang” rhetoric much ???? i agree. what a db. however if he has not been caught etc how do they know he was 4 times the legal limit ? 1 hour ago, webfact said: It is alleged that Yamada was four times over the legal alcohol limit at the time of the incident. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Doctor Tom Posted March 20 Popular Post Share Posted March 20 22 minutes ago, BigStar said: Yeah only tourists work in Japantown and own the Japanese shops there. Temporarily, before they return to Japan where they live. No local Japanese ever shopped there for Japanese stuff, of course. As local living and working in San Jose for years, I was of course never in the know. Nor did my Japanese girlfriend have a clue. Go figure. None of this is relevant to the report, or the post. Who gives a toss about where 'Japanese Americans' live in the US. In any event, aren't all Americans just 'Americans' regardless of race or ethnicity? Oh yes, I forget, the US, the great Bastian of racism and inequality. 4 4 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Liverpool Lou Posted March 20 Popular Post Share Posted March 20 9 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said: BUT, why report this 2 month old story now ? Probably because the family didn't immediately sell their story to the Daily Mirror. 1 1 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post daveAustin Posted March 20 Popular Post Share Posted March 20 56 minutes ago, BigStar said: Yamada. Not an American name. (To offer a common Brit defense) 🙂 That’s all you’ve got to offer after one of your own (miscreants) almost kills an innocent family? What a sad world. 3 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BigStar Posted March 20 Popular Post Share Posted March 20 2 minutes ago, Doctor Tom said: In any event, aren't all Americans just 'Americans' regardless of race or ethnicity? Wait! Aren't all Brits just "Brits" regardless of race or ethnicity? 3 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStar Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 (edited) 22 minutes ago, daveAustin said: That’s all you’ve got to offer after one of your own (miscreants) almost kills an innocent family? What a sad world. Forum tradition, man. Get with the program. Next up: he was just dodging a pothole or dog, we've all sometimes had a few too many, let he without sin cast the first stone, etc. etc. Edited March 20 by BigStar 2 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropicalevo Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 5 minutes ago, stoner said: i agree. what a db. however if he has not been caught etc how do they know he was 4 times the legal limit ? He was arrested and charged. From the original article “The suspect was arrested and charged with drunk driving causing the crash. The details of the case were given to the court and he was due to appear there." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 5 minutes ago, stoner said: if he has not been caught etc how do they know he was 4 times the legal limit ? I'd guess that he was tested when he was taken to hospital for treatment! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralf001 Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 they got a gofundme running yet ? 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Tom Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 (edited) 17 minutes ago, BigStar said: Wait! Aren't all Brits just "Brits" regardless of race or ethnicity? Yes, of course. And your point it? But of course, we don't have a very resent history of blatant discrimination. Edited March 20 by Doctor Tom 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolf Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 17 minutes ago, BigStar said: Wait! Aren't all Brits just "Brits" regardless of race or ethnicity? What is a Brit? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStar Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 6 minutes ago, Doctor Tom said: Yes, of course. And your point it? But of course, we don't have a very resent history of blatant discrimination. When it comes to observing righteously that a Brit perp "doesn't have a traditional Brit name" you do. 4 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolf Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 Just now, BigStar said: When it comes to observing righteously that a Brit perp "doesn't have a traditional Brit name" you do. Scots don't like the English. This Brit thing is an illusion. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Doctor Tom Posted March 20 Popular Post Share Posted March 20 3 minutes ago, Dolf said: What is a Brit? Definition from the Oxford Dictionary: Generally, a superior human being, both in thought and deed. A natural leader of people with a great Military mind and a sense of what is right and proper. Possessing superiors social skills ( unless raised in Liverpool, Manchester or Glasgow). A natural speaker of the King's English, unless, see brackets above and a teacher to those who are less fortunate , such as peoples born and raised in less enlightened societies, such as in the former colonies of the British Empire. . 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Doctor Tom Posted March 20 Popular Post Share Posted March 20 3 minutes ago, BigStar said: When it comes to observing righteously that a Brit perp "doesn't have a traditional Brit name" you do. That doesn't make sense, but as you are obviously American, and therefore have the King's English as your second language ( your first being Louisiana Red Neck), that is excusable. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post quake Posted March 20 Popular Post Share Posted March 20 8 minutes ago, Dolf said: Scots don't like the English. This Brit thing is an illusion. Scots don't even like themselves. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 38 minutes ago, Ralf001 said: they got a gofundme running yet ? For what? They've been back in the UK for weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunLA Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 2 month old story... he gone in the wind, and unless an interpol red notice (don't think so), good luck getting him back. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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