webfact Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 Chonburi — A collision on the Chonburi Motorway left 26 Chinese tourists injured Tuesday afternoon, March 19th, 2024. The accident occurred at around 4:30 PM near kilometer marker 65 + 900, on a lane inbound to Bangkok, in the Mueang district, Chonburi province. The local rescue team responded to the scene alongside highway police. They found a white bus with significant front-end damage. The bus had collided with the rear of a white Hino 18-wheeler. All 26 passengers on the bus, a group of Chinese tourists, sustained various injuries. The extent of the injuries was not revealed to the press, but the victims (9 men and 17 women) were quickly transported to local hospitals. By Aim Tanakorn PHOTO: Topnews Full story: THE PATTAYA NEWS 2024-03-21 - 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bokningar Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 Was it a Chinese driver? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post flyingtlger Posted March 20 Popular Post Share Posted March 20 Same old, same old. Carry on...... 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 I have always called these coaches, and there are loads of them on the roads......often travelling in groups of several vehicles too. They make a nuisance of themselves trying to get about and avoid roadworks and using detours around town. They are now often on The Railway Line bypass and trying to cross and turn on and off it... near impossible. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post soalbundy Posted March 20 Popular Post Share Posted March 20 Minor damage compared to the normal accidents, it didn't even turn over, call that an accident, show me another one 2 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 2baht Posted March 21 Popular Post Share Posted March 21 Another day, another...................................! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted March 21 Popular Post Share Posted March 21 3 hours ago, webfact said: The local rescue team responded to the scene alongside highway police. They found a white bus with significant front-end damage. The bus had collided with the rear of a white Hino 18-wheeler. Tourist safety is our primary concern.... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mikebell Posted March 21 Popular Post Share Posted March 21 And still the Chinese come to Thailand, like lemmings to a cliff. 2 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfd101 Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 20 minutes ago, hotchilli said: Tourist safety is our primary concern.... So, no safety belts? Or not being used ... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbee2022 Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Another "little incident" which will spread in China. There will probably follow some more during Songkran. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 "The bus had collided with the rear of a white Hino 18-wheeler." Truck not shown in any photos. Released and allowed to leave without comment? No mention of the truck driver. Appears the police investigation is focused solely on the bus driver and passengers that would imply bus driver potentially at fault. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bangkok Barry Posted March 21 Popular Post Share Posted March 21 There was another bus 'accident' yesterday, one today, and there'll be another tomorrow. Part of the fun and excitement of being in Thailand, wondering if today will be your turn to be injured or killed. 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 1 hour ago, mfd101 said: So, no safety belts? Or not being used ... Agree, I thought this was law now, and a 2k fine for not wearing them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2baht Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Just now, brianthainess said: Agree, I thought this was law now, and a 2k fine for not wearing them. Negotiable! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 What make is that bus? just asking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfd101 Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 44 minutes ago, Srikcir said: that would imply bus driver potentially at fault. If you drive in to the back of a vehicle in front, you must automatically be at fault whatever the particular circumstances. At least that's how it is in any sensible Western country ... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Meeseeks Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 5 minutes ago, mfd101 said: If you drive in to the back of a vehicle in front, you must automatically be at fault whatever the particular circumstances. At least that's how it is in any sensible Western country ... Correct, but not in Thailand, where Police will assign blame to whomever they believe was at fault. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Aussie Chiang Mai Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 1 hour ago, Srikcir said: "The bus had collided with the rear of a white Hino 18-wheeler." Truck not shown in any photos. Released and allowed to leave without comment? No mention of the truck driver. Appears the police investigation is focused solely on the bus driver and passengers that would imply bus driver potentially at fault. How you not see a 18 wheeler? Think taking a bus in Thailand is like sky diving without a parachute.😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Postmaster Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 The truck driver might not be completely blameless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwinchester Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 1 hour ago, brianthainess said: What make is that bus? just asking. Appears to be a Yutong. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
findlay13 Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 1 hour ago, Mr Meeseeks said: Correct, but not in Thailand, where Police will assign blame to whomever they believe was at fault. No whoever they think they can extract the most money from 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 3 minutes ago, edwinchester said: Appears to be a Yutong. As I thought Chinese. I was involved in R & D on Chinese Truck cranes in OZ, we had to widen the rear axles by about 25 cm each side to meet the width v height ratio of tipping over, regulations. not to mention a lot of other safety issues. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vivananahuahin Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 I think the Chinese will think twice before a holiday in Thailand, look on Tik Tok the comments, ouiee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smedly Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 another one that is pretty much 1-2 per week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin71 Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Another 'hub' for Thailand.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Undies Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 10 hours ago, soalbundy said: Minor damage compared to the normal accidents, it didn't even turn over, call that an accident, show me another one He had a knife though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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