Chinese Tour Bus Crashes Near Pattaya, 20 Passengers Safe

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Pattaya — A tour bus carrying 20 Chinese tourists crashed into a roadside near Pattaya on Thursday, April 4th, 2024. Luckily, nobody was injured.

The accident transpired on 331 Road in the Huay Yai area of Banglamung district, Chonburi province. Sawang Boriboon rescue workers and police rushed to the accident scene at 4:10 PM.

 

There, they found a tour bus tilted at an awkward angle on the grassy roadside. Inside the vehicle, authorities found 20 Chinese tourists who were visibly shaken by the accident. Authorities instructed the tourists to evacuate the bus via an emergency exit, and it was found that none of the tourists were harmed by the accident.

 

By Aim Tanakorn

 

Full story: THE PATTAYA NEWS 2024-04-06

 

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[brianthainess]

Well at least the driver admitted he fell asleep, he didn't run off, or blame the vehicle. I guess Thailand will never wake up and fit Tachographs.  

[Korat Kiwi]

It was actually an inpromptu piss stop.  

[jacko45k]

1 minute ago, Korat Kiwi said:

It was actually an inpromptu piss stop.  

I guess tilting the bus to an angle would help in that respect.

[Korat Kiwi]

16 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

I guess tilting the bus to an angle would help in that respect.

Yes he only had to wind the window down and as the bus was stationary, there was no back splash or wind wash. 

Edited April 6 by Korat Kiwi

[actonion]

Less than a week ago a Chinese delegate from their Embassy was give re assurance from a Thai minister that Chinese citizens are safe in Pattaya, but did'nt say safe from what!!

Edited April 6 by actonion

[ikke1959]

And the driver was a Thai

[KhunBENQ]

Two in row on my thread list:

 

Sleep, sleep.

A third recent case cost lifes.

Again and again.

It is and will stay a third world country regarding traffic and safety.

Edited April 6 by KhunBENQ

[Bangkok Barry]

 

Well, they do say that Thais can fall asleep anywhere. Not a great idea to do it when you're driving though. Yet many do.

[hotchilli]

9 hours ago, webfact said:

A tour bus carrying 20 Chinese tourists crashed into a roadside near Pattaya on Thursday, April 4th, 2024. Luckily, nobody was injured.

Now there's an adventure story t take home as a souvenir memory

[hotchilli]

5 hours ago, brianthainess said:

I guess Thailand will never wake up and fit Tachographs.  

What, so they can't drive 24/7 a day with only a turn-around kip.

[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, actonion said:

Less than a week ago a Chinese delegate from their Embassy was give re assurance from a Thai minister that Chinese citizens are safe in Pattaya, but did'nt say safe from what!!

Avalanches

Edited April 6 by hotchilli

[Almer]

Dare i guess brake failure, you can rule out mobile phone or asleep at the wheel because it is never that

[RichardColeman]

So will mr. sleepyhead be banned from driving for 2 years or back on the job next week ? I know which my money is on

[Ralf001]

6 hours ago, jacko45k said:

I guess tilting the bus to an angle would help in that respect.

Only for the ladies that forgot to bring a shewee.

[Tony M]

Next week the tour bus company will be advertising "Our customers bought 'Keep You Safe' amulets at the temple tour !"  

[mushroomdave]

[mushroomdave]

1 minute ago, mushroomdave said:

"Dozed Off" may save face a bit more than this........or it was a little bit of both  55555555

 

Edited April 6 by mushroomdave