Popular Post webfact Posted April 5 Popular Post Share Posted April 5 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 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Korat Kiwi Posted April 6 Popular Post Share Posted April 6 It was actually an inpromptu piss stop. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 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. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korat Kiwi Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
actonion Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 (edited) 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 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikke1959 Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 And the driver was a Thai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 (edited) 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Barry Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almer Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 Dare i guess brake failure, you can rule out mobile phone or asleep at the wheel because it is never that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralf001 Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony M Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 Next week the tour bus company will be advertising "Our customers bought 'Keep You Safe' amulets at the temple tour !" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushroomdave Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushroomdave Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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