Foreigner unharmed after motorcycle crash with van in Phuket

[snoop1130]

 

A foreigner narrowly escaped death without a scratch after crashing his motorcycle on a mountain road in Phuket, sliding down Patong Hill, and colliding with a van.

 

The van driver, Weerapong, shared a video of the accident on his TikTok account, Smith.van, yesterday, June 3. The footage showed Weerapong braking suddenly as the foreigner and his motorcycle lost control on a curve and slid down the hill. Luckily, Weerapong stopped his car in time. The road was visibly wet from the rain.

 

In another video, Weerapong is seen exiting his van to check on the foreigner, who miraculously escaped the accident without injury. The foreigner expressed his gratitude to Weerapong by performing a wai, a traditional Thai gesture of respect.

 

In an interview with Channel 7, Weerapong revealed that the accident occurred around 11pm on June 1 on Patong Mountain while he was driving home. Due to the heavy rain and poor visibility, he was driving at a reduced speed and with extra caution.

 

Weerapong said he noticed the motorcycle crash and slowed down to ensure the safety of both himself and the rider.

 

Initially, Weerapong feared the foreigner might be seriously injured upon impact with his van. However, the man was unharmed and able to get up and speak to him. He did not ask for the foreigner’s details and parted ways after confirming he was uninjured.

 

The videos of the accident have garnered significant attention on Thai TikTok, with the first video receiving over 13,000 likes and 400 shares.

 

Netizens expressed relief that the foreigner was safe, while others appreciated his gesture of performing a wai to thank the van driver.

 

One woman shared that she had also crashed her motorcycle at the same spot, urging other motorists to exercise caution when using the route.

 

 

By Petch Petpailin

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-06-04

 

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[richard_smith237]

Lucky lad.... 

 

I've seen loads of these videos... in such conditions the roads are slick because of the extremely poor quality of aggregate used and subsequent years of 'polishing' by passing traffic (and no resurfacing).

 

Props to the Thai fella for getting out and helping... In a country where rendering assistance is often considered something that is never done, its positive to see that in truth there are plenty who do stop and help. 

 

 

 

The questions will naturally be raised as to the foreigners licensing and his riding experience, but sometimes, these roads are just too slippery and hazardous.

 

 

 

 

 

[JonnyF]

That hill is lethal in the wet.

 

The foreigner was fortunate the van wasn't 50 metres further up the road. 

[hotchilli]

15 hours ago, Sticky Rice Balls said:

i love watching thai teen boys driving fast n furious in the rain as if its sunny and dry outside........#evolution

Lucky the road was wet, otherwise he would have no arse left to scratch.

[stoner]

16 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

Props to the Thai fella for getting out and helping... In a country where rendering assistance is often considered something that is never done, its positive to see that in truth there are plenty who do stop and help.

 

about 2 months ago in phuket my scoot died. as i was walking it down the road i had a thai guy come give me the foot push to honda. they couldn't help so i started walking to a repair shop. a copper asked me if i needed a foot but by then i was close enough. 

[MalcolmB]

15 minutes ago, stoner said:

 

about 2 months ago in phuket my scoot died. as i was walking it down the road i had a thai guy come give me the foot push to honda. they couldn't help so i started walking to a repair shop. a copper asked me if i needed a foot but by then i was close enough. 

Thais are such beautiful people.

We are blessed to be living here.

Another day in Paradise.

[stoner]

2 minutes ago, MalcolmB said:

Thais are such beautiful people.

We are blessed to be living here.

Another day in Paradise.

 

at times they are yes. other times just like any other culture they are quite cruel. 

[sikishrory]

1 hour ago, stoner said:

 

about 2 months ago in phuket my scoot died. as i was walking it down the road i had a thai guy come give me the foot push to honda. they couldn't help so i started walking to a repair shop. a copper asked me if i needed a foot but by then i was close enough. 

Similar experience. I fell in the ditch / gutter on Patong hill and couldn't lift my bike out. About 60 seconds after falling in there were about 5 Thais all helping to lift it out.

[brianthainess]

It doesn't even need to be wet, it needs experienced riders. Koh Chang.