Accident Claims the Life of Famous Likay Star "Maneedang"

[Georgealbert]

 

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

"Maneedang," a well-known villainous actor from the traditional Thai theater form Likay, lost his life in a truck accident in Phichit province. The truck he was riding in lost control and collided with a tree, killing both him and the driver instantly. The accident occurred just a few kilometres away from their destination.

 

On September 7, local police from Srisatchanalai Police Station reported that the accident took place the previous day. The crash involved a six-wheeled truck that veered off the road and slammed into a tree along Highway 101, the route connecting Srisatchanalai and Phrae. The incident happened near Ban Pang Ngiew in Srisatchanalai district.

 

When authorities arrived at the scene, they found a blue Isuzu six-wheeler, registration number from Phichit, badly damaged after colliding with the tree. The front-left side of the truck was crushed, and two people were trapped inside the vehicle. The driver, identified as Mr. Kabin Chuenchob, and the passenger, Mr. Somporn Jansri, also known as "Maneedang," a famous Likay actor from Taphan Hin, Phichit, were both pronounced dead at the scene. Somporn, who was seated next to the driver, suffered fatal injuries when the front of the truck collapsed on impact.

 

 

Behind the truck, authorities discovered various Likay performance equipment belonging to the renowned Khai Thongkham Likay troupe.

 

Rescue workers from the Srisatchanalai area used hydraulic cutters to extract the victims from the wreckage. The bodies were taken to hospital for autopsy.

 

Pol. Col. Siraphong Koedkunakorn, superintendent of Srisatchanalai Police Station, along with investigating officers, arrived at the scene to assess the situation.

 

Phrom Phaithun, 57, head of the Likay troupe, recounted the tragic accident. He said they were en route to perform at Ban Mae Sam in Srisatchanalai district. His vehicle was traveling just ahead of the ill-fated truck, and they were only three kilometres away from their destination. He suddenly heard a loud crash and rushed back to find the truck had lost control and smashed into a tree. Upon seeing the severe injuries on Somporn's legs, he knew his colleague had passed away. Phrom expressed deep sorrow, as this marked the second time a fellow performer had died in front of him.

 

Preliminary investigations suggest that the driver may have fallen asleep or swerved to avoid an oncoming vehicle, causing the truck to veer off the road and hit the tree.

 

This tragic accident has sent shockwaves through the Likay community and the broader Phichit province, where "Maneedang" was a beloved figure in traditional Thai theatre.

 

 

-- 2024-09-08

 

 

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[hotchilli]

On 9/8/2024 at 4:32 AM, Georgealbert said:

He suddenly heard a loud crash and rushed back to find the truck had lost control and smashed into a tree.

Looks like that trucks been around the block more times than a Bangkok taxi

[Classic Ray]

Can I ask the journalists to stop using the word “accident” which implies an unavoidable incident with no blame, and instead use “collision” or “crash”?

 

”Accident” sends the wrong message to road users and is inaccurate. 
 

Thanks

[Georgealbert]

3 hours ago, Classic Ray said:

Can I ask the journalists to stop using the word “accident” which implies an unavoidable incident with no blame, and instead use “collision” or “crash”?

 

”Accident” sends the wrong message to road users and is inaccurate. 
 

Thanks

Having looked at your comment, I have download some guidance from Australia, for myself which I will attempt to follow.
 

I can not change the language used by the Thai authors/journalists, but will attempt to remember to make the amendments, which posting.

 

https://www.roadpeace.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/RP_Crash_not_Accident_Camp_Pack.pdf

 

I am from the UK, and yes many years ago emergency services there, changed the terminology from RTA (road traffic accident) to RTC (road traffic collision).

[nahkit]

On 9/8/2024 at 4:32 AM, Georgealbert said:

Preliminary investigations suggest that the driver may have fallen asleep or swerved to avoid an oncoming vehicle, causing the truck to veer off the road and hit the tree.

That isn't an investigation, it's just guesswork.

[Stargeezr]

When I travel with my Thai family on tours, it s3eems that only one of them will

sit up front with the driver and stay awake, the rest nap for most of the travelling 

part of the tour.  I told my wife that I have seen a lot more scenery than, a lot of 

Thai travellers.