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Authorities were left stunned after inspecting a ten-wheeler truck that overturned on a road, discovering only two tyres in good condition, while the remaining eight were severely worn, with exposed wires visible in most of them.

 

On September 8, 2024, Pol. Lt. Samruay Okkalang, Deputy Inspector (Investigation) of Chaloem Phra Kiat Police Station, received a report of an overturned ten-wheeler truck near kilometre markers 132-133 on the Chokchai-Det Udom road in Chaloem Phra Kiat District, Buriram Province. Rescue teams from Sawang Janyatham Foundation and Pu In Foundation were called to the scene.

 

 

At the scene, officials found the truck, registered in Ubon Ratchathani, lying on its side in the middle of the road. Bags of chicken manure, which were being transported, were scattered across the roadway. Authorities had to close one lane of traffic to clear the debris.

 

The driver, 61-year-old Mr. Boonphop, stated that he was transporting chicken manure fertilizer from Nong Bunnak District, Nakhon Ratchasima, to deliver to farmers in Ubon Ratchathani. While driving, the rear wheel came off the axle, causing him to lose control of the vehicle, resulting in the truck overturning.

 

Upon initial inspection, police discovered that out of the truck’s 10 tyres, only the front left and right tyres were in usable condition. The remaining eight were completely worn out, with seven of them so deteriorated that the internal reinforcement wires were exposed. This condition was determined to be the main cause of the accident.

 

 

-- 2024-09-08

 

 

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Nice pointing, "This is a tire, I know 'coz I went to school, no it's my lunch in the bag not chicken poo"

And was the driver arrested? Driving with a vehicle like that is almost like running around with a loaded weapon. People might die. 

1 hour ago, Georgealbert said:

While driving, the rear wheel came off the axle, causing him to lose control of the vehicle, resulting in the truck overturning.

 

This has nothing to do with worn tires/tyres, more likekly worn/overheated wheel bearings.

1 hour ago, OneMoreFarang said:

And was the driver arrested? Driving with a vehicle like that is almost like running around with a loaded weapon. People might die. 

There is NO Enforcement of any driving laws, rules, or regulations in Thailand. They create laws, rules, and regulations for appearances only.

7 minutes ago, lordgrinz said:

There is NO Enforcement of any driving laws, rules, or regulations in Thailand. They create laws, rules, and regulations for appearances only.

That is not entirely correct. Sometimes they have a week or two where they enforce laws.

I remember a couple oy years ago the police was very strict with motorcycles not stopping at the white line.

 

"We do something! Look here."

At least for a week or so... 

1 hour ago, Georgealbert said:

chicken manure, which were being transported, were scattered across the roadway.

 

The driver, 61-year-old Mr. Boonphop

Mr BoonPoop carting manure, makes sense. 

 

2 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Authorities were left stunned after inspecting a ten-wheeler truck that overturned on a road, discovering only two tyres in good condition, while the remaining eight were severely worn, with exposed wires visible in most of them.

 

Perhaps they'd have been 'less stunned' if laws were enforced and owners of such trucks were held accountable for their vehicles being unroadworthy...    they can check the brakes too !!! 

The average IQ of the truck driver here must be incredibly low (a Thai Bash ?.. perhaps, or just a Thai Truck Driver Bash)...

 

.... Just this week alone there has been 'traffic mayhem' at the entrance to the toll booth near the port in Bangkok... 

... Articulated trucks are not permitted on the expressways - yet twice this week we've been held at traffic Jams as a truck is stopped at the tollbooth, the driver clearly not knowing he's not permitted to use the expressway... the result is traffic backed up and it takes an age for the truck to be able to reverse out of the way and clear the traffic. 

 

 

It's ok, the bald tyres were on the inside out of sight plus the exposed wire gives much better traction. 

3 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

the rear wheel came off the axle

 

Lack of MOT, all they test are the brakes before road tax, tires etc up to you 

6 minutes ago, proton said:

Lack of MOT, all they test are the brakes before road tax, tires etc up to you 

 

That's correct, i've got a pic up truck  but only 3 brakes have been working for many years, right rear doesnt work at all due to leakage from the rear axle, no big deal although i'm only doing 60 on the roads and I don't use it more than once a month.

 

33 minutes ago, proton said:

Lack of MOT, all they test are the brakes before road tax, tires etc up to you 

 

They check a lot more than that on vehicles here on Samui.

Lights, indicators, brakes, tyres, exhaust etc etc.

Bikes, trucks and cars.

I even have to have the truck certified as safe for LPG.

I do not know where they check heavy vehicles though.

vehicles being roadworthy is not even considered in Thailand, if they can move they are ok. I have seen  pick ups that have totally rusted out and the tray sides are tied together so they dont just swing free but sway out from the tray whenever they turn or move, the police just dont give a sh*t nor do the drivers. If vehicles were made to be roadwothy many vehicles would be removed from thai roads especially trucks, turn signals/brake lights covered with so much muck you cannot see them at night is very common, over loading appears to be a thai pass time and the law does nothing  plus with the pathetic driving/riding in Thailand its no wonder so many die on the roads

Testing? 

 

Weighbridge scam sticker - check

 

Amulet dangling from mirror - check

 

Sufficient Michelin Men to obscure bottom third of windscreen - check

 

Manchester United transfer to obscure top third of windscreen - check

 

Curtains across side windows - check

 

Good to go for another year!

On 9/8/2024 at 2:29 PM, JeffersLos said:

 

Bet that tightened her poop hole! 

Hope the other woman's arm wasn't snapped in 2  I suspect it was.

On 9/8/2024 at 2:30 PM, proton said:

Lack of MOT, all they test are the brakes before road tax, tires etc up to you 

 

Can't believe they test the brakes....     So much brake failure around !!! 

1 hour ago, herfiehandbag said:

Testing? 

 

Weighbridge scam sticker - check

 

Amulet dangling from mirror - check

 

Sufficient Michelin Men to obscure bottom third of windscreen - check

 

Manchester United transfer to obscure top third of windscreen - check

 

Curtains across side windows - check

 

Good to go for another year!

 

Loud air-horn to alert others you are blasting through a junction without stopping - Check !!!! 

Why pay for the Thai MOT when you can pay to not to have an MOT