4 hours ago, Korat Kiwi said:

I fail to see where any reply on the OP relates to your perceived 'racist predudices'. 

 

Are you only on here to bait people? 

the premise being that Thai drivers are more stupid than wasps.

 

 

Edited September 23, 20241 yr by kwilco

6 hours ago, AndreasHG said:

Poor maintenance is possibly the cause of the failure. The state of trucks in Thailand is disastrous. The vehicles are often extremely old and there seem to be no technical checks, to ensure that the vehicles are kept in good condition.

I saw firsthand a (smaller) truck experiencing a breaks failure in Bangkok, at a traffic light, and wrecking two cars in the line next to mine in the process. 

Smaller trucks may not have airbrakes.

If he was on the phone or asleep all possible,the excuse is failed brakes  and works just as well

On 9/23/2024 at 2:26 PM, RocketDog said:

120 per day?

I'd like to see some supporting for that statistic.

 

https://www.truckaccidentattorneynetwork.org/truck-accident-statistics/

5 hours ago, alanrchase said:

 

https://www.truckaccidentattorneynetwork.org/truck-accident-statistics/

According to your link there were 1130 accidents per day and later in the article they said 27% of them were brake failures which works out to 305 brake failures per day.

 

You are correct and the number is actually higher than you quoted and I stand satisfied with the information you provided.

 

Thank you very much. I'm Amazed

On 9/23/2024 at 4:42 AM, Georgealbert said:

 

 

Picture from responders.

 

An incident occurred on the Kanchanaphisek Expressway on the evening of September 22, when a  truck experienced brake failure, leading to a massive collision involving 16 vehicles. The incident left 17 people injured, prompting authorities to close the expressway for over an hour to manage the situation.

 

At around 17:00, it was reported that the multi-vehicle crash took place at kilometre marker 18+600 on the Kanchanaphisek Expressway. Emergency crews were dispatched immediately to aid the injured and clear the wreckage, with traffic halted for more than an hour.

 

 

By 18:30, some lanes were reopened, though rescue teams continued working to remove the damaged vehicles. The use of heavy-duty tow trucks was required to clear the scene and restore full traffic flow.

 

Dashcam footage (below) from one of the vehicles involved captured the moment of the accident. A long line of cars had slowed down near the end of the Chao Phraya River bridge when a 22-wheel container truck, traveling at high speed, failed to stop and plowed into the waiting vehicles. The crash resulted in a chain-reaction pile-up, causing widespread destruction.

 

Among the 16 vehicles involved were sedans, pickup trucks, trailers, and a gas tanker. Cars were scattered across the expressway in what was described as a chaotic scene. The Samut Prakan Emergency Medical Services Command Centre coordinated with Pra Nakhon Radio Centre to dispatch ambulances and volunteer teams from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation to assist the injured. Nearby hospitals were also notified to prepare for incoming patients.

 

In total, 17 people were injured, including the driver of the truck responsible for the crash. Fortunately, all injuries were reported to be minor to moderate, with all victims receiving treatment at nearby hospitals. 

 

-- 2024-09-23

 

 

 

 

 

Remarkable that no one died.