How do you feel about this?

[Georgealbert]

 

 

A pickup truck carrying coconuts spun out of control in the rain, crashing into a restaurant and two motorbikes parked nearby, causing extensive damage to the front of the restaurant. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

 

At approximately 13:00 on October 10, the Sawang Rojanatham Sattahip Rescue Foundation was alerted to an accident involving a pickup truck that had lost control and crashed into a restaurant near the PTT gas station in the Ban Amphur area, along Sukhumvit Road, heading towards Pattaya, in Na Jomtien Subdistrict, Sattahip District, Chonburi Province. Rescue volunteers were immediately dispatched to the scene.

 

 

Upon arrival, authorities found a white Isuzu pickup truck, license plate Chonburi, which had plowed into the restaurant, causing significant damage to the building as well as to two motorbikes parked in front. The driver, identified as Worawut, appeared shocked but was unharmed.

 

According to Mr. Worawut, he was delivering coconuts when heavy rain caused him to lose control of the vehicle and crash into the restaurant and parked motorbikes. Footage from the truck’s dashcam captured the entire incident.

 

Police have been notified and are conducting an investigation to determine the cause of the accident and ensure compensation for the damages.

 

Picture from responders. Dash-cam footage below.

 

-- 2024-10-10

 

 

 

 

[johng]

How the heck did he manage that manoeuvre ?  seems almost deliberate !!! 

[Korat Kiwi]

Too fast for the conditions?.... Seems about right. 

 

Some people never learn, slow the freak down. 

 

Hydroplaining (?) 

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Edited 6 hours ago by Korat Kiwi

[Will B Good]

 

 

Thai rain is incredibly dangerous.....it really is quite wet and slippy.

[Korat Kiwi]

 

Hydroplaning (also called “aquaplaning”) is what happens when your tires drive over wet pavement or standing water and lose contact with the road surface, resulting in a loss of traction and an inability to steer the car.

 

Lack of tread doesn't help

Edited 6 hours ago by Korat Kiwi

[0ffshore360]

No deaths? Surprised it gets  a mention here!

[newbee2022]

It's not his fault.

Blame the rain. It never happened before...

[lordgrinz]

First time I've seen a Taxi driver do the right thing, and slow down! Too bad the cocoNUT behind the wheel of the pickup truck didn't follow his lead.

[Patong2021]

4 hours ago, Korat Kiwi said:

 

Hydroplaning (also called “aquaplaning”) is what happens when your tires drive over wet pavement or standing water and lose contact with the road surface, resulting in a loss of traction and an inability to steer the car.

Lack of tread doesn't help

 

So very true.      Especially on Thai roads that are covered with rubber tire compound, oil and other contaminants that  reduce the coefficient of friction. There are some heavily used road surfaces that are as slick as a skating rink when there is some water.