Russian driver crashes into Thai couple’s motorcycle, denies responsibility

[snoop1130]

 

A Thai couple is seeking justice after a Russian man allegedly crashed his SUV into their motorcycle on a Phuket road and failed to take responsibility for their injuries.

 

The victims contacted the Phuket Times, urging it to publicise their story in their pursuit of justice. On Tuesday, November 19, the page shared photos of the accident along with details of the incident. In the caption, the page stated…

 

“Call out! A Russian man sped out of an alley and crashed into the victims’ motorcycle. The foreigner refused to pay compensation and dared the victims to take the matter to court if they wanted the money.”

 

The accident reportedly occurred at the entrance of Soi Bang Ma Lao in the Thalang district of Phuket at around 1pm on November 17. The couple was said to be en route to the woman’s workplace at the time of the collision.

 

The Russian driver allegedly exited Soi Bang Ma Lao at high speed and collided with the motorcycle, which was travelling along the main road.

 

 

Photos shared by Phuket Times show the Russian man approaching the victims after the crash. The woman is depicted with visible wounds and bruises on her arm, though the injuries sustained by her boyfriend were not disclosed.

 

The couple explained that they were rushed to hospital and a local police officer arranged a meeting with the foreign driver the following day. However, they could not reach an agreement on compensation during the meeting, prompting the couple to plan legal action.

 

Without legal knowledge and fearing they might not receive justice, the couple turned to social media to seek advice and expose what they described as the dangerous driving behaviour of the Russian man. They emphasised that they are now unable to work due to their injuries, leaving them without income.

 

The story sparked criticism of the local police, as many netizens argued that the photos clearly showed the Russian driver’s fault and claimed that compensation should have been arranged without requiring court intervention.

 

Others shared similar experiences of road accidents involving Russian nationals, alleging that police often favour foreign drivers.

 

The couple has not disclosed which police station handled their case, and no updates on the matter have been provided so far.

 

By Petch Petpailin

Photo via Facebook/ Phuket Times ภูเก็ตไทม์

 

Source: The Thaiger

-- 2024-11-21

 

 

[novacova]

5 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

The foreigner refused to pay compensation and dared the victims to take the matter to court if they wanted the money.”

Good grief, just pay up you cheap skate then go back where to you came from 

[0ffshore360]

Quite interesting because usually if RTP become involved the onus of blame and compensation inevitably is placed on the foreigner regardless.

[ukrules]

Surely he kept his mouth shut and called the insurance company who will handle any payments or negotiations on his behalf.

I hear that sometimes they make payments to them just to make them 'go away' and stop being a nuisance, even if the 'victim' is at fault - because it can cost less in the long run.

[JamesPhuket10]

 

 

I just renewed my car insurance in Phuket for 7,800 baht for the year, I am insured against bodily damage, hospital care to other people for 10,000,000 baht, and 2,500,000 for damage to other people's property.

 

I would just have said nothing and then called the insurance company who would send someone straight away to the scene of the accident and they then deal with it.

 

Everyone would have had their say. 

 

I don't understand what is going on with the situation in this story.

 

Is it compulsory to have third-party car insurance in Thailand?

 

I have it anyway as it is the right thing to do. 

 

[RJRS1301]

9 hours ago, novacova said:

Good grief, just pay up you cheap skate then go back where to you came from 

Doesn’t ,t want to go back to Russia, May get sent to war front

[IrishInThailand]

I wonder had the Russian insurance in first place ?  Maybe that is why no pay up from insurance company.

[steven100]

normally it's the Thais screwing the foreigner where ever they can,  seems the shoe is on the other foot now.   

However,  the cops should send the Russian back to Vladivostok  ... 

[hotchilli]

11 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The story sparked criticism of the local police, as many netizens argued that the photos clearly showed the Russian driver’s fault and claimed that compensation should have been arranged without requiring court intervention.

I thought that's what insurance companies were for?

 

[Theforgotten1]

Yesterday it said the Russian guy said let the insurance sort it out , perhaps today that’s not enough for the Thai , harder to bs the insurance company 

[mrmicbkktxl]

How to see from photos only who is right or wrong?99% of cases motorcycle is wrong.If you drive car make sure you have 1st class insurance,in case of accident don't say anything,just call insurance guy he will clear everything.If you use a bigger insurance insurance guy will arrive at scene within 30 minutes.Also extremely helpful to have a dashcam

[sparky666]

Thailand government needs to come to their senses and throw all the Russian scum out, they cause nothing but trouble, just like the bloody muslims

[steven100]

1 minute ago, sparky666 said:

Thailand government needs to come to their senses and throw all the Russian scum out, they cause nothing but trouble, just like the bloody muslims

and the Nigerians, and the Chinese, and the Moroccans,  and the Turkeys,  and the Israel's .... 

 

that's all I can think of for now ...  but there are other trouble makers.  

[sikishrory]

Something doesn't add up with this story

[Paul Henry]

I have never seen an insurance PDF that does NOT clearly state "That the insured must never admit liability" in the case of any accident involving a third party:

THe Russian was doing what his insurance company demands before they will concider a claim.

[jippytum]

Typical arrigant Russian. 

Obviously at fault here and should be prosocuted for causing the accident and leaving the scene of an accident. 

I hope the Injured get compensation. 

[rwill]

2 hours ago, JamesPhuket10 said:

Is it compulsory to have third-party car insurance in Thailand?

The compulsory insurance in Thailand only covers medical, no property damage.  

 

But that is assuming the vehicle is properly registered.  There are many that are not.

[simon43]

You won't get any money out of that Ruskie - he can't even afford a shirt....

[baansgr]

12 hours ago, novacova said:

Good grief, just pay up you cheap skate then go back where to you came from 

Depends how much they wanted.

[OldmanJ]

How can the Thai's not work if they have visible wounds scratches and bruises on one arm.One thinks they maybe trying to extort more money and make people feel sorry for them.

[JoePai]

1 hour ago, hotchilli said:

I thought that's what insurance companies were for?

 

Who said Boris was insured ?

[AhFarangJa]

3 hours ago, JamesPhuket10 said:

 

 

I just renewed my car insurance in Phuket for 7,800 baht for the year, I am insured against bodily damage, hospital care to other people for 10,000,000 baht, and 2,500,000 for damage to other people's property.

 

I would just have said nothing and then called the insurance company who would send someone straight away to the scene of the accident and they then deal with it.

 

Everyone would have had their say. 

 

I don't understand what is going on with the situation in this story.

 

Is it compulsory to have third-party car insurance in Thailand?

 

I have it anyway as it is the right thing to do. 

 

Yes it is compulsory for third party insurance, called por ror bor, it is a legal requirement for any vehicle or motorbike using the roads. Normally purchased when renewing your road tax, if you do not have it then you cannot tax your vehicle. However, we all  know there are a lot of bikes & cars not taxed here. One question I can never get answered though, is if someone does not have a licence, and is involved in an accident that is not their fault, will the insurance pay out?

[Frankie baby]

So, another Russian refusal. For anyone not familiar with this (including locals) its the equivalent as a Thai SORREE after they've just run over somebody.

[riverhigh]

“Call out! A Russian man sped out of an alley and crashed into the victims’ motorcycle. The foreigner refused to pay compensation and dared the victims to take the matter to court if they wanted the money.”

 

If this statement is true, this is an act of utter arrogance and intimidation. This behaviour may be the norm in Russia but he forgets, or refuses to accept, that he is a guest of Thailand. Stupid man if he goes to Thai court, it will not turn out well.  I have no sympathy for him if he gets shaken down, deported, and black listed. 

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[BerndD]

46 minutes ago, AhFarangJa said:

Yes it is compulsory for third party insurance, called por ror bor, it is a legal requirement for any vehicle or motorbike using the roads. Normally purchased when renewing your road tax, if you do not have it then you cannot tax your vehicle. However, we all know there are a lot of bikes & cars not taxed here. One question I can never get answered though, is if someone does not have a licence, and is involved in an accident that is not their fault, will the insurance pay out?

Normally, in the case of driving without a license, the insurance company has to pay, but demands the costs back from the driver or the owner of the vehicle. However, I don't know if this is the case in Thailand.

[Hakuna Matata]

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The couple explained that they were rushed to hospital and a local police officer arranged a meeting with the foreign driver the following day. However, they could not reach an agreement on compensation during the meeting, prompting the couple to plan legal action.

 

If the couple asked for 1 Million Baht as compensation, many of us would probably refuse and prefer the court's decision. Anyway, we don't know who was right and who was wrong in this traffic accident. It's up to the road police to determine it.

[Lopburikid]

4 hours ago, IrishInThailand said:

I wonder had the Russian insurance in first place ?  Maybe that is why no pay up from insurance company.

I was thinking the same. No reference  if either party had driving licences and/or insurance. If the russian was entering a main road from a side street, I would say 100% his fault.

[kiwikeith]

14 hours ago, novacova said:

Good grief, just pay up you cheap skate then go back where to you came from 

No Money no Honey.

Probably no license , no money , no insurance, probably hiding from the draft.

Yet Thailand encourages these people in.

The Police should be able to settle this, once a fee is agreed upon.

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[lordgrinz]

14 hours ago, 0ffshore360 said:

Quite interesting because usually if RTP become involved the onus of blame and compensation inevitably is placed on the foreigner regardless.

 

Complete BS! Just make sure to have front/back dashcams and there will be no question as to what happen. As a foreigner, I can't see why they wouldn't have one, unless they know they drive badly, and don't want any evidence to condemn themselves.

 

In this case though, it appears he is making a right turn across multiple lanes of traffic, not the wisest thing to do here in Thailand. Next time turn left and go find a marked U-Turn area, they are plentiful here.

[kiwikeith]

1 hour ago, BerndD said:

Normally, in the case of driving without a license, the insurance company has to pay, but demands the costs back from the driver or the owner of the vehicle. However, I don't know if this is the case in Thailand.

I have seen the insurance assessors act as middle men, asking the party who are wrong to pay a certain sum to the victims for damages to vehicles etc., when this is done there is a divide up amongst concerned parties, had this happen to a friend, but when he paid the victims pocketed the lot and said he did not pay, lucky he got them to sign receipt and had pic of withdrawal from bank as well, insurance assessor went mad at first until he saw the receipt, then oh boy did someone loose face.