British Man Collides With Pedestrian in Pattaya Big Bike Crash

[Georgealbert]

 

 

Pattaya City Police reported a collision involving a big bike and a pedestrian at approximately 21:40 on November 26. The incident left one person severely injured.

 

The crash occurred on Jomtien Second Road, near Rompho Market in Jomtien, Bang Lamung District. Police coordinated with the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Unit to provide an urgent response.

 

At the scene, rescue workers found a man lying face down in the middle of the road. The pedestrian, identified as Mr. Surat Sirichan, 45, from Ubon Ratchathani province, sustained a head injury and abrasions across his body. He was reportedly heavily intoxicated at the time. Rescue teams administered first aid before transporting him to a nearby hospital.

 

A damaged red-and-black Kawasaki Z900 motorcycle with a Chonburi license plate was found near the scene. The rider, a 53-year-old British national, whose identity has not been disclosed, sustained minor injuries, including abrasions.

 

Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage and conducting further investigations to determine the circumstances of the crash and whether any legal action will be taken.

 

Picture from responders.

-- 2024-11-27

 

[NickyLouie]

900cc bike ?

 

bet he wasn't speeding 

 

[JoePai]

15 minutes ago, NickyLouie said:

900cc bike ?

 

bet he wasn't speeding 

 

Yes of course, everyone on a 900cc bike speeds.........🤣

[snoop1130]

Boozy blunder: Tipsy pedestrian struck by British biker in Pattaya

 

 

A tipsy walk turned into a harrowing accident in Pattaya when a 53 year old British biker collided with a drunk pedestrian, leaving the latter injured and sprawled on Jomtien Second Road.

 

The incident unfolded at 9.40pm yesterday, November 26 near the bustling Rompho Market. The Sawang Boriboon Rescue Centre promptly dispatched a team to the scene alongside reporters from The Pattaya News.

 

Rescuers discovered the victim, identified as 45 year old Surat, face down on the road in a red T-shirt and black trousers. He had sustained head injuries and body abrasions. Emergency workers stabilised him at the scene before whisking him to a nearby hospital.

 

 

Nearby lay the British rider’s damaged Kawasaki Z900 motorcycle, a sleek red-and-black big bike. Its rider, Holmes, emerged with only minor abrasions and chose not to provide a statement at the scene.

 

Witnesses painted a vivid picture of the incident. According to bystanders, Surat appeared heavily intoxicated and had staggered onto the road directly in the motorcycle’s path. The collision, they claimed, was unavoidable.

 

As of press time, local police are combing through CCTV footage to piece together the full story. Holmes remains under investigation, though witnesses suggest the fault lies with the victim’s inebriated antics, reported Pattaya News.

 

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

Photo courtesy of Pattaya News

 

-- 2024-11-27

 

 

[Briggsy]

Good job he was wearing an armoured jacket.

[NoDisplayName]

39 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

As of press time, local police are combing through CCTV footage to piece together the full story. Holmes remains under investigation, though witnesses suggest the fault lies with the victim’s inebriated antics, reported Pattaya News.

 

Keep searching.

 

You'll find some way to extort some tea money out of 'im!

[richard_smith237]

6 minutes ago, NoDisplayName said:

46 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

As of press time, local police are combing through CCTV footage to piece together the full story. Holmes remains under investigation, though witnesses suggest the fault lies with the victim’s inebriated antics, reported Pattaya News.

 

Keep searching.

 

You'll find some way to extort some tea money out of 'im!

 

I'm sure the Anti-Brit Bigots will come up with a few ideas to blame the rider just for being British... 

 

That said - he was pretty dumb to be riding around without gloves, jacket, decent footwear etc - but if only riding at the same speeds as all the other scooter riders etc then he's at no different risk of injury himself than anyone else.

That said - anyone riding a scooter will be better of with a jacket.

 

I will not hit a main road on my scooter without gloves, jacket, boots, full face helmet - some may think thats overkill, others think getting on a motorcycle is a death wish...    our risk profiles and tolerances for risk clearly all vary.

 

[Ralf001]

Wonder if the brit will start a gofundme to fix the bike ?

[MalcolmB]

2 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Holmes, emerged with only minor abrasions and chose not to provide a statement

That is suspicious.

Drugs, alcohol.

 

what speed was he going? What is the need for a big bike unless you want to speed?

 

Did he have a license? 
 

 

 

When riding or driving where there are pedestrians I always slow down so I have enough time to stop. 
Children are unpredictable. 
You can’t be too safe on the roads. 
Speed kills and is responsible for most road deaths.

[richard_smith237]

6 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

I'm sure the Anti-Brit Bigots will come up with a few ideas to blame the rider just for being British... 

 

That didn't take along at all..    We're just missing Gottfrid and we have the trifecta !!! 

 

.... So far we have

- The 'Go-fund-me comment'

- unfounded suspicions of drugs

- unfounded suspicions of alcohol (from a drunk driver nonetheless !)

- unfounded suspicions of speeding

- unfounded suspicions of whether he was licensed

 

- A stupid comment about the need for a big bike

 

... I'm not sure what there is left for other Brit-bashers to have a go at...    I haven't read the 'deport him' comment yet... 'if he wasn't here the accident would not have happened' !!!....

 

6 hours ago, Ralf001 said:

Wonder if the brit will start a gofundme to fix the bike ?

4 hours ago, MalcolmB said:

That is suspicious.

Drugs, alcohol.

 

what speed was he going? What is the need for a big bike unless you want to speed?

 

Did he have a license? 
 

When riding or driving where there are pedestrians I always slow down so I have enough time to stop. 

No you don't - you're a drunk driver - you wouldn't even notice if you've hit someone... 

 

Consider yourself lucky - that could have been a drunk pedestrian stepping out in front of you while you are driving shyatfaced after 10-12 beers....     

[rattlesnake]

6 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

I will not hit a main road on my scooter without gloves, jacket, boots, full face helmet - some may think thats overkill, others think getting on a motorcycle is a death wish...    our risk profiles and tolerances for risk clearly all vary.

 

Jacket and gloves is a bit too much for me (though you are of course right).

 

I drive a PCX with full-face certified helmet, jeans, sneakers and t-shirt. I'm aware that I could hurt myself in the event of an accident, but that's my perfect risk/driving pleasure ratio.

[Tailwagsdog]

It's very hard to stop when you're doing 60km in an urban area ...😎

[watchcat]

10 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

 

 

 

Nice protective clothing for bike riding.

[Homburg]

10 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Holmes, emerged with only minor abrasions and chose not to provide a statement at the scene.

 

8 hours ago, MalcolmB said:

That is suspicious.

 

Perhaps he looked at the drunk pedestrian and, quite reasonably, decided that making a statement wasn't worth his time as he'd never be able to recoup anything from Mr Surat?  That would probably be my approach in similar circumstances.

[eastlight]

11 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

I'm sure the Anti-Brit Bigots will come up with a few ideas to blame the rider just for being British... 

 

That said - he was pretty dumb to be riding around without gloves, jacket, decent footwear etc - but if only riding at the same speeds as all the other scooter riders etc then he's at no different risk of injury himself than anyone else.

That said - anyone riding a scooter will be better of with a jacket.

 

I will not hit a main road on my scooter without gloves, jacket, boots, full face helmet - some may think thats overkill, others think getting on a motorcycle is a death wish...    our risk profiles and tolerances for risk clearly all vary.

 

Scooter?

[hotchilli]

15 hours ago, NickyLouie said:

900cc bike ?

 

bet he wasn't speeding 

 

Bet the pedestrian wasn't looking.

[jacko45k]

7 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

Bet the pedestrian wasn't looking.

Jomtien 2nd Rd . near Rhompo market at 9.40 pm not a place for much speed. Surprised Jomtien has so many tourists, took a drive down the Beach Rd yesterday, what an absolute horrific mess.... be better of in Beirut!

[fondue zoo]

13 hours ago, Briggsy said:

Good job he was wearing an armoured jacket.

 

 

It's called a tactical singlet.

 

Just think of that scene in John Wick where he goes to the Tailor for a new suit.

The lining?  Tactical

 

[Tarteso]

2 hours ago, Tailwagsdog said:

It's very hard to stop when you're doing 60km in an urban area ...😎

At night, That place is a jungle.. Not urban.🤔

Edited 2 hours ago by Tarteso

[PB172111]

38 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

Jomtien 2nd Rd . near Rhompo market at 9.40 pm not a place for much speed. Surprised Jomtien has so many tourists, took a drive down the Beach Rd yesterday, what an absolute horrific mess.... be better of in Beirut!

When would you suggest they do improvements…maybe start in the middle of high season. 

[newbee2022]

13 hours ago, Briggsy said:

Good job he was wearing an armoured jacket.

...and don't forget the proper helmet

[MalcolmB]

6 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

I'm not sure what there is left for other Brit-bashers to have a go at...    I haven't read the 'deport him' comment yet.

Calm down, nobody mentioned deporting.

It was an accident, deportations are for people with bad intentions. 
 

Anyway, I would like to thank you for always leaping to our defence.

 

As a fellow Brit it is reassuring to know that if I start a drunken fight, if I run over a local, if I get arrested for anything that you will be there defending me tooth and nail and heaping blame and doubt on the other parties.

 

Our embassy might leave us for dead, but Richard will always be there for the British expats and tourists in Thailand.

 

If I ever have the pleasure to meet you in person I will buy you ten beers.

 

If you keep it up I will start a gofundme to raise funds for a bronze statue of you where fellow Brits can visit and make merit.

 

Thanks mate.

[jesimps]

6 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

That didn't take along at all..    We're just missing Gottfrid and we have the trifecta !!! 

 

.... So far we have

- The 'Go-fund-me comment'

- unfounded suspicions of drugs

- unfounded suspicions of alcohol (from a drunk driver nonetheless !)

- unfounded suspicions of speeding

- unfounded suspicions of whether he was licensed

 

- A stupid comment about the need for a big bike

 

... I'm not sure what there is left for other Brit-bashers to have a go at...    I haven't read the 'deport him' comment yet... 'if he wasn't here the accident would not have happened' !!!....

 

No you don't - you're a drunk driver - you wouldn't even notice if you've hit someone... 

 

Consider yourself lucky - that could have been a drunk pedestrian stepping out in front of you while you are driving shyatfaced after 10-12 beers....     

I'm waiting for the "if he wants to ride a big bike and hit drunken pedestrians, he should go back to his own country". Seems to be a long time coming on this thread, although it will.

[jacko45k]

51 minutes ago, PB172111 said:

When would you suggest they do improvements…maybe start in the middle of high season. 

They will be occurring in the middle of the peak season and all the way through high season , if that seems like great planning to you, fine. It might  be asked , were improvements needed, and will they really be improvements when complete? That said, my comment was that it was currently a mess, not about the timing of the work!

[baansgr]

7 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

That didn't take along at all..    We're just missing Gottfrid and we have the trifecta !!! 

 

.... So far we have

- The 'Go-fund-me comment'

- unfounded suspicions of drugs

- unfounded suspicions of alcohol (from a drunk driver nonetheless !)

- unfounded suspicions of speeding

- unfounded suspicions of whether he was licensed

 

- A stupid comment about the need for a big bike

 

... I'm not sure what there is left for other Brit-bashers to have a go at...    I haven't read the 'deport him' comment yet... 'if he wasn't here the accident would not have happened' !!!....

 

No you don't - you're a drunk driver - you wouldn't even notice if you've hit someone... 

 

Consider yourself lucky - that could have been a drunk pedestrian stepping out in front of you while you are driving shyatfaced after 10-12 beers....     

He's Welsh 😁

[lordgrinz]

13 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

I'm sure the Anti-Brit Bigots will come up with a few ideas to blame the rider just for being British... 

 

That said - he was pretty dumb to be riding around without gloves, jacket, decent footwear etc - but if only riding at the same speeds as all the other scooter riders etc then he's at no different risk of injury himself than anyone else.

That said - anyone riding a scooter will be better of with a jacket.

 

I will not hit a main road on my scooter without gloves, jacket, boots, full face helmet - some may think thats overkill, others think getting on a motorcycle is a death wish...    our risk profiles and tolerances for risk clearly all vary.

 

 

Agree, he could easily have broken an ankle, and he wouldn't be riding a Big Bike again, we could then see him hobbling around like the many other Thai's who thought they were invincible. I lost count of how many people I see with this same injury, they never seem to smarten up.

[LALes]

Great Scott, Holmes!!