Picture from responders.

 

A violent scene unfolded in Bang Phli, Samut Prakan, after a 59-year-old pickup truck driver lost control of his vehicle, killing a 31-year-old postal worker who was delivering parcels. The incident occurred at 16:30 on 21 December on Thepharak Road, near Bang Pla Soi 63.

 

Police Lieutenant Jirasupang, investigating officer from Bang Phli Police Station, responded to the incident along with emergency responders and medical personnel from Ramathibodi Chakri Naruebodindra Hospital.

 

At the scene, authorities found a white Mazda pickup truck with severe front-end damage. The victim, Mr. Panthakan Wongsilasillaporn, a 31-year-old postal worker from Bang Phli Post Office, was trapped lifeless under the vehicle. Nearby, a red-and-black motorcycle, with registration number from Bangkok, was found badly damaged, along with two other motorcycles and a white Isuzu pickup truck, also damaged in the crash.

 

According to reports, the victim had been delivering a parcel moments before the accident. A coffee shop vendor, Ms. Jurarat, witnessed the event and said the postman had parked his motorcycle, making a call to a customer, when the white pickup truck struck him. “I heard a loud crash and saw the motorcycle and the rider pinned against the truck’s front,” she recounted, adding that she immediately alerted the authorities.

 

The driver of the white Mazda, Mr. Suraphop Pleesumthong, claimed he had been returning to his residence and lost control of his vehicle when another car cut in front of him. He swerved to avoid a collision, causing his truck to veer into parked vehicles on the roadside, including the victim’s motorcycle.

 

Tensions escalated at the scene when friends and relatives of the deceased arrived, outraged by the driver’s actions. They attacked Mr. Suraphop, causing injuries. Police officers and foundation rescue workers intervened to stop the assault but were caught in the chaos and injured themselves. The driver was eventually escorted to Bang Phli Police Station for further questioning.

 

Authorities are investigating the case, while the victim’s body was sent to Ramathibodi Chakri Naruebodindra Hospital for an autopsy.

 

-- 2024-12-22

 

 

Autopsy? Really? Guess have to check for suicide 

24 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

The driver of the white Mazda, Mr. Suraphop Pleesumthong, claimed he had been returning to his residence and lost control of his vehicle when another car cut in front of him.

 

He must have been going way too fast if he lost control.....

29 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

Tensions escalated at the scene when friends and relatives of the deceased arrived, outraged by the driver’s actions. They attacked Mr. Suraphop, causing injuries. Police officers and foundation rescue workers intervened to stop the assault but were caught in the chaos and injured themselves.

 

And that's why so many Thai drivers flee the scene of an accident, and don't seem to get in trouble for it, if they turn themselves in later.

 

In many countries, he would have been lynched within minutes. I am not saying that is the way it should be. Just saying how it is in some places. 

The driver of the white Mazda, Mr. Suraphop Pleesumthong, claimed he had been returning to his residence and lost control of his vehicle. 

 

This seems to be standard excuse, and one would think that perhaps they teach it in grade school, as it's such a common, pathetic and cowardly excuse.

 

This guy killed, he committed a homicide. He took a life. He snuffed out the life of someone who was probably a good family man. Very very little sympathy will be felt over his demise. He was likely driving in a very reckless manner. 

 

An excellent result on the part of the community. 

8 hours ago, EVENKEEL said:

Autopsy? Really? Guess have to check for suicide 

 

If you actually think about it, if they didn't confirm the cause of death, someone could murder someone, then stage a car accident, and possibly get away with it. 

 

Also, someone could die in a car accident, but could have had some sort of pre-existing condition which contributed to their death, and without checking what actually killed them, the person who caused the accident could face a harsher penalty than they should.

 

🤷‍♂️

 

Got to say, if, a big IF, he is telling the truth it is quite a plausible reason......the number of idiots undertaking, switching lanes, racing is ludicrous.

On 12/22/2024 at 5:49 AM, Georgealbert said:

Tensions escalated at the scene when friends and relatives of the deceased arrived, outraged by the driver’s actions. They attacked Mr. Suraphop, causing injuries

Understandable

20 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

The driver of the white Mazda, Mr. Suraphop Pleesumthong, claimed he had been returning to his residence and lost control of his vehicle. 

 

This seems to be standard excuse, and one would think that perhaps they teach it in grade school, as it's such a common, pathetic and cowardly excuse.

 

This guy killed, he committed a homicide. He took a life. He snuffed out the life of someone who was probably a good family man. Very very little sympathy will be felt over his demise. He was likely driving in a very reckless manner. 

 

An excellent result on the part of the community. 

Well said, and Merry Christmas

20 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

The driver of the white Mazda, Mr. Suraphop Pleesumthong, claimed he had been returning to his residence and lost control of his vehicle. 

 

This seems to be standard excuse, and one would think that perhaps they teach it in grade school, as it's such a common, pathetic and cowardly excuse.

 

This guy killed, he committed a homicide. He took a life. He snuffed out the life of someone who was probably a good family man. Very very little sympathy will be felt over his demise. He was likely driving in a very reckless manner. 

 

An excellent result on the part of the community. 

I think brake failure comes a close second

Easy to fix if the car had cctv in it. If not - and there is no other cctv in the area - it is only his word and he should be punished accordingly 

On 12/22/2024 at 10:12 AM, spidermike007 said:

This guy killed, he committed a homicide. He took a life. He snuffed out the life of someone who was probably a good family man. Very very little sympathy will be felt over his demise. He was likely driving in a very reckless manner. 

 

An excellent result on the part of the community. 

Whilst I agree with your sentiments, I get the impression that you think both the victim and the perpetrator ended up dead.  Not so. The perp was subjected to a failed lynching, the cops intervened and saved him.

On 12/22/2024 at 10:12 AM, spidermike007 said:

This seems to be standard excuse, and one would think that perhaps they teach it in grade school, as it's such a common, pathetic and cowardly excuse.

Thais are the masters at making pathetic, wimpy excuses for anything and everything!

 

Sad but true.

On 12/22/2024 at 6:14 AM, flyingtlger said:

 

He must have been going way too fast if he lost control.....

 

Well if he was cut off by another car, he is not necessarily at fault. 

Yet another pack of soi dogs. Accidents happen. 

 

R.I.P postman.

1 hour ago, BarBoy said:

Thais are the masters at making pathetic, wimpy excuses for anything and everything!

 

Sad but true.

It comes down to perhaps the single most significant weakness most Thai people have. The pathological fear of losing face. Who cares what people think of you? For those of us with high self esteem, it just does not matter. Sure, close friends and family. But strangers on the street? Who gives a rat's butt about this? It means nothing what they think, nor what they say about you. Nothing, less than zero. They count for nothing. They are just people, and people you do not know, nor will ever see again. Face is rife with self doubt, and by subscribing to this weakness, and man or woman is made a far lesser person. I consider the practice of face to be the polar opposite of the practice of Buddhism, which teaches the need for introspection, contemplation, owning up to a problem, and taking responsibility for issues, problems and tragedies that you create in life.

 

As many of us know, a percentage of the Thai population lives within fairly small boxes of social convention, traditions and expectations, especially on the part of the family. That is not a life that some of us choose. Those that are bold and courageous, will find a way to break past conventions, and live a fulfilling life, based on their own choices, independence, and esteem.

1 hour ago, Grusa said:

Whilst I agree with your sentiments, I get the impression that you think both the victim and the perpetrator ended up dead.  Not so. The perp was subjected to a failed lynching, the cops intervened and saved him.

What a hugely tragic result. More police malfeasance. LOL

3 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

It comes down to perhaps the single most significant weakness most Thai people have. The pathological fear of losing face. Who cares what people think of you? For those of us with high self esteem, it just does not matter. Sure, close friends and family. But strangers on the street? Who gives a rat's butt about this? It means nothing what they think, nor what they say about you. Nothing, less than zero. They count for nothing. They are just people, and people you do not know, nor will ever see again. Face is rife with self doubt, and by subscribing to this weakness, and man or woman is made a far lesser person. I consider the practice of face to be the polar opposite of the practice of Buddhism, which teaches the need for introspection, contemplation, owning up to a problem, and taking responsibility for issues, problems and tragedies that you create in life.

 

As many of us know, a percentage of the Thai population lives within fairly small boxes of social convention, traditions and expectations, especially on the part of the family. That is not a life that some of us choose. Those that are bold and courageous, will find a way to break past conventions, and live a fulfilling life, based on their own choices, independence, and esteem.

You are correct.

 

Saving face is an extremely childlike facet of Thai culture.

 

It shows a serious lack of character and very low self-esteem if you are in need of constant validation, especially as a man.

Just now, BarBoy said:

You are correct.

Saving face is an extremely childlike facet of Thai culture.

 

It shows a serious lack of character and very low self-esteem if you need constant validation, especially as a man.

 

Saving face is an extremely childlike facet of male culture.

 

Possibly amplified in Thai culture.

3 minutes ago, Will B Good said:

Possibly amplified in Thai culture.

...Possibly??

2 hours ago, SS1 said:

Well if he was cut off by another car, he is not necessarily at fault. 

 

If you are cut off by another vehicle, you BRAKE! 

 

You do NOT change your lane abruptly, at speed, and crash into other vehicles and kill innocent people! 

Just now, CanadaSam said:

If you are cut off by another vehicle, you BRAKE! 

 

You do NOT change your lane abruptly, at speed, and crash into other vehicles and kill innocent people! 

 

I think that is one of the primary issues with driving / riding here and one of the primary causes of accidents... 

... the inbuilt reluctance to brake or slow down, which is only undertaken [braking] as a last resort and hence often it is too late...   

.... then we have stories of brake failure or anything else blamed... anything at all except the glaringly obvious reason of failing to anticipate and brake... 

 

 

 

On 12/22/2024 at 9:45 AM, JemJem said:

In many countries, he would have been lynched within minutes. I am not saying that is the way it should be. Just saying how it is in some places. 

Countries such as?

On 12/23/2024 at 8:52 AM, RichardColeman said:

Easy to fix if the car had cctv in it. If not - and there is no other cctv in the area - it is only his word and he should be punished accordingly 

What if "his word" is accurate?