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Loei province was thrown into chaos as its first seasonal heavy rain triggered numerous car accidents, totalling over 50 in just one hour. The sudden rain transformed the roads across several districts into treacherous pathways. This seasonal downpour is infamous for reactivating layers of rubber residue from previous truck spills, which invisibly coats the roads but becomes dangerously slick upon mixing with water.

 

Yesterday, clashes were reported in districts such as Phu Luang, Dan Sai, and Mueang Loei among others. Police and rescue teams were quickly overwhelmed with emergency calls as drivers found themselves losing control on the suddenly hazardous surfaces. Though over 50 cars were damaged, miraculous co-ordination between rescue workers and emergency services ensured no lives were lost, although multiple injuries necessitated medical attention.

 

 

Officials are urging local drivers to proceed with caution during the early days of the rainy season. Recommendations involve decreasing speed, maintaining greater distances between vehicles, and ensuring full alertness while driving in Loei. Meanwhile, long-term preventive strategies such as regular road cleanings and public safety campaigns are being considered by local authorities to prevent similar incidents in the future. The urgency for implementing these measures grows as yearly rainfall patterns continue to result in numerous accidents, reminding residents that a bit of vigilance can avert disaster, reported The Thaiger.

 

-- 2025-02-19

 

 

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Loei province was thrown into chaos as its first seasonal heavy rain triggered numerous car accidents, totalling over 50 in just one hour.

Lucky it doesn't snow here.... they cold add a zero

Yesterday had a heavy downpour here for about 30 minutes, washed away the dust and freshened up the air a bit..

Reduce speed, maintaining adequate distance between vehicles, and full alertness. 
 

Three tactics never seen on Thai roads.

The same news every year, learning effect is Zero.

I pulled around the corner to the local 7/11 there were two ambulances with their lights flashing one on each side of the road. When I was heading for the door I saw seven motorcycles tip over due to only applying the front brake on the wet road.  They were dropping like flies it was spooky. I am used to driving on snow and ice so I leave a bigger gap between me and the car in front, comes in handy .

1 hour ago, Classic Ray said:

Reduce speed, maintaining adequate distance between vehicles, and full alertness. 
 

Three tactics never seen on Thai roads.

And seatbels...

Just like any where in the world, when the weather is bad, drivers have to be

more careful and drive cautiously. Well again it is Thailand, so 

disregard, and carry on, 555.

This seasonal downpour is infamous for reactivating layers of rubber residue from previous truck spills, which invisibly coats the roads but becomes dangerously slick upon mixing with water.

 

There you go  an other excuse for incompetent drivers/riders .

When there's a good downpour all the Rubbish /rubber/oil gets Washed  Off the road . 

the road is Clean again .

Anyway  it's up the Motorists to Judge the condition of the road , and Act Accordingly 

Not the weather/Rains fault .

4 hours ago, Stargeezr said:

Just like any where in the world, when the weather is bad, drivers have to be

more careful and drive cautiously. Well again it is Thailand, so 

disregard, and carry on, 555.

Absolutely.  

 

I went to San Diego a few years ago and it rained.  I slowed down, left a bigger distance to the vehicles in front, and saw the aftermath of about 20 accidents because everyone was driving at their normal speed, and then were unable to slow down fast enough to avoid the inevitable rear-enders.  Same stoopid 💩 happens all over the world.  But I agree that too many Thais are unable to drive in good conditions, let alone poor.