School Boy Killed in Pedestrian Crossing Collision Outside Hospital

[Georgealbert]

 

Pictures from responders.

 

A road collision outside Somdej Phra Yupparat Sa Kaeo Hospital has left a young schoolboy dead and another pedestrian seriously injured, prompting local residents to demand urgent safety measures.

 

At approximately 10:45 on 4 March, a black Mazda car, driven by a 49-year-old woman, struck two pedestrians as they attempted to cross the road on a zebra crossing in front of the hospital.

 

Emergency responders from the Sawang Sa Kaeo Foundation rushed both victims to Sa Kaeo Hospital. The injured were identified as Mr Chaiyaporn, aged 50, and his nephew, Prawut aged 11.

 

Despite doctors’ efforts, Master Prawut succumbed to his injuries at 18:00, while Mr Chaiyaporn remains in the ICU after surgery. His issued an urgent appeal for blood donations to assist with his treatment.

 

Following the incident, local residents have called on the Sa Kaeo governor, the provincial administrative organisation, the city mayor, and the highways department to construct a pedestrian bridge in front of the hospital. They argue that collisions occur frequently at this location and immediate action is needed to prevent further tragedies.

 

Additionally, social media users have highlighted that large advertising billboards placed on the central reservation obstruct drivers’ views, making it difficult to see pedestrians crossing the road. Many are urging authorities to relocate these signs to improve visibility and enhance road safety.

 

Authorities are currently investigating the incident and reviewing possible safety improvements in the area.

 

-- 2025-03-06

 

[Geoffggi]

 

Construct elevated pedestrian crossings is the only way Thai drivers will acknowledge any form of crossing point 

[anchadian]

No mention of the woman being arrested or perhaps it's just a fine of 500 baht.

 

Sickening.

 

[flyingtlger]

Sadly these types of deaths and accidents will always persist until Thailand has stricter driving education, licensing and penalty laws.....

[thaibeachlovers]

Looking at the damage to the car, she must have been exceeding the speed limit in a built up area. I doubt she was able to stop in time even had she tried to do so.

[Pique Dard]

55 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

to construct a pedestrian bridge in front of the hospital.

Teaching locals the rules of safe driving would be even better.

[hotsun]

As someone whos experienced someone getting run over there, it was an extreme wake up call about the way things are there. I was blind about it for the years leading up to it

[ikke1959]

It are the netizens who causes these problems, by not following the traffic rules, and when crossing the street the unawareness of being careful and be sure no traffic is coming.. But in Thailand everybody blames everybody except themselves. The Government should make  crossings on speed bumps, but there already people who are against it as they have lowered their car and could cross it.. The question is why did they lower their car?? probably the only answer sportive and speed... but not for their safety. 

[Tropicalevo]

Schools need to take road safety seriously.

This won't solve all problems but is would be a start.

At school we were taught how to cross roads safely.

Stop, look listen.

Cross when clear but keep on looking and listening.

 

I am amazed these days when I see supposed adults crossing the road and not checking as they cross - rather, looking at their phones.

The tricky one here in Thailand are those folk from countries where they drive on the right.

The stop, look left, see an empty road and start to cross.

 

I suspect that these two poor victims were not checking the traffic as they crossed.

[watchcat]

4 hours ago, Pique Dard said:

Teaching locals the rules of safe driving would be even better.

 

In many countries yes, but locals in Thailand is meaningless as they will not follow any rules, unless some heavy fines or prison sentences are included.

[Hardcastle P]

Causing death by dangerous driving,speeding ,3 months prison at least it's the only language many Thai drivers understand. It works in other countries. 

[Surasak]

Sincere condolences to the boys parents. Very traumatic to lose someone of that age.

However, stupid is as stupid does, and there is no cure for stupid. The stupidity is in the serious lack of driving instruction. The serious lack of police in doing the job they are paid for, and the serious lack of education in any form, where people expect the other person to be aware of their own stupidity. 

[Jumbo1968]

10 hours ago, Geoffggi said:

 

Construct elevated pedestrian crossings is the only way Thai drivers will acknowledge any form of crossing point 

No speed humps before the crossing to slow them down then the raised crossing, there should also be a loud noise emitting when the lights are about to change.

[hotchilli]

On 3/6/2025 at 5:56 AM, Georgealbert said:

At approximately 10:45 on 4 March, a black Mazda car, driven by a 49-year-old woman, struck two pedestrians as they attempted to cross the road on a zebra crossing in front of the hospital.

Some things never change... roads deaths being the major one.

[hotchilli]

23 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

Looking at the damage to the car, she must have been exceeding the speed limit in a built up area. I doubt she was able to stop in time even had she tried to do so.

Putting a pedestrian crossing opposite a hospital on what looks like a 3-lane road is suicidal..

Speed will always be a factor unless the crossing is controlled via lights... and we know how much attention is paid to those.

 

[Moti24]

Yesterday afternoon, I was travelling along 2nd Road in Pattaya, between Klang and Nua.  There is a set of lights along that stretch that was turning red as I approached.  So I stopped.  About 10 seconds later, a Thai couple started to cross.  Without warning, 3 pickups, a tour bus and 2 motorcycles came through on my outside without even slowing down.  The couple were visibly shaken, as they were almost run-over.  I was left there at the red light, with the Thai couple looking at me as if they expected me to do something.  Thankfully, they were OK; however, they they were so close to the tour bus, they were extremely luck not to be knocked-down. 

 

I caught-up with the tour bus at Dolphin Roundabout.  The driver didn't have a clue how to navigate round, just forcing his way, so cars had no choice but to stop. 

 

It's about time the police started cracking down on these morons!

[lordgrinz]

On 3/6/2025 at 4:29 PM, Jumbo1968 said:

No speed humps before the crossing to slow them down then the raised crossing, there should also be a loud noise emitting when the lights are about to change.

 

Doesn't work near my area, people just buy large SUV's and fly over the speedbumps, they won't be deterred.

[NoDisplayName]

On 3/6/2025 at 6:14 AM, Geoffggi said:

 

Construct elevated pedestrian crossings is the only way Thai drivers will acknowledge any form of crossing point 

 

Too much trouble to climb the stairs.

 

Considering how many video clips are out there of pedestrians getting run over while crossing the street directly below a bridge, it won't solve the problem.

[lordgrinz]

12 hours ago, NoDisplayName said:

 

Too much trouble to climb the stairs.

 

Considering how many video clips are out there of pedestrians getting run over while crossing the street directly below a bridge, it won't solve the problem.

 

There is a solution to the problem, but Thais have trouble with the equation "2+2=" , which means things will never change.