Pick-up Truck Transporting Metal Gates on Expressway Sparks Safety Concerns

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture courtesy of Khoasod.

 

A pick-up truck carrying oversized metal gates on an expressway has drawn criticism after being flagged as both illegal and highly dangerous to other road users.

 

The incident was highlighted by the Official Bang Phli–Suksawat Expressway Traffic Information Facebook page, which posted a photo of the overloaded vehicle along with a warning that such transport violates expressway regulations and poses a serious risk.

 

 

The truck in question was seen carrying tall, protruding metal gates without proper securing measures while driving along the Kanchanaphisek Expressway. Traffic management officials intervened and ordered the driver to exit the expressway, citing a breach of traffic regulations.

 

“This type of load is not allowed on expressways,” the post stated. “Overloaded and unsecured cargo creates a major hazard for other motorists and significantly increases the risk of accidents.”

 

Following the social media post, many users condemned the driver’s recklessness, stressing that such unsafe practices endanger not only the driver but also everyone on the road. Several commenters suggested that a larger, more suitable transport vehicle should have been used instead.

 

Authorities continue to urge drivers to adhere to expressway regulations and ensure that cargo is properly secured to prevent accidents and maintain road safety.

 

-- 2025-03-19

 

 

[flyingtlger]

And the folks wonder why, the LOS is still considered a third world county......

[Gottfrid]

2 hours ago, flyingtlger said:

And the folks wonder why, the LOS is still considered a third world county......

Why are you posting such garbage? Do you realize that this person does not represent the mindset of the population?

What is wrong, is of course that they just took him off the express way. Seem like they have no such written regulations for minor roads. That´s wrong but it does not make it a third world country.

FYI - Here is a list of Third World Countries: https://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/third_world.htm

[blaze master]

7 minutes ago, Gottfrid said:

Do you realize that this person does not represent the mindset of the population?

 

To an extend it sure does. You're wrong. I could literally post pics and vids of 1000s of these similar kinds of things happening constantly in thailand.

 

How many times do similar things like this happen daily thay aren't posted. I've seen so many with my own eyes in my 11 years living in Thailand

 

I've never seen a truck on a Canadian road loaded like that.

[MikeandDow]

21 minutes ago, Gottfrid said:

Why are you posting such garbage? Do you realize that this person does not represent the mindset of the population?

What is wrong, is of course that they just took him off the express way. Seem like they have no such written regulations for minor roads. That´s wrong but it does not make it a third world country.

FYI - Here is a list of Third World Countries: https://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/third_world.htm

May not be third world, But it is third world thinking !!  Safety in Thailand who cares!!!

[PETERTHEEATER]

I bet the vehicle behind was tail-gating (OK...I know were the door is....)

[Gottfrid]

5 hours ago, MikeandDow said:

May not be third world, But it is third world thinking !!  Safety in Thailand who cares!!!

But do you even know what the expression Third World Country stands for? There is nothing there, that has anything to do with how a country is thinking.

It´s original meaning is that countries that was not aligned with USA and allies (seen as the First World) or Soviet Union (Second World) was seen as belonging to the Third World. After that, some wise asses have put a new meaning to it, by referring to a county´s infrastructure and wealth. Today more like used as a replacement for underdeveloped countries. The definition of Third World has nothing at all to to with mindsets of specific persons in a country. Nor does it has anything to do with safety and safety regulations.

[Gottfrid]

5 hours ago, blaze master said:

I could literally post pics and vids of 1000s of these similar kinds of things happening constantly in thailand.

Please, entertain me.

[hotchilli]

8 hours ago, flyingtlger said:

And the folks wonder why, the LOS is still considered a third world county......

That photo says everything

[erectem]

1 hour ago, Gottfrid said:

But do you even know what the expression Third World Country stands for? There is nothing there, that has anything to do with how a country is thinking.

It´s original meaning is that countries that was not aligned with USA and allies (seen as the First World) or Soviet Union (Second World) was seen as belonging to the Third World. After that, some wise asses have put a new meaning to it, by referring to a county´s infrastructure and wealth. Today more like used as a replacement for underdeveloped countries. The definition of Third World has nothing at all to to with mindsets of specific persons in a country. Nor does it has anything to do with safety and safety regulations.

That was then, this is now.  The meaning or reference of "third world" has changed.

[matchar]

Not allowed on expressways but any other road in Thailand is fine...the police usually don't bat an eyelid.

[sammieuk1]

Zoom in to the blue tuktuk looking thing waiting at the lights in a photo I took last week what could possibly go wrong🤔

 

[trainman34014]

Overloaded PIck-Ups are common here; they seem to think that they are constructed to take the loads normally loaded on a 5-Tonner.   Does'nt help much when tyres are not inflated properly either.

[Gottfrid]

1 hour ago, erectem said:

That was then, this is now.  The meaning or reference of "third world" has changed.

Yes, and I explained both meanings. Old and new. Still nothing that connect. Try read better next time. Not only the first sentence,