Accident British Tourist Rescued After Motorbike Crash into Phuket Canal

[snoop1130]

Pictures courtesy of The Phuket News

 

A British tourist in Phuket narrowly avoided disaster after his motorbike careened into a canal near Patong Hospital. Thanks to the prompt actions of local rescue workers, the 21-year-old was saved, escaping with only minor injuries.

 

The incident took place on June 10 along Sai Nam Yen Road. Emergency responders from the Kusoldharm Phuket Foundation's Patong unit quickly rushed to the site upon receiving an emergency call. There, they found the young tourist trapped in the canal, having lost control of his motorbike.

 

The motorbike, still fitted with red licence plates indicating its recent registration, had plunged into the water, necessitating an urgent rescue. A spokesperson from Kusoldharm Phuket explained, "Rescue workers quickly secured the motorbike with a sling and pulled both the bike and the rider out of the canal."

 

Fortunately, the tourist sustained only minor injuries, none life-threatening, thanks to the swift rescue operation. While the precise cause of the accident is yet to be fully determined, speculation suggests the tourist may have missed a nearby bridge while navigating the road, inadvertently driving into the canal.

 

Witnesses suggested, "It’s possible that the tourist lost control of his bike and veered into the water." This incident underscores the hazards of driving on unfamiliar roads, particularly in regions where canals run adjacent to roadways.

 

The tourist's near miss was transformed into a fortunate escape by the quick-thinking Kusoldharm Phuket Foundation rescue team, highlighting the importance of road safety and awareness. As a reminder, practising careful driving, especially in new environments, is crucial. The outcome of this incident stands as a testament to the critical role of emergency services in protecting both locals and tourists alike.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-06-11

 

 

[Magictoad]

It is the left side of the road here too.

[Upnotover]

I hope it cost him all the money he has.

[Gottfrid]

If you can drive, don´t do it in Thailand at the age of 21.

[richard_smith237]

2 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Fortunately, the tourist sustained only minor injuries, none life-threatening, thanks to the swift rescue operation.

 

Was the 'rescue' operation so swift it prevented impact or something ?????

 

 

2 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

While the precise cause of the accident is yet to be fully determined, speculation suggests the tourist may have missed a nearby bridge while navigating the road, inadvertently driving into the canal.

 

I'll have a guess...   'never rode a motorcycle in his life before'....   

 

 

2 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Witnesses suggested, "It’s possible that the tourist lost control of his bike and veered into the water." This incident underscores the hazards of driving on unfamiliar roads, particularly in regions where canals run adjacent to roadways.

 

.... more possible that he had never ridden before and had no idea what he was doing...  

 

Likely unlicensed and rented illegally -  that crack-down they announced a few months back didn't last, as if it was ever expected it would !!!...

 

This will now cost him - the bike is waterlogged...   how much is a brand new Honda Click these days ?

[JoePai]

Just washing it before returning the bike to rental company

[quake]

Pissed up. 

[roo860]

6 minutes ago, quake said:

Pissed up. 

Thanks Columbo, case closed.

[quake]

Just now, roo860 said:

Thanks Columbo, case closed.

 

What do you reckon then, Kojack. 

 

[roo860]

5 minutes ago, quake said:

 

What do you reckon then, Kojack. 

 

GPS malfunction, 'Who loves ya Baby'

[quake]

Just now, roo860 said:

GPS malfunction, 'Who loves ya Baby'

 

yes , this can happen after a few  beers. 

[roo860]

1 minute ago, quake said:

 

yes , this can happen after a few  beers. 

But too much weed.

[impulse]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

"Rescue workers quickly secured the motorbike with a sling and pulled both the bike and the rider out of the canal."

 

Sounds like saving the rider was an afterthought.  After they saved the valuable stuff.

 

[quake]

1 minute ago, roo860 said:

But too much weed.

 

Yes, possible or a mix of the two.

[hotchilli]

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

While the precise cause of the accident is yet to be fully determined, speculation suggests the tourist may have missed a nearby bridge while navigating the road, inadvertently driving into the canal.

What ?

[SAFETY FIRST]

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

British Tourist Rescued After Motorbike Crash into Phuket Canal 

Lots of tourists doing dumb things on motorbikes these days. 

Avoid them on Thai roads, these guys are dangerous. 

 

 

[save the frogs]

doesnt look like a ducati 

 

[sikishrory]

Maybe some guard rails or something for these canals and 1-2 metre gutters would help too?

Eg. Patong hill has been probably the most notorious and reported  patch of road on the island for decades but parts of it on the patong side still have a 1 metre deep ditch centimetres away from the road.

 

[MalcolmB]

11 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

Was the 'rescue' operation so swift it prevented impact

The only thing I enjoy reading more over breakfast than the AN news is our not on the spot report from our man Richard.

 

You couldn’t make this up.

But he does.

11 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

unlicensed and rented illegally

11 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

the bike is waterlogged

11 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

never rode a motorcycle in his life before

[watchcat]

21 minutes ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Lots of tourists doing dumb things on motorbikes these days. 

Avoid them on Thai roads, these guys are dangerous. 

 

 

 

 

Thank god.

[newbee2022]

Wrong choice:

Better bought a water scooter

[Tarteso]

Waiting for someone asking if his Brit’s tan is caused by the sun of Thailand being in rainy season.  🙄

[Woke to Sounds]

I'd wager dollars to donuts the Devil's lettuce was involved.

 

Time to headlock the THC, Thailand.

[Grumpy one]

Reincarnated Evil Knievel currently on tour in Thailand 

[mancub]

16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Witnesses suggested, "It’s possible that the tourist lost control of his bike and veered into the water." 

Oh, not done deliberatly then.....unless avoiding a collision with a meth fuelled pick-up driving local perhaps ?😄

[Kinok Farang]

If that is the guy,he looks like one of those new Brit chappies.

[818Pilot]

I've never understood why every tourist decides that Thailand should be their kindergarten for motorcycle/scooter riding...smh

[zepplin]

18 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Pictures courtesy of The Phuket News

 

A British tourist in Phuket narrowly avoided disaster after his motorbike careened into a canal near Patong Hospital. Thanks to the prompt actions of local rescue workers, the 21-year-old was saved, escaping with only minor injuries.

 

The incident took place on June 10 along Sai Nam Yen Road. Emergency responders from the Kusoldharm Phuket Foundation's Patong unit quickly rushed to the site upon receiving an emergency call. There, they found the young tourist trapped in the canal, having lost control of his motorbike.

 

The motorbike, still fitted with red licence plates indicating its recent registration, had plunged into the water, necessitating an urgent rescue. A spokesperson from Kusoldharm Phuket explained, "Rescue workers quickly secured the motorbike with a sling and pulled both the bike and the rider out of the canal."

 

Fortunately, the tourist sustained only minor injuries, none life-threatening, thanks to the swift rescue operation. While the precise cause of the accident is yet to be fully determined, speculation suggests the tourist may have missed a nearby bridge while navigating the road, inadvertently driving into the canal.

 

Witnesses suggested, "It’s possible that the tourist lost control of his bike and veered into the water." This incident underscores the hazards of driving on unfamiliar roads, particularly in regions where canals run adjacent to roadways.

 

The tourist's near miss was transformed into a fortunate escape by the quick-thinking Kusoldharm Phuket Foundation rescue team, highlighting the importance of road safety and awareness. As a reminder, practising careful driving, especially in new environments, is crucial. The outcome of this incident stands as a testament to the critical role of emergency services in protecting both locals and tourists alike.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-06-11

 

 

Another numpty who left his brain I. An airport locker upon arrival….

[Crossy]

4 hours ago, save the frogs said:

doesnt look like a ducati 

 

 

More like a "duck-ati"

 

Fetching my coat ...

[PopGun]

6 hours ago, sikishrory said:

Maybe some guard rails or something for these canals and 1-2 metre gutters would help too?

Eg. Patong hill has been probably the most notorious and reported  patch of road on the island for decades but parts of it on the patong side still have a 1 metre deep ditch centimetres away from the road.

 

Surely the ditch is visible at the side of the road, that being so, it should be avoidable.

Staying on the road is a very good idea if you don't want to end up in the ditch.

 

Just saying 🤦