Picture courtesy of Workpoint.

 

A 56-year-old man was killed in a crash on the night on 11 June, after attempting to ride his motorcycle across a railway crossing in Sri Racha district, Chonburi, despite warning signals and a lowered barrier.

 

The incident occurred at approximately 20:10, at the railway crossing near Laem Chabang Tower, Moo 8, in the Thung Sukhla subdistrict. Rescue units from Sawang Prateep Sri Racha Foundation and medics from Vibharam Laem Chabang Hospital were dispatched to the scene following reports of a collision involving a train and a motorcyclist.

 

Upon arrival, emergency responders found a green Honda Super Cub motorcycle overturned near the railway tracks, its front end severely damaged. The rider, identified as Mr. Krisana 56, of Bang Kaeo subdistrict, Nakhon Chai Si district, Nakhon Pathom, was lying unconscious with a severe head injury and no detectable pulse. Despite attempts to revive him with CPR, medics confirmed his death at the scene.

CCTV footage reviewed by police investigators revealed that the railway barrier had been lowered well in advance of the train’s arrival. Multiple vehicles were seen waiting patiently behind the barrier. Mr. Krisana, however, rode alone and overtook the waiting vehicles, proceeding to bypass the lowered barrier.

 

As the crossing is located on a slope, Mr. Krisana reportedly lost control and fell, his motorcycle sliding dangerously close to the tracks. In a desperate attempt to remove the vehicle, he tried to stand up and pull it away, but before he could succeed, an oncoming train struck both the motorcycle and him. Eyewitnesses described a harrowing scene, with one bystander saying the train’s impact caused the motorcycle to drag Mr. Krisana into its path.

 

Mr. Kaifah 32, a local motorcycle repairman who witnessed the event, said:

 

“He tried to get the bike off the tracks, but the train was already there. He stood up and was pulling at the bike when it hit. I ran over to help but it was too late. It all happened so fast, I was shocked.”

 

The crossing, described as dimly lit, may have contributed to the severity of the incident. Other riders waiting at the crossing were visibly shaken, with some turning around and leaving the scene.

 

Police officers from Laem Chabang Police Station conducted an on-site investigation and interviewed witnesses. Mr. Krisana’s body was later transported to Laem Chabang Hospital. Authorities are now working to contact his family so that funeral arrangements can be made.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Workpoint 2025-06-13

 

 

 

 

Mr. Krisana in a hurry like so many.

Now he has time waiting for his next life.

 

Hard to find proper words for such stupidity.

In the end putting the value of his bike above his life.

Darwin, wins again. 

2 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Other riders waiting at the crossing were visibly shaken,

 

Another moron...

3 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

the railway barrier had been lowered well in advance of the train’s arrival.

This is part of the problem.  Thais are extremely impatient and will make risky decisions rather than wait (for a green light) or train barrier.  After the long delayed arrival of the train, there's a dangerous free-for-all amongst the traffic build up.

Feel sorry for the train driver 

I must have used that crossing hundreds of times when I lived there. There is nothing dangerous about it. There is absolutely no chance a bike could "slide" in front of the train. He must have wanted to take a chance or had a few drinks. 

Won't make that mistake again

I once read a quote that went something like this: Most Thai people are friendly and calm. But as soon as they get into a car or onto a motorcycle, they turn into kamikaze pilots.

CCTV of the incident

 

 

 

19 hours ago, peter zwart said:

But as soon as they get into a car or onto a motorcycle, they turn into kamikaze pilots.

Some say road traffic is an indicator for the level of civilization.

Having watched the video, his actions were moronic. 

23 hours ago, KhunBENQ said:

Some say road traffic is an indicator for the level of civilization.

I always felt that, a measure of the true nature of the people.