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A British man is expected to face new charges after a Thai woman, who was left critically injured in a motorbike crash, allegedly caused by his reckless riding, has died in hospital.

 

The fatal crash occurred on Soi Bongkot 8 in Pattaya on the night of 14 August, when witnesses reported seeing the foreigner performing dangerous stunts and wheelies on a motorbike before colliding with the victim, who had been riding along the same road.

 

The Thai woman, Ms. Jurairat Phettratsa, sustained severe injuries and was rushed to a local hospital, where she remained in critical condition for several days. Despite doctors’ efforts, it was confirmed on the afternoon of 17 August that she had passed away.

 

The British suspect initially denied all wrongdoing when questioned by police, but multiple eyewitness accounts, together with CCTV footage from the scene, directly contradicted his statement. Authorities confirmed that the rider’s passport has been flagged, meaning he cannot leave Thailand while the investigation and legal proceedings are ongoing.

 

Police say the man had already been facing significant charges relating to reckless driving and endangerment, as well as owing compensation to the victim and her family. With her death, prosecutors are expected to upgrade the charges, which could include causing death by dangerous driving under, a crime that carries far more severe penalties.

 

Local residents have expressed anger and frustration at the incident, describing the victim as an innocent road user whose life was cut short by irresponsible behaviour. Social media has also seen a surge of criticism, with calls for stricter enforcement against reckless riding and harsher punishments for foreign offenders in Thailand.

 

Police officials in Pattaya confirmed that the case remains under active investigation and that a full report will be forwarded to prosecutors once all evidence has been reviewed. The suspect remains on bail but under strict legal conditions.

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  Adapted by Asean Now from ข่าว พัทยาดริงด่อง 2025-08-18

 

 

 

I bet he is 💩 💩 💩  his pants now.

 

 

Await the pile on

people misbehaving in pattaya again.

poor girl. there was no need for this stupid behavior.

 

Not victim blaming in any way but it would be good to know if she was wearing a helmet.

1 hour ago, Georgealbert said:

A British man is expected to face new charges after a Thai woman, who was left critically injured in a motorbike crash, allegedly caused by his reckless riding, has died in hospital

this is a very sad story, this Engish idiot has ruined his life because he thought he would impress people

 

 

I sort of feel sorry for him being young but he was reckless and likely drunk when it happened 

 

very very sad.............................RIP angel

22 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

Parents will need to pay but more likely on benefits so a gofundme will follow 

Contrary  to what some people would have you belive not everyone in the UK is on benefits far from it in fact.

 

Though everyone does have the benefit of free heath care and education for their children no matter how much or how little money they have.

13 minutes ago, smedly said:

this is a very sad story, this Engish idiot has ruined his life because he thought he would impress people

 

 

I sort of feel sorry for him being young but he was reckless and likely drunk when it happened 

 

very very sad.............................RIP angel

Completely agree I have done some silly things when I was young that I have regretted or realised how stupid it was afterwards I very much doubt I am the only one.

 

Fortunately  they didn't have anything like the same tragic consequences.

37 minutes ago, Bannoi said:

Contrary  to what some people would have you belive not everyone in the UK is on benefits far from it in fact.

 

Though everyone does have the benefit of free heath care and education for their children no matter how much or how little money they have.

Not much use to the dead woman the thread is actually about!

4 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

The suspect remains on bail but under strict legal conditions.

He can't use his passport; have they confiscated his driving licence?

4 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

The British suspect initially denied all wrongdoing when questioned by police, but multiple eyewitness accounts, together with CCTV footage from the scene, directly contradicted his statement. Authorities confirmed that the rider’s passport has been flagged, meaning he cannot leave Thailand while the investigation and legal proceedings are ongoing.

What a dork! Lucky there are multiple eyewitness accounts. He deserves to be slammed with high fines, contribution to the dead woman´s family as well as several years in jail. After that, make a PR campaign, that clearly shows what happens to crazy Brits in Thailand.

This reads like it's  harsher penalties for Farang and less so for Thai?. so if i Thai rider kills a Foreigner / Tourist  & pleads " no have money" for compensation then its ok..

With the ladys death his bail will most likely be revoked and he will be locked up until a whole lot of money is payed to the girls family.....I certainly hope his family is well off....If not....He is looking at a long stay in the clink.....

 

Even though he was stupid, I still feel bad for the guy...He was not trying to kill the girl.... 

3 hours ago, Bannoi said:

Though everyone does have the benefit of free heath care and education for their children no matter how much or how little money they have

health care is not free for those who work   , It is "free at the point of service"    have you never heard of tax ?

30 minutes ago, Gottfrid said:

After that, make a PR campaign, that clearly shows what happens to crazy Brits in Thailand.

fine   as long as it clearly states that it is about the tiny minority of "crazy" brits who in no way represent the vast majority     You should stop your racist rants

A stark lesson to be learned from this. Pulling wheelies and doing stunts can get you banged up for murder... something I have been trying to highlight about all the dopeheads doing this on Jomtien beach road.. it is only a matter of time

6 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

The fatal crash occurred on Soi Bongkot 8 in Pattaya on the night of 14 August, when witnesses reported seeing the foreigner performing dangerous stunts and wheelies on a motorbike before colliding with the victim, who had been riding along the same road.

Another young punk on the road trying to look smart due to utter stupidity.

1 hour ago, redwood1 said:

With the ladys death his bail will most likely be revoked and he will be locked up until a whole lot of money is payed to the girls family.....I certainly hope his family is well off....If not....He is looking at a long stay in the clink.....

 

Even though he was stupid, I still feel bad for the guy...He was not trying to kill the girl.... 

If only he had bike insurance...another problem for these lunatics.. insurance payout of 500,000 to 3rd parties on basic pokicy

Troll post removed @redwood1 discuss the topic not other posters.

6 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

harsher punishments for foreign offenders in Thailand.

So 500 baht and a wai is not going to cut it anymore?

I hope the punk gets a long time in prison.

 

First he tried to blame her, then he said CCTV was wrong.  When provided with evidence, he finally admitted he was wrong, but that was before she died.  Now that she is gone, may her sour rest in peace and may he suffer in a Thai prison.

1 hour ago, redwood1 said:

Even though he was stupid, I still feel bad for the guy...He was not trying to kill the girl.... 

You mean you pity the idiot because he’s a halfwit that had no business being on the road and he was too stupid to realize it, right? Though you don’t feel sorry for him because of his criminal behavior, correct?

5 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

Parents will need to pay but more likely on benefits so a gofundme will follow 

He is broke, and over stayed his visa time.  He is beyond stupid and I hope the Thai prison gang reminds him to never, ever try to frame an injured Thai lady.  This kid is a Punk.  Coward and will soon learn a powerful lesson in the Land of Smiles.

19 minutes ago, baansgr said:

A stark lesson to be learned from this. Pulling wheelies and doing stunts can get you banged up for murder... something I have been trying to highlight about all the dopeheads doing this on Jomtien beach road.. it is only a matter of time

He has no critical thinking skills.....and will now have to deal with this forever.  

5 hours ago, Bannoi said:

Contrary  to what some people would have you belive not everyone in the UK is on benefits far from it in fact.

 

Though everyone does have the benefit of free heath care and education for their children no matter how much or how little money they have.

 

22.6 million...... so not everyone.

 

 

I'll find it hard to have any sympathy for him regardless of how severe the punishment.

 

Who am I kidding.......I hope he rots in hell.

 

That could be my wife, or one of my daughters.

IDIOT!

Another stoner showing off

I have no sympathy for these kind of idiots, the victim could have been my wife, her family have to now suffer, I doubt there will be any payout, RIP Lady, 

12 minutes ago, henryford1958 said:

Another stoner showing off

and you know this how? What a strange thing to say with no facts or even speculation..