Accident Woman Dies After Brit’s Stunt Crash in Pattaya

[ezzra]

I'd rather be anywhere else, but not in this man's shoes.

[roo860]

6 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

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

Why more likely to be on benefits?

[Jingthing]

He was just out for a bit of fun but then that happened.

He should be treated exactly as a Thai accused and presumably convicted. Not better. Not worse. The same. 

[lordgrinz]

Last thing a farang wants to do while driving in Thailand, is to drive recklessly like other Thai's do, don't add another dynamic to the already dangerous and unsafe roads. Take the high road, defensive driving is the only way to survive driving here, too many offensive drivers here already. Welcome to consequences, was it worth it?

[stupidfarang]

7 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

 

Pictures courtesy of SiamChon.

 

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.

Related article:

 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1369779-british-rider-wheelies-into-woman-prompting-vigilante-attack/

 

 

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

 

 

 

"also seen a surge of criticism, with calls for stricter enforcement against reckless riding and harsher punishments for foreign offenders in Thailand".

My question is what about the crazy driving that we all see on the roads by locals?

 

Totally agree there should be stricter enforcement against reckless driving, it should be applied to everyone in Thailand, just need the BIB to do there job.

[Briggsy]

He will pay his way out and be out of Thailand within two months. The police will guide him down this path. A Thai with cash would also pay his way out of detention in the same situation.

 

If you want to do wheelies, I would suggest Bong Kot Soi 8 is probably one of the worst choices of where to do it. It is a complete rat run with vehicles coming out of entrances and side turnings throughout. Moronic.

 

 

[billd766]

Just toss him in jail and forget about him.

[zakalwe]

What is the Brit's name? Isn't the name usually published?

 

Makes me think he will be able to pay his way out.

[Will B Good]

19 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

He was just out for a bit of fun but then that happened.

He should be treated exactly as a Thai accused and presumably convicted. Not better. Not worse. The same. 

 

 

Let's start again.....

 

Are you seriously saying he was just out for a bit of fun?

 

An innocent women has died for his bit of fun.

 

when witnesses reported seeing the foreigner performing dangerous stunts and wheelies on a motorbike before colliding with the victim,

[NickyLouie]

19 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

He was just out for a bit of fun but then that happened.

He should be treated exactly as a Thai accused and presumably convicted. Not better. Not worse. The same. 

 

Nope , don't come to TH and act like an aaarrsseeHole 

 

He killed an innocent woman , there is absolutely no way to sugarcoat that 

[Will B Good]

1 minute ago, NickyLouie said:

 

Nope , don't come to TH and act like an aaarrsseeHole 

 

He killed and innocent woman , there is absolutely no way to sugarcoat that 

 

Thank you.....I genuinely thought he was being sarcastic.

[JonnyF]

1 hour ago, baansgr said:

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

 

He was on an electric dirtbike (SurRon UltraBee) so I don't think insurance would be available since they are not able to be registered for road use in Thailand. His specifically had no plate.

 

 

 

[NickyLouie]

2 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

 

He was on an electric dirtbike (SurRon UltraBee) so I don't think insurance would be available since they are not able to be registered for road use in Thailand. His specifically had no plate.

 

 

 

 

These bikes are awesome with the pickup speed of a Tesla , in the wrong hands bad things can happen.

 

 

[baansgr]

55 minutes ago, marin said:

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

It's a known fact electric bikes are favoured by pot heads in UK...and also the amount of pothead shops down that soi is another pointer. Unfortunately, police don't test for pot, so likely we will never know but my own personal observations on Jomtien beach the place is a nightmare with stoned up dopeheads pulling wheelies everywhere...so yes, you could probably assume he was off his rocker on some mind altering ganga 

[baansgr]

4 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

 

He was on an electric dirtbike (SurRon UltraBee) so I don't think insurance would be available since they are not able to be registered for road use in Thailand. His specifically had no plate.

 

 

 

Exactly, if it was an insured motocy, insurance will pay out 500,000 to 3rd parties in the event of death, so he would have a bit of cover there...

[AhFarangJa]

8 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

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.

So.....nothing about all the local reckless, irresponsible riding every minute of every day on the roads. Yes, if he is guilty charge him, but look to yourselves before you start pointing the racist finger at every foreigner who as an accident.

 

[Captain Flack]

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[Ralf001]

26 minutes ago, Will B Good said:

 

 

Let's start again.....

 

Are you seriously saying he was just out for a bit of fun?

 

An innocent women has died for his bit of fun.

 

when witnesses reported seeing the foreigner performing dangerous stunts and wheelies on a motorbike before colliding with the victim,

wheelies are fun... maybe not on soi Bongkot but defo on the 36 pulling top gear on the Gixxer !

[JAG]

4 hours ago, mikebell said:

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

If he had one - the motorcycle was, apparently an electric "dirt bike", unregistered and not "street legal" in Thailand.

 

He is in the deep pooh, but through his stupidity killed am innocent person. No sympathy.

[bkk6060]

Horrible situation for everyone involved.

[Gottfrid]

3 hours ago, Bday Prang said:

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

What I wrote is not a racist rant, but a reaction to the overrepresentation of idiots from the specific category I mentioned. As many as they are in the news on a weekly basis, one might actually believe they are a big part of the representation of the nation.

[JAG]

2 hours ago, Taboo2 said:

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

He and his sort will go through the rest of his life convinced that it was not his fault and he was unfairly treated. They always do.

 

When he is eventually released expect a " my hell in a Thai prison story". 

[terryofcrete]

8 hours ago, wozzlegummich said:

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

You need help ! 

[Coxy]

Very stupid young man who may have completely ruined his life, could be looking at big jail time

RIP victim

 

[Paradise Pete]

8 hours ago, wozzlegummich said:

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

 

"Not blaming the victim, but what was she wearing?" 

[ravip]

4 hours ago, actonion said:

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..

Another one of them... Thais do it, so OK for farangs. 

 

And the suspect had the audacity to deny all wrongdoing when questioned by police.

[PB172111]

4 hours ago, actonion said:

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..

Of course. If he wasn’t visiting the Kingdom then it would never have happened.

[Paradise Pete]

49 minutes ago, AhFarangJa said:

So.....nothing about all the local reckless, irresponsible riding every minute of every day on the roads. Yes, if he is guilty charge him, but look to yourselves before you start pointing the racist finger at every foreigner who as an accident.

 

 

Foreigner is a race? Also, "accident" is a rather gentle term for this result of reckless behavior.

[PB172111]

54 minutes ago, AhFarangJa said:

So.....nothing about all the local reckless, irresponsible riding every minute of every day on the roads. Yes, if he is guilty charge him, but look to yourselves before you start pointing the racist finger at every foreigner who as an accident.

 

You surely are not serious with that comment

[hotchilli]

9 hours ago, Celsius said:

I bet he is 💩 💩 💩  his pants now.

 

 

And thoroughly deserves what's coming... hope he enjoys the next 10 + years in a cell