Another British Motorbike Fatality

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News stories of Gavin Mann's drinking were legion across Pattaya. He first popped up on Thai Visa pages in 2006. See link below.

Gavin Mann Link

From Pattaya Daily News: March 16th 2009

ANOTHER BRITISH MOTORBIKE FATALITY IN PATTAYA

On the 15th March a head on collision occurred between two motorbikes in the vicinity of Soi Boon Sampan 14 in Pattaya. One of the riders, a British national, was killed at the scene.

Following a report received by Banglamung police inspector Pol. Lt. Col. Jirawatpong Reungdee, a police team and the Sawang Boriboon Rescue service was dispatched to the scene of the accident in front of Soi Boon Sampan 14, Moo. 12 Nongprue, Banglamung, Chonburi

On arrival the officials discovered a black Honda Dream motorbike, license no. 301, Chonburi, which had crashed and was lying on the road with its left side badly damaged. The driver, Mr. Boonreung Sakulma [41] was sent to the Pattaya Memorial Hospital with serious injuries.

Close by was the dead body of Mr. Gavin Mann [41] , a British national, lying on his back near his motorbike, a yellow and black Honda CBR, license no. 105, Chonburi. The deceased was clad in a black short sleeved shirt and army camouflage style trousers . His body was covered in wounds. His was still wearing a white helmet but his neck had been cut by the strap which had caused a substantial loss of blood. His girlfriend was crying near his body.

According to eye witnesses, Mr. Mann, was riding his bike along the street at high speed and was swerving from side to side as if he was drunk. Mr. Boonreung was approaching from the opposite direction. The Briton hit Mr. Boonreung’s bike head on causing him serious injury. Mr. Mann was thrown from his bike. It is believed he was killed instantly. For now the police have presumed Mr. Mann was responsible for the accident due to drink driving.

Edited March 16, 2009 by syd barrett

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News stories of Gavin Mann's drinking were legion across Pattaya. He first popped up on Thai Visa pages in 2006. See link below.

Gavin Mann Link

From Pattaya Daily News: March 16th 2009

ANOTHER BRITISH MOTORBIKE FATALITY IN PATTAYA

On the 15th March a head on collision occurred between two motorbikes in the vicinity of Soi Boon Sampan 14 in Pattaya. One of the riders, a British national, was killed at the scene.

Following a report received by Banglamung police inspector Pol. Lt. Col. Jirawatpong Reungdee, a police team and the Sawang Boriboon Rescue service was dispatched to the scene of the accident in front of Soi Boon Sampan 14, Moo. 12 Nongprue, Banglamung, Chonburi

On arrival the officials discovered a black Honda Dream motorbike, license no. 301, Chonburi, which had crashed and was lying on the road with its left side badly damaged. The driver, Mr. Boonreung Sakulma [41] was sent to the Pattaya Memorial Hospital with serious injuries.

Close by was the dead body of Mr. Gavin Mann [41] , a British national, lying on his back near his motorbike, a yellow and black Honda CBR, license no. 105, Chonburi. The deceased was clad in a black short sleeved shirt and army camouflage style trousers . His body was covered in wounds. His was still wearing a white helmet but his neck had been cut by the strap which had caused a substantial loss of blood. His girlfriend was crying near his body.

According to eye witnesses, Mr. Mann, was riding his bike along the street at high speed and was swerving from side to side as if he was drunk. Mr. Boonreung was approaching from the opposite direction. The Briton hit Mr. Boonreung’s bike head on causing him serious injury. Mr. Mann was thrown from his bike. It is believed he was killed instantly. For now the police have presumed Mr. Mann was responsible for the accident due to drink driving.

Interesting to read the previous article (link above)... I don't like to imply - so as many others have posted - we need to have the official results of the investigation. Past actions don't always justify the present situation... Or in this case - -end result of a situation.

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