alobar Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Walked out from my favorite breakfast spot this morning to see my bicycle about 50 feet from where i'd left it against the wall of the restaurant. On top of it- literally, as it was wedged under, was a 1 ton pickup truck. It was an awkward moment of 'confrontation' as those scenes invariably are. I was exceptionally calm despite the apparent loss of my cherished bicycle. The driver seemed to be bracing for worse, and meekly apologized. Apparently it had been moved by some truckers who were bringing in some construction materials prior to it being run over, and he says he just didn't see it. Obviously that has to be true. He was an out of town Farang with a Thai partner. Lots of batting of eyes and no one seemed inclined to involve higher authorities. After a few minutes the bike carcass was extricated. I accepted an offer of a ride to a bike shop, where the shop owner pronounced it DOA. The guy gave me his out of town phone number and said he'd give me some dough when i found out what repair/replacement costs were. We shook hands and that was that. Was just wondering if anyone had any thoughts on how this would have been handled differently. Should I have asked for anything on the spot etc?? Still don't know the mechanics of collecting. Not super worried about the money part but still it'll be several thousand Baht..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blinky Bill Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Sounds like a good solution just so long as the guy comes up with the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyL Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 It might have been a good idea to get a copy of the guy's drivers license (both sides, his address is on the back in Thai) and his passport (if he carrying it or a copy). Oh, a few photos would have been good too, if your phone has that capability. Otherwise, there's not much else you can do now, except to hope he gave you a valid phone number, answers your call and is willing to get the money to you. If you have a Thai bank account, I think he can arrange to transfer money into your account from any branch of that bank. We pay our out-of-town landlord that way since we both have accounts at different branches of Bangkok Bank. Also, if you have homeowners insurance or insurance for the contents of your rental abode, that might pay for your bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfokevin Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Given you were not on the bike at the time I would say you have some good Karma built up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJW Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Sounds good, but good luck in collecting the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMSteve Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Sounds like the only thing you can hope for is that the guy is honest and does follow through. For your sake, I hope for the best but in a land where you can change your phone number in the same amount of time as to buy a coke or chips, its hard to believe. The only semi-sure way of collecting would have been to make a signed/sworn statement at the local police station. Would have taken about 15 mins and 10B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjhbigv Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Will be a good test to see if good old fashioned 'decency' is alive and kicking!? From what you say the bloke seems ok, took you to the bike shop etc and like you say it wasn't an expensive bike........let us know the outcome. You could have gone to the police station but was it worth the hassle when it could (and hopefully was) sorted out there and then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante99 Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 The only semi-sure way of collecting would have been to make a signed/sworn statement at the local police station. Would have taken about 15 mins and 10B. That is a big semi. Best way would to be get cash on the spot. Estimate it and get it. If you get too much, you can send the extra to him, if too little ask for more. The point is that you get a reasonable amount at the time. If the bike was DOA, you should get the price of a replacement. It is easy, get the cash or call the police. How about getting the make, model and license number of his truck along with the drivers license/passport info? That is fairly standard procedure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buripuk Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Maybe he should have given you a lift and saw himself how much it cost and dealt with it there and then. Let us know how it ends up, I'd like to think if he said he'd give you the money then he will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbrun Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Best post of the day..! I looked down the list of selected TV stories, and it was the only one that caught my eye. I am optimistic that you will get a positive outcome, if you follow it up. The best thing is no-one was injured, and the bike was not a new hi-$, hi-tech model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tango Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 "I accepted an offer of a ride to a bike shop, where the shop owner pronounced it DOA. The guy gave me his out of town phone number and said he'd give me some dough when i found out what repair/replacement costs were...." And why did you not there and then have the guy buy the replacement based on the shop owner's advice. BTW did you not then use your mobile to call his number while he was standing there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alobar Posted June 29, 2011 Author Share Posted June 29, 2011 (edited) Freewheelin' update: Honorable and equitable! 'They' say that intent is 9/10's of the law. I think that goes to the intent of honor, which I for one value more than money. Edited June 29, 2011 by alobar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyL Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Freewheelin' update: Honorable and equitable! 'They' say that intent is 9/10's of the law. I think that goes to the intent of honor, which I for one value more than money. So what happened? Did the driver pay for your replacement bicycle? Incidentally, I love the title of this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccw Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 If it was a total right off I'd of asked for the money value to buy a new one , otherwise asked the bike shop for a quote and got that. As polite and nice as people seem, after the event nit's always harder collecting money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellodolly Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Freewheelin' update: Honorable and equitable! 'They' say that intent is 9/10's of the law. I think that goes to the intent of honor, which I for one value more than money. Well said If he is honarble and follows through a job well done. If he is less than honorable or just can not afford it you have lost nothing. By taking all the advice given here you would have put your self through a lot of trouble and in all likely hood wound up with nothing any how. Some things are not worth the hassle of getting them. That presumes you can get them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booma Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 I had a guy crash into the back of my bike, he gave me his phone number. When I called with the price of the damage he said he didn't have any money. That was that! Now I would insist on some money up front. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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