British Father Killed In Phuket Motorbike Crash

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'Incredible' British father killed after his motorbike crashes into lorry in Thailand

Christopher Hart, 44, from Rochdale, Greater Manchester, hit by truck

Family pay tribute to father-of-one who 'loved life'

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

PHUKET: -- A father who worked as a teacher and volunteered with orphans has been killed in a tragic motorbike accident after he collided with a lorry.

Christopher Hart, 44, a keen coach for various sporting teams, was on his way home from cricket practice in the resort of Phuket when he collided with the truck last night.

Mr Hart moved to Thailand six years ago, where he met his wife, Bangon and they have a three year old son together called Oliver.

Away from the classroom Mr Hart was also a website designer for a languages company and volunteered with local orphans.

Mr Hart, a Manchester City fan from Rochdale, planned to move back to Britain next year having lived in various other countries including Australia, Mexico, Spain and the Netherlands.

His mother, Josie, from Littleborough, Greater Manchester, paid tribute to him, saying: 'Chris was an incredible person.

'He loved his family and friends, loved sport, loved Littleborough and loved life. [more…]

Full story: http://www.dailymail...y-Thailand.html

-- Mail Online 2012-11-22

[Katipo]

Sad news indeed. He sounds like the type of foreigner that really does make Thailand a better place.

[stevenl]

For those who want to make the connection, this is the original thread:

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Thanks stevenl for posting the link to the original thread.

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