yorkie100 Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 There was a really bad accident between Lamai and Hua Thanon around 4pm today. 4 cars I believe were involved including a pick-up which was wrapped around a tree. There were two farang killed (apparently walking but with crash helmets on, maybe stopped for a drink) just outside a small Thai bar/restaurant. Samui rescue along with many others there helping to sort out the carnage but to be honest I could not see one policeman even though the accident must have happened 30 mins before I passed by. Coming back the other way at around 8pm, they had just pulled the pick-up away from the tree and restaurant. Still many folk around, noseying no doubt. Very sorry for the killed and injured, there must have been a few. Facts above may not be 100% but sure I saw the aftermath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigC Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 yes some people were killed today i am not sure of the details Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insertmembernamehere Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Why would you think the police could be involved? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneyboy Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Why would you think the police could be involved? I think you may have missed the point,I feel the OP is/was questioning why the police weren't at the scene. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigC Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Why would you think the police could be involved? normally when there is a crash and people are seriously injured then the police normally have to turn up. sililar to a crime. when a crime is committed the police normally get a call. unless you think that only police have crashes on this island and the op was shocked to see a non policeman in the crash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkie100 Posted March 23, 2013 Author Share Posted March 23, 2013 Why would you think the police could be involved? Exactly where did I say the police were 'involved'? If I did not make my post clear, I was questioning why the police had not turned up at the scene of a serious accident AFTER the accident. I also said that I could not see a policeman there. I did not say they were not present. Semantics are not needed here imnh. It was a serious accident which I was unfortunate to see the aftermath, people have been killed! RIP. Stoneyboy, thank you for your explanation, spot on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigC Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 I know it is such a simple thing to understand yet some one wants diverging out of nothing Almost conical how soneone can be so stupid and miss your point 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notmyself Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Seen people put their foot down along that stretch of road over the years which means if there is an incident then good chance it will bigger than it should and also take out people who just happen to be around there on foot. Very sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdman Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 can't believe sometimes how quick and dangerous people drive cars and motorbikes. What's the matter with them? It's a tropical island with insecure roads and heavy traffic. Any moment something unforeseeable can happen. Why the rush to be a few minutes earlier somewhere? If it is fun, better dry that in the dessert 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sticky Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 I know it is such a simple thing to understand yet some one wants diverging out of nothing Almost conical how soneone can be so stupid and miss your point' 'CONICAL' I get your point, ha ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cycloneJ Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 (edited) reported here in Thai language news Shows two British passport holders as being involved in the accident. Edited March 24, 2013 by cycloneJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooo Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Topic closed, till more news is available from a reliable source. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maprao Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 I think it is pretty much confirmed if you read Thai newspapers and watch Thai TV. I agree it has not been reported in the English speaking media but this does not mean that it did not take place. The Thai newspaper posts a picture of the victims passports. Sad but could happen anywhere. Very bad luck. RIP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cycloneJ Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 (edited) as a side note to this, my wife works for a nation-wide insurance company and often tells of foreigner/farang deaths that go unreported in any English-language media - ones that occur in eg Chiang Mai/Rai, Pattaya, Bangkok or Phuket with larger expat populations may make local/regional English news, otherwise, not newsworthy. For example - today's Thairath reports a 52 yr old Briton died yesterday in hospital after swimming at Bophut, Koh Samui. Found their article here Can't expect a death such as this to make one of the English language dailies, 'we' are not so special, expect there were also a few Thai nationals who died that day also - only some are rated as 'newsworthy'. This vehicle accident - of course tragic for those involved but on any given day, how many, 40?, road fatalities across the country. They can't all have a headline. Edited March 25, 2013 by cycloneJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsailor35 Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Why would you think the police could be involved? I think you may have missed the point,I feel the OP is/was questioning why the police weren't at the scene. Maybe this was sarcasm, referring to no money to be made ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkie100 Posted March 25, 2013 Author Share Posted March 25, 2013 Why would you think the police could be involved? I think you may have missed the point,I feel the OP is/was questioning why the police weren't at the scene. Maybe this was sarcasm, referring to no money to be made ? Don't think so. Just someone who couldn't be bothered to read my OP correctly....or trolling. Shame really on such a serious subject, but happens a lot on TV from certain members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooo Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 I obviously forgot to press the close button. Never mind. It has been confirmed, families are getting consular assistance. Condolences to the families, tragic event. PS,Off topic posts will be deleted. Please spare some thought to the families who might get to read this, before posting any insensitive remarks. Thank You. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nod Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Poor souls. May they rest in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Two walking British tourists killed by crash in Koh Samui Topic continues here: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/628411-two-walking-british-tourists-killed-by-crash-in-koh-samui/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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