george Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 Train derails at Phuket Foreigners rescued - Phuket Train station closed until further notice Phuket train derailed this morning PHUKET: -- More than 30 foreigners on visa run from the Malasysian border to Phuket, was slightly delayed when express train 616 from Padang Besar went into a Lao Khao factory near Sarasin Bridge on the way to Phuket International Railway Station (PIRS) Friday evening, Bangkok Post reports. A spokeswoman for State Railways of Thailand said there were about 310 passengers on the train when the accident happened. She said that the train derailed because it ran out of electricity. The train driver, Khun Somchai, fled the scene and Thalang police is still searching for the engineer. The Lao Khao factory reports not much distruptions in operations other than the constant arrasment from the police who say that the train driver may have been driving under the influence of Lao Khao. The executives of Lao Khao Co., Ltd. maintain the theory that it was Boon Seng and not Lao Khao who is to blame. Thai Beverage Association has issued a warning not to drink Lao Khao as the storage unit of the factory may been contaminated by the crash. The mishap happened outside Amphur Thalang when the train was approaching Amphur Kathu in Phuket province. The train was on its way from Kohok Maak to Patong. - This is typical for the Thai-Rak-Thai to prohibit foreigners to join the erection tomorrow, says Phuket Democrat leader Pol. Gen. Lt. Kaprotmaidai Maomaak to Phuket Gazette. - We was actually planning to open this route next week, says Khun Somchai of State Derails Department. This train is notable to rail off in Patong, and we are working on a solution, says Khun Maibpai Igrotfai. We have instructed all our train drivers not to drink during the Surathani-Phuket route. Because of the current heat wave, our drivers have been 'roon maak'. He explains: - The locomotive engineer has the job of running the train. They must accelerate the train with the throttle, and use air or dynamic brakes to slow or stop it. Apparently Khun Somchai, heavy on the Lao Khao, didn't keep a close eye on the gauges so the speed and 220 Volt battery charge went completely TiT. The Thai Truck Drivers Union (TTDU) says that even though it was the fault of the driver, who was apparently driving under the influence, they would go on a nationwide strike in case any action was taken the driver. Mama-San Khun Somchit, said that it's sad that these foreigners can not vote in the provincial election as planned. She said that it's amazing how these foreigners can be so intoxicated so early in the morning as well. -"They can't have election tomorrow in these conditions". Phuket Governor Udomsak Uswarangkura said that Phuket Railway station will open again for passengers on April 2. --Thaivisa.com 2006-04-01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdinasia Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 Love me some Lao Khao! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seonai Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 Happy April Fools Day George! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbatson Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 Looking forward to seeing Pol. Gen. Lt. Kaprotmaidai Maomaak at the erection. Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seonai Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 Phuket has no railway station and no trains !!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seonai Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 April Fools !!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dplast Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 What a strange report of events, maybe because "these foreigners can be so intoxicated so early in the morning as well. -"They can't have election tomorrow in these conditions"." Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z21rhd Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 Train derails at PhuketForeigners rescued - Phuket Train station closed until further notice Phuket train derailed this morning PHUKET: -- More than 30 foreigners on visa run from the Malasysian border to Phuket, was slightly delayed when express train 616 from Padang Besar went into a Lao Khao factory near Sarasin Bridge on the way to Phuket International Railway Station Friday evening, Bangkok Post reports. A spokeswoman for State Railways of Thailand said there were about 310 passengers on the train when the accident happened. She said that the train derailed because it ran out of electricity. The train driver, Khun Somchai, fled the scene and Thalang police is still searching for the engineer. The Lao Khao factory reports not much distruptions in operations other than the constant arrasment from the police who say that the train driver may have been driving under the influence of Lao Khao. The executives of Lao Khao Co., Ltd. maintain the theory that it was Boon Seng and not Lao Khao who is to blame. Thai Beverage Association has issued a warning not to drink Lao Khao as the storage unit of the factory may been contaminated by the crash. The mishap happened outside Amphur Thalang when the train was approaching Amphur Kathu in Phuket province. The train was on its way from Kohok Maak to Patong. - This is typical for the Thai-Rak-Thai to prohibit foreigners to join the erection tomorrow, says Phuket Democrat leader Pol. Gen. Lt. Kaprotmaidai Maomaak to Phuket Gazette. - We was actually planning to open this route next week, says Khun Somchai of State Derails Department. This train is notable to rail off in Patong, and we are working on a solution, says Khun Maibpai Igrotfai. We have instructed all our train drivers not to drink during the Surathani-Phuket route. Because of the current heat wave, our drivers have been 'roon maak'. He explains: - The locomotive engineer has the job of running the train. They must accelerate the train with the throttle, and use air or dynamic brakes to slow or stop it. Apparently Khun Somchai, heavy on the Lao Khao, didn't keep a close eye on the gauges so the speed and 220 Volt battery charge went completely TiT. The Thai Truck Drivers Union (TTDU) says that even though it was the fault of the driver, who was apparently driving under the influence, they would go on a nationwide strike in case any action was taken the driver. Mama-San Khun Somchit, said that it's sad that these foreigners can not vote in the provincial election as planned. She said that it's amazing how these foreigners can be so intoxicated so early in the morning as well. -"They can't have election tomorrow in these conditions". Phuket Governor Udomsak Uswarangkura said that Phuket Railway station will open again for passengers on April 2. --Thaivisa.com 2006-04-01 !st April - grow up ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goofy Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 Totally wonderfully!!!!! Kohook Maak big erection (me name John Holmes) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anon999 Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 WHAT IS THE DATE? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scapegoat Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 I won't be taking train to Phuket, that for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farang2002 Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 Sounds like Somchai needed some lao khao real bad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visarunner Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 April fools day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krub Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 (edited) Nice one George ! Thanks for the laugh Edited March 31, 2006 by Krub Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjuk Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 Glad there was only a slight delay !! Didn't realise Phuket train station was now international, does that mean I can now get a direct train from the UK to Phuket ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepsi666 Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 I won't be taking train to Phuket, that for sure. Certainly not this one, anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbim Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 and april fools to you too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_Pat_Pong Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 The demon drink does funny things to people doesn't it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britmaveric Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 Evil stuff!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRD LOVER Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 What a Joke it is living in mickie & donald land.. I saw 3 big accidents here over the few years I have lived here where the drivers just run away.. How far can BIG BIRD stick its neck in a hole in the sand?? I just do not get it.. There is no common sense taught in this country to the people and respect....gimme a break! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie eagle Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 Is this an April fool....???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aqua4 Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 April Fools Day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdinasia Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjallittle Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 Apparently April Fool's Day is alive and well in Thailand. This was just too funny to be true. Loved the part about the train jumping the tracks because it ran out of electricity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickmac Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 Look at the Date !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombat Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 welcome to april the first...................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabai-dee-man Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 (edited) Please don't tell me it took 9 posts to spot this one?! "The train was on it's way from Kohok Maak..." - Love it!! Well done "wombat"! Edited March 31, 2006 by sabai-dee-man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moobie Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 Agreed, well done Wombat - but isn't every day April 1st in Thailand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabai-dee-man Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 Good call "moobie"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantsninja Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 erection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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