Samut Sakorn: Truck accident unleashes free booze for locals

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Truck Accident Unleashes Free Booze For Locals

By Khaosod Online



BANGKOK: -- Local residents and motorists helped themselves to free beer on Rama II Road in Samut Sakorn province last night after dozens of beer containers were accidentally dropped off from a truck.

Mr. Somchai Rakchat, the truck driver, said he unknowingly dropped several boxes of beer as the truck bumped into a water puddle on the road.

After word of the accident spread, many residents, especially the labourers who were working nearby, rushed to the scene to gather the undamaged beer bottles. Some motorists also parked their cars and joined the frenzy, causing much traffic.

Almost no one at the scene was worried about shards of broken beer bottles on the ground, nor showed any generosity to help Mr. Somchai who was frantically picking up the fallen cargo as many as he could.

Mr. Somchai, who was still visibly stunned by the incident, said he still did not know how to deal with the beer that people had taken from the truck.

The remaining load of beer would be transported to his client in Surat Thani province, Mr. Somchai said.

The road was later cleared and the traffic resumed a couple of hours after the accident.

Source: http://www.khaosod.co.th/en/view_newsonline.php?newsid=TVRNNE1USXlOekEwTkE9PQ==

-- KHAOSOD English 2013-10-08

[gemini81]

Must've been a sight to see.

[tingtongfarang]

It had to be a somchai

[soi41]

Xxxx the rain, the floods and the minimumwage! Free beer guys.

Hope they had a blast in the camp!

[Morakot]

dozens of beer containers were accidentally dropped off from a truck.

beer that people had taken from the truck

Two different things.

[theblether]

Gawd I'm never at the right place at the right time.

[ratcatcher]

dozens of beer containers were accidentally dropped off from a truck.

beer that people had taken from the truck

Two different things.

Indeed, Thais being public service minded were happy to pick up the bottles and leave Somchai to sweep up the shards of broken bottles.

The second would be simple theft. After the mishap is examined and responsibility placed, I hope Somchai doesn't lose his job or have to pay for all the beer lost.

[JoeThePoster]

The remaining load of beer would be transported to his client in Surat Thani province

Who won't even notice the missing beer with all that ice in his glass.

[Bluespunk]

"Mr. Somchai, who was still visibly stunned by the incident, said he still did not know how to deal with the beer that people had taken from the truck."

Poor sod. Done over by people who should have shown more of that spirit of Thai-ness yingluck was on about a while back.

[Morakot]

dozens of beer containers were accidentally dropped off from a truck.

beer that people had taken from the truck

Two different things.

Indeed, Thais being public service minded were happy to pick up the bottles and leave Somchai to sweep up the shards of broken bottles.

The second would be simple theft. After the mishap is examined and responsibility placed, I hope Somchai doesn't lose his job or have to pay for all the beer lost.

Taking the beer from the street would theft too, unless the owner/ person in possession permanently abandoned the goods.

"Bumbed into a puddle" ... The story doesn't make any sense!

[ignis]

dozens of beer containers were accidentally dropped off from a truck.

beer that people had taken from the truck

Two different things.

Looks like Mr. Somchai is different, thought most ran away, so would make no difference normally if on road or truck

[Slip]

I think the story is quite straight forward. Having 'bumped into' a puddle, presumably the hapless Khun Somchait had some difficulties controlling the progression of the vehicle, and shed some of his load. It's Khaosod- you have to read between the Thinglish.

[metisdead]

A nonsense post bringing political drivel into the topic has been removed.

[Leckyman]

In most places it would be described as theft, or looting.

Not here tho', it's a laugh eh !!

[MegaRanter]

Hope he used his phone camera to record the proceedings

[LuckyLew]

Finally an accident on Thai roads that brings some good news

[brabo2180]

Chokdee!!!

Especially if it's free.

Seriously, even taking the bottles from the road, it is still stealing.

But probably the Thais don't see it that way.

[JoeThePoster]

In most places it would be described as theft, or looting.

Not here tho', it's a laugh eh !!

Those who were here during the Lauda Air crash of 1991 won't be surprised.

[chainarong]

Will prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra declare Thailand, land of the free or perhaps the free HUB of asia.

[Bluespunk]

In most places it would be described as theft, or looting.

Not here tho', it's a laugh eh !!

Those who were here during the Lauda Air crash of 1991 won't be surprised.

Just read about that. Sickening.

[kurnell]

Was it Leo? I'd rather drink klong water.

[Zumteufel]

Scavengers, unite!

[mayday49]

Scavengers, unite!

and You Are ?

[mayday49]

Hope he used his phone camera to record the proceedings

Hey Afrika , what Do You think of all these Shine Heads ... ?

[Morakot]

In most places it would be described as theft, or looting.

Not here tho', it's a laugh eh !!

Those who were here during the Lauda Air crash of 1991 won't be surprised.

Just read about that. Sickening.

The headline of the article says a lot about people's attitudes here. (Truck Accident Unleashes Free Booze For Locals)

Why not: Locals Loot Truck After Accident

[Pimay1]

Was it Leo? I'd rather drink klong water.

Now, now, to each his own.

[maingmoom]

He will learn a lesson from this. Next time make sure you secure your load.

[Zumteufel]

Scavengers, unite!

and You Are ?

Holmes. John Holmes. Nice to meet ya.

[meatboy]

In most places it would be described as theft, or looting.

Not here tho', it's a laugh eh !!

Those who were here during the Lauda Air crash of 1991 won't be surprised.

honest it fell from the sky one looter said, i remember it.

but this is what is called in farang land as being off the back of a lorry.hic,hic, where do i take the empty's?

[Morakot]

and You Are ?

Holmes. John Holmes. Nice to meet ya.