webfact Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Four tourists hurt in Phuket minibus crash, tyre blowout blamedEakkapop ThongtubRescue workers battle to extract the seriously injured Sulaiman Udom from his minibus.PHUKET: -- Four tourists and three Thais were injured when two tour minibuses crashed on Phra Phuket Kaew Rd, near the Tesco-Lotus on the bypass road, around 11.30 pm last night (March 2).Police said Sulaiman Udom, 45, from Phuket Maikhao Saku Co was driving a minibus toward Patong when it was hit by another, leased to Tez Tour, being driven by Sitthichai Chuayjan, 36, who lost control and crashed through the median barrier.A spokesperson for the owning company said a tyre blowout was to blame for Sitthichai losing control.Mr Sulaiman was seriously injured in the crash and Mr Sitthichai suffered a broken leg. Mr Sitthichai’s wife, Papassara Tanode, was in the passenger seat; both her legs were broken in the crash. Both drivers were stuck in their vehicles and had to be extractedby rescue workers.The four tourists in Mr Sulaiman’s minibus suffered moderate injuries and were taken to Bangkok Hospital. They were named as Khaled Gaba, Elaty Thadee, Omar Mohe and Alaoui Mbaerha.The head of the company which owns the minibus Mr Sitthichai was driving told The Phuket News this morning, “The driver finished working at 2pm. When the accident happened, he was not on duty. Now the driver and his wife are in Vachira Hospital.”She said the driver was covered by insurance, and believed his wife was as well.Source: http://www.thephuketnews.com/four-tourists-hurt-in-phuket-minibus-crash-tyre-blowout-blamed-44914.php-- Phuket News 2014-03-03 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Briggsy Posted March 3, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted March 3, 2014 Tyre blowout, brakes failed, cruise control malfunctioned, somebody else's fault, never my reckless driving............. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post x5david Posted March 3, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted March 3, 2014 Tyre blowout, brakes failed, cruise control malfunctioned, somebody else's fault, never my reckless driving............. Well at least the broken legs prevented drivers from doing runners..... 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Brevity Posted March 3, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted March 3, 2014 Tyre blowout, brakes failed, cruise control malfunctioned, somebody else's fault, never my reckless driving... Well at least the broken legs prevented drivers from doing runners..... ...or driving for a while and putting the public in possible danger. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnie99 Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Yup - never EVER poor maintenance. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Yep, tyre the problem............... OH, read an article on tv where they sew tyres and inner tubes with thread and glue................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eezergood Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 At what speed?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soupdragon Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 At what speed?????? They only have two speeds, flat out and stop. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cylon Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Exactly, How fast. Any idea why Tour bus drivers,mini van drivers,Have to overtake at all cost and at any risk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooka Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Tyre blowout, brakes failed, cruise control malfunctioned, somebody else's fault, never my reckless driving.............I I agree 100%. It is always a brake failure or a tyre blowout, not my problem. Where is the basic 3 point inspection before you get behind the wheel of a public transport vehicle. Inspect the tyres, inspect the brakes, inspect the lights and indicators. Is there ever a breath test prior to the shift? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre0720 Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Never hear of something like that in my country.... But they do have Bridgestone here as well!!!! I wonder.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zyphodb Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 At what speed?????? That's the real question, how fast must he have been going for a "blow-out" to cause him to go straight through the mid-road barrier? of course no-one will ever know TIT... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamKangMan Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Tyre blowout, brakes failed, cruise control malfunctioned, somebody else's fault, never my reckless driving.............I I agree 100%. It is always a brake failure or a tyre blowout, not my problem. Where is the basic 3 point inspection before you get behind the wheel of a public transport vehicle. Inspect the tyres, inspect the brakes, inspect the lights and indicators. Is there ever a breath test prior to the shift? The only "breath test" here is, "if the driver is breathing - he can drive." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benmart Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Tyre blowout, brakes failed, cruise control malfunctioned, somebody else's fault, never my reckless driving.............Well at least the broken legs prevented drivers from doing runners..... Nothing like some good, old fun and jokes about the pain of others. Someday, someone may make light of your pain and hopefully your family won't read it. Think,Think, Think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inzman Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 In the USA I have had many tires go flat on the road in 40 years of driving. I have never lost control of the vehicle. It's amazing how accidents are always caused by mechanical failures in Thailand and its never proposed by a trained mechanic but by the owner of the vehicle,hmmm. Guess its just bad luck? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuyL Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 In the USA I have had many tires go flat on the road in 40 years of driving. I have never lost control of the vehicle. It's amazing how accidents are always caused by mechanical failures in Thailand and its never proposed by a trained mechanic but by the owner of the vehicle,hmmm. Guess its just bad luck? Evil spirits (and liquors)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eezergood Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 In the USA I have had many tires go flat on the road in 40 years of driving. I have never lost control of the vehicle. It's amazing how accidents are always caused by mechanical failures in Thailand and its never proposed by a trained mechanic but by the owner of the vehicle,hmmm. Guess its just bad luck? Correct - I had a 'blow out' at 75MPH on the motorway in the UK in an SUV - still never crashed...... Yes i know i was breaking the speed limit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkey4u Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Tyre blowout, brakes failed, cruise control malfunctioned, somebody else's fault, never my reckless driving.............I I agree 100%. It is always a brake failure or a tyre blowout, not my problem. Where is the basic 3 point inspection before you get behind the wheel of a public transport vehicle. Inspect the tyres, inspect the brakes, inspect the lights and indicators. Is there ever a breath test prior to the shift? Safety inspection complete boss, my phone has a full charge and I'm wearing my best getaway shoes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rorri Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Briggsy, on 03 Mar 2014 - 11:44, said:Tyre blowout, brakes failed, cruise control malfunctioned, somebody else's fault, never my reckless driving............. Ever noticed, never a photo of the "blown" tire or an interview with the passengers, one needs to ask why. It seems as though the truth is deliberately hidden by the media. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rorri Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Benmart, on 03 Mar 2014 - 19:37, said: x5david, on 03 Mar 2014 - 12:27, said:Briggsy, on 03 Mar 2014 - 11:44, said:Tyre blowout, brakes failed, cruise control malfunctioned, somebody else's fault, never my reckless driving............. Well at least the broken legs prevented drivers from doing runners..... Nothing like some good, old fun and jokes about the pain of others. Someday, someone may make light of your pain and hopefully your family won't read it. Think,Think, Think. Benmart, lighten up, or you will have a breakdown. We become desensitized due to high levels of exposure, I guess you wouldn't be so forgiving if you or your family/friends were in the van. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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