British tourists injured in van accident in Thailand

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Five injured in accident
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Five people were injured when a van carrying 10 British tourists collided with an SUV before crashing into a concrete fence in Sa Kaew's Wattana Nakhon district yesterday.

The accident took place at about 11.30am on Suwannasorn Road in tambon Phakka.

The four tourists, who were freed from the wreckage by rescue workers, and the van's driver Pornchai Taumkrung, 40, were rushed to Aranyaprathet Hospital.

The initial investigation found that the van, which was heading to the Aranyaprathet border checkpoint, was being driven at high speed and collided with the SUV when the latter suddenly shifted. The SUV driver reportedly fled the scene.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/national/Five-injured-in-accident-30244154.html


-- The Nation 2014-09-26

[trogers]

Visa run?

[zydeco]

And, of course, the inevitable "fled the scene." As much as I love this country, THIS is something that must change. If somebody flees the scene, the system should be coming down on them like ugly on an ape.

[bkkgooner]

Jesus a visa run van for sure, crash into a van of people and flee the scene what type of scum do you have to be

[craigt3365]

And, of course, the inevitable "fled the scene." As much as I love this country, THIS is something that must change. If somebody flees the scene, the system should be coming down on them like ugly on an ape.

I was in a minor accident many years ago back home. A guy backed into me in a car wash, said it was my fault as I was parked in the wrong place. I called the police who charged him with leaving the scene of an accident. He was immediately guilty and his insurance had to pay up. Should have the same law here.

[Johnnie99]

Well, he may have fled the scene, but isn't the SUV a clue as to whom he might be?

I mean, even you naysayer foreigners can work that out, surely.

[Loles]

" .... was being driven at high speed "

This is absolutely impossible.

[Elmer Gantry]

Jesus a visa run van for sure, crash into a van of people and flee the scene what type of scum do you have to

Good question,but how far can we go with our replies ( without incurring the wrath of those that control our keyboard ).Light hearted comment with no malice intended.Just trying to be PC.

[trogers]

I would never take a van. Bus services are available at both Morchit and Ekamai bus stations.

[NongKhaiKid]

Well, he may have fled the scene, but isn't the SUV a clue as to whom he might be?

I mean, even you naysayer foreigners can work that out, surely.

We can but can the BIB ?

[godden]

Visa runs, vans, not for me thanks, sure way to die.

[jacko45k]

And, of course, the inevitable "fled the scene." As much as I love this country, THIS is something that must change. If somebody flees the scene, the system should be coming down on them like ugly on an ape.

I was in a minor accident many years ago back home. A guy backed into me in a car wash, said it was my fault as I was parked in the wrong place. I called the police who charged him with leaving the scene of an accident. He was immediately guilty and his insurance had to pay up. Should have the same law here.

Yes, very good, but this is Thailand and things work differently.

[JeremyBowskill]

I see another warning from the British embassy about holidaying in Thailand coming.

[bangkokheat]

seems like the brits have been making the news a lot, now everyone knows where england is due to this "bad publicity"

[IamNoone88]

High speed and poor driving skills every single time. If i have a nutter in van driving like a lunatic, I tell them to slow down - very clearly, and they usually do it. If they speed up again, they get a reminder. I suggest more people do the same.

Edited September 26, 2014 by IamNoone88

[petedk]

I would never take a van. Bus services are available at both Morchit and Ekamai bus stations.

That's no guarantee. I must admit they are safer than vans but only a few eeeks ago I saw the Ekamai - Chonburi bus crash into the pillars of the BTS at Bang Na.

Two or three times I have noticed the driver dosing off. Once we served right across the highway as he lost control.

I have to travel by private van once a week and I noticed the driver struggling to keep his eyes open for 2 weeks running. I complained and he was removed.

I am sure many of the drivers are moonlighting.

[petedk]

High speed and poor driving skills every single time. If i have a nutter in van driving like a lunatic, I tell them to slow down - very clearly, and they usually do it. If they speed up again, they get a reminder. I suggest more people do the same.

Done that too butmade myself very unpopular with the Thai passengers. They really have the "mai pen rai" attitude.

[claffey]

High speed and poor driving skills every single time. If i have a nutter in van driving like a lunatic, I tell them to slow down - very clearly, and they usually do it. If they speed up again, they get a reminder. I suggest more people do the same.

Done that too butmade myself very unpopular with the Thai passengers. They really have the "mai pen rai" attitude.

Better to annoy a few fellow passengers than to be wrapped around a pillar!!!

[Robroona]

Visa runs, vans, not for me thanks, sure way to die.

While I don't get involved in visa runs, I am intrigued by your statement. When was the last time a visa run ended in a fatality?

[ratcatcher]

I would never take a van. Bus services are available at both Morchit and Ekamai bus stations.

That's no guarantee. I must admit they are safer than vans but only a few eeeks ago I saw the Ekamai - Chonburi bus crash into the pillars of the BTS at Bang Na.

Two or three times I have noticed the driver dosing off. Once we served right across the highway as he lost control.

I have to travel by private van once a week and I noticed the driver struggling to keep his eyes open for 2 weeks running. I complained and he was removed.

I am sure many of the drivers are moonlighting.

".....I have noticed the driver dosing off."

The drivers usually dose up before dozing off.

[Triplebank999]

Visa run?

How would that affect the accident or be relevant to it?

[Triplebank999]

And, of course, the inevitable "fled the scene." As much as I love this country, THIS is something that must change. If somebody flees the scene, the system should be coming down on them like ugly on an ape.

I was in a minor accident many years ago back home. A guy backed into me in a car wash, said it was my fault as I was parked in the wrong place. I called the police who charged him with leaving the scene of an accident. He was immediately guilty and his insurance had to pay up. Should have the same law here.

Did the SUV in the OP back into the van?

[Triplebank999]

You have to remember. No matter how many shopping malls they build. They are third world. And always will be.

You must be right, traffic accidents never happen in other countries do they?

[NoshowJones]

And, of course, the inevitable "fled the scene." As much as I love this country, THIS is something that must change. If somebody flees the scene, the system should be coming down on them like ugly on an ape.

Sometimes the reason for a driver involved in an accident fleeing the scene, is because an accident attracts people and Thais do not attack one on one.

[NoshowJones]

Jesus a visa run van for sure, crash into a van of people and flee the scene what type of scum do you have to be

Read post 29#.

[chiang mai]

And, of course, the inevitable "fled the scene." As much as I love this country, THIS is something that must change. If somebody flees the scene, the system should be coming down on them like ugly on an ape.

So, at least thirteen posters here who don't realize that a serious RT accident in Thailand may easily result in the quickly adjudged guilty (by the fast gathering crowd) driver being kicked, beaten or worse. Anyone who were to follow the story would find the driver turned himself in at a police station, 24 hours later, betcha!

[chiang mai]

Jesus a visa run van for sure, crash into a van of people and flee the scene what type of scum do you have to be

One day you may understand although I kinda doubt it!

[Asiantravel]

And, of course, the inevitable "fled the scene." As much as I love this country, THIS is something that must change. If somebody flees the scene, the system should be coming down on them like ugly on an ape.

I was in a minor accident many years ago back home. A guy backed into me in a car wash, said it was my fault as I was parked in the wrong place. I called the police who charged him with leaving the scene of an accident. He was immediately guilty and his insurance had to pay up. Should have the same law here.

" said it was my fault as I was parked in the wrong place."

only in Thailand

[Maejo Man]

You have to remember. No matter how many shopping malls they build. They are third world. And always will be.

This is an offensive statement and should be removed. Your arrogance smacks of imperialism..

Imperialism or not, it's true. I reached the same conclusion over 30 years ago!

[carbine1125]

Visa run?

No, Thai driver run!