Phuket Super Cheap truck crashes into reservoir: VIDEO
Nattha Thepbamrung

PHUKET: -- A small delivery truck belonging to the Super Cheap store chain ran off the road this afternoon (October 22) after colliding with a pickup truck, and crashed into the Bangwad reservoir, flipping into its side.

Two Burmese in the truck were badly injured but the driver escaped with cuts and bruises. The truck also took out a power pole.

The driver of the pickup truck, Chanraem Kroiser, said that she was attempting a U-turn on Kathu Rd at about 1pm today when the Super Cheap truck hit her from behind, before careering off the road on the left side.

The Super Cheap driver, who gave his name as Angkor, said his vehicle was heavily laden. “The load was very heavy and when the pickup in front of me stopped, I couldn’t brake in time,” he said.

But Mrs Chanraem said he was simply driving too fast. “He came up very fast behind me. I put my turn light on before I slowed down to make the U-turn. I didn’t see the lorry brake at all.”

The two injured men, who were not named, were taken to Vachira Phuket Hospital.

Source: http://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-super-cheap-truck-crashes-into-reservoir-49279.php

-- Phuket News 2014-10-22

Oh my,the poor old Burmese again!!

Why did he drive the vehicle if he knew it was overweight,these people will never learn.

He obviously should have known if the vehicle was overweight then controllability would be an issue,,oh i almost forgot this is Thailand.

Sadly that road is part of the "unofficial race tracks" in Phuket where drivers on yaba can act like Formula-1 pilots specially the ones with their huge cement trucks and über cool minibuses...

It had just started raining.

It happened opposite the Shell gas station where people do uturns with impunity.

The lady caused it because she signaled way too late.

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Not particularly relevant the pick-up decided to do a random U-turn.

What is relevant is the stopping distance of the truck, whether it was over-loaded or not.

Interesting though, that the pick-up driver could see the truck did not brake.

Also interesting, the truck drivers' comment was "I couldn't brake in time".

Seems they agree: I was driving fast and could not brake in time.

Seems they agree: I was driving fast and could not brake in time.

I reckon even he did brake on time the effect would have been very little owing to the weight issue.

This is not Bangwad reservoir!

This is not Bangwad reservoir!

I agree, I was surprised at the headline. Why would a supercheap truck be way off the beaten track.

I do that u-turn at least once a day and I can say most people tend to put their indicator on just before / around D-Condo - largely to avoid this kind of thing. (not really commenting on the "facts" of this case)

Even doing this I sometimes have to brace myself as vehicles go past by a whisker. Cannot wait for the light to be working - although that only really brings the turn closer to a blind bend - better watch what I wish for .

Why did he drive the vehicle if he knew it was overweight,these people will never learn.

What makes you sat the truck was "overweight"? No report of that in the OP.

He obviously should have known if the vehicle was overweight then controllability would be an issue,,oh i almost forgot this is Thailand.

Oh, you almost forgot to mention also that the only complaints of an overloaded truck was from ThaiVisa posters speculating and bashing as usual. Heavily laden does not necessarily mean overloaded

Also, any of the so-called drivers' quotes are suspect, since a lot is inevitably lost in the typically sloppy translations from Thai to English. One can only assume and guess--which we're pretty good at--when it comes to reading and believing any news reports in Thai media.

Not particularly relevant the pick-up decided to do a random U-turn.

What is relevant is the stopping distance of the truck, whether it was over-loaded or not.

Interesting though, that the pick-up driver could see the truck did not brake.

Also interesting, the truck drivers' comment was "I couldn't brake in time".

The fact of overloading is a material fact; vehicles are not designed to be overweight and naturally that has an affect on their handling.

You might have noticed that many accidents involve overweight vehicles.

"Two Burmese in the truck" again, Thais must fire the Burmese.

Who thought of the u-turn idea anyhow?

Slow moving traffic trying to merge with fast moving traffic = disaster.

if all the u-turns were properly closed in Thailand and drivers\ riders had to use the next light controlled intersection, the death rate would plummet

Who thought of the u-turn idea anyhow?

Slow moving traffic trying to merge with fast moving traffic = disaster.

if all the u-turns were properly closed in Thailand and drivers\ riders had to use the next light controlled intersection, the death rate would plummet

Probably stay the same as riders appearing in the fast lane unexpectedly after crossing the central reservation is a disaster also.

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Why did he drive the vehicle if he knew it was overweight,these people will never learn.

Because unfortunately there would be a 1000 blokes to take his place. If you have masses of illegal foreign labour , no corporate manslaughter laws , no fines imposed to put companies out of business for H and S offences , then this is what you get. The best places in Asia for Safety are the countries who have the least foreign labour , but they are far from perfect.

He obviously should have known if the vehicle was overweight then controllability would be an issue,,oh i almost forgot this is Thailand.

Oh, you almost forgot to mention also that the only complaints of an overloaded truck was from ThaiVisa posters speculating and bashing as usual. Heavily laden does not necessarily mean overloaded

the driver himself said the vehicle was heavily laden therefore this will affect controllability of the vehicle,believe me,ive been doing heavy haulage,abnormal loads,etc for 24 years now.

He obviously should have known if the vehicle was overweight then controllability would be an issue,,oh i almost forgot this is Thailand.

Oh, you almost forgot to mention also that the only complaints of an overloaded truck was from ThaiVisa posters speculating and bashing as usual. Heavily laden does not necessarily mean overloaded

the driver himself said the vehicle was heavily laden therefore this will affect controllability of the vehicle,believe me,ive been doing heavy haulage,abnormal loads,etc for 24 years now.

What Sviss Geez pointed out to you was that overloaded and heavily loaded are not the same. In the article it is mentioned heavily loaded, you mentioned overloaded, hence the remark.