78 Year old Brit escapes with his life during Crane Crash in North Pattaya

[TBWG]

Someone please explain the significance of a person pointing at the problem posing for a photograph. Who started the 'finger point?'

It is possible that police find it useful photo clarification for any subsequent evidence needed but my personal opinion is that I don't think it would occur if reporter's did not specifically ask for that pose. It is hardly a natural thing to do without being asked,

I wonder if they' would stop asking for the pose if the victims started to point with their middle-finger...

Goes back a long way, afraid Thai's can't claim it as theirs!

Edited November 14, 2014 by TBWG

[petercool]

Ok, it's fascinating but let's not hi-jack this topic with any more finger pointing comments.

Thanks,

petercool - moderator team

edit : One post was just removed for not reading the above !!

[phanangpete]

I believe the reason you never see a foreigner working as a mechanic here is because the thai immigration forbid it, its one of those listed occupations .

I have atleast two friends who are qualified UK mechanics and both have told me this, .

It seems insane to me why for something so important like road safety they don't allow it , even to train young thais, but yet again, there is no logical explanation.

I had many occassion to question the wiring that has been done on my girlfriends suzuki jeep below the bonnet and in many cases its a guessing game, by the enept thai mechanic, ill not go into detail, cause i could'nt be bothered.

[smedly]

they were able to get the road cleared fairly quickly as there was a crane nearby

[MiKT]

He is lucky it was only a crane and not a full drum of cement which happens only too frequently due to high speed reckless driving in TLS.

[mortiboy]

All down to lack of vehicle maintenance i reckon,ie,brake failure,more than likely a maintenance issue,maintenance is an ugly word in Thailand.

Maybe sleep failure? He certainly made a good job worth of damage !

[natway09]

Lucky fella.

The next problem to worry about is the gas cylinder trucks, 25 year old vehicles, driving like a bat outa hell clank, clank, clank

brakes, who needs em!!

[atyclb]

Not so much brake failure , as a failure to brake.

usually "failure to mentate" can explain most failures in society

[kannot]

Cranes, cement trucks, huge coaches etc, do the drivers of these vehicles undergo specific training and licensing?

If the brakes 'failed' or not, criminal action should be taken.

Excuse my mirth

[godden]

In Thailand brake failure = brain failure.

[petercool]

TWO troll posts removed

[johnarth]

I would say by the look on his face, and the way he holding his hand, he is saying someone give me a gun.

[petercool]

An earlier off topic post about insurance removed along with more recent replies that quoted it.

PLUS more finger point posts removed which were posted after all were asked to refrain from hi-jacking the topic with all that.

An earlier troll post removed and a recent reply quoting that was also removed

Then an off topic post removed that was referring to an earlier off topic post

[Rimmer]

Those Toyota windows are strong!

That Toyota is a brand new Ford Ecosport, don't wonder the new owner of it looks cross

[Traveller45]

The car body is incredibly sturdy. FORD is not otherwise my favourite brand, but here I must admit that they have done a fantastic job. The driver, too, looks surprisingly relaxed. I would have expected severe shock at least...

[Khun Loong]

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Wow........Buddha really takes care everybody or was there a guardian angel on a holiday in Pattaya at The time?

Neither.

[Benmart]

Just once I'd like to see a witness/cop not pointing at a crime/accident scene

Irritations in my life can sometimes be lessened by acceptance and understanding that the small things don't really matter.

Another option that I have is hitting the power button or getting news from another source.

Edited November 14, 2014 by Benmart

[Crossy]

Someone please explain the significance of a person pointing at the problem posing for a photograph. Who started the 'finger point?'

It is possible that police find it useful photo clarification for any subsequent evidence needed but my personal opinion is that I don't think it would occur if reporter's did not specifically ask for that pose. It is hardly a natural thing to do without being asked,

It's not something new.

If you get the chance to visit SRT's HQ at Hua Lampong, on the main staircase, first landing is a large painting of a crowded railway station, official in pith helmet stood on the tracks pointing at what is evidently some poor sod who's been hit by a train. I thought it more than somewhat bloodthirsty, then, bu99er me, in the conference room there's another similar painting.

Next time I'm there I'll take a photo.

[media]

28 seams a bit young to be driving this type of vehicle, I wonder if he needs a special driving licence?

I would be surprised if the driver of the truck is fully insured for this accident???

Lucky no body died

Pattaya is so dangerous.

[Strangebrew]

Brake not they just failed to replace brake shoes is all guess flipflops don't work huh Mr Khon Flintstone? Good thing at least you didn't spill your LEO Don't worry Brit I'm sure they will blame on ghost you can sue ghost for repair.

[Strangebrew]

Wait a second Did BIB lie when they said there ready to protect the tourist? well here is proof how ready they are .

[fakser]

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All down to lack of vehicle maintenance i reckon,ie,brake failure,more than likely a maintenance issue,maintenance is an ugly word in Thailand.

Don't be naive. The only brake failure was in the driver's mouth, failing to brake his desire to booze...

[Jim walker]

So why did the driver choose to go out in a vehicle with faulty brakes surly this would have been mentioned on the vehicle maintenance sheet or he would have found out himself during his walk round pre drive vehicle check tyres brake pipes lights indicators and general condition.

[stevehaigh]

Someone explain to me what is about brake failure when you got air brake that lock themselves when there is a brake failure?

by brake failure i think that means he forgot to press the brake because he was on the phone

[mataleo]

crazy,

Edited November 14, 2014 by mataleo

[Almartin]

Someone explain to me what is about brake failure when you got air brake that lock themselves when there is a brake failure?

Brake failure is the wrong word. It's brake fade. The pads get too hot and become ineffective, so even if the brake system locked as it does when there is no air in the system they still wouldn't work. It's common problem and probably could have been avoided with proper maintenance.

[Shagz]

is there a licence plate number available for the lottery ?

that's all we want ....

[Shagz]

Someone explain to me what is about brake failure when you got air brake that lock themselves when there is a brake failure?

by brake failure i think that means he forgot to press the brake because he was on the phone

woopsy haha ;P

[CapeThai]

Hmmm....just another day in paradise. No need to maintain heavy duty machinery such as cranes operating on public roads !!

Hey Boss, the warning light for the brakes has been on for some time now. We need to get the crane specialist out here to correct the issue now !! No my son that's tooo expensive, quickly run around the corner and ask the scooter mechanic to quickly take a look....

[paul955]

Having run my own transport company for many years in the UK I have seem many events such as this. 99% of the time its always due to either speed or alcohol. In the UK the first thing the police would do in any vehicle accident like this is breathalyse the driver, yet that never seems to be done here. Crazy as I witness week in and week out drunken phalang and thai racing around Pattaya on their motorbikes and cars. Brake failure can and does happen, especially on older undermaintained vehicles, but that is still very very rare. My personal belief ( if not under the influence of alcohol.............and even possibly drugs ) is quite simply driving too fast. Ive seen it with fully trained drivers, so it can happen anytime and anywhere. This old boy and the other vehicles where very very lucky, as a lot greater damage and even death could quite easily have happened.