Korean tourist bus crash leaves one dead in Chiang Rai

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Korean Tourist Bus Crash Leaves One Dead in Chiang Rai
By Khaosod English


A bus carrying tourists from South Korea crashed into an oncoming pick-up truck in Chiang Rai province on 24 Jan 2015, killing one person and injuring 16.

CHIANG RAI - A bus carrying tourists from South Korea crashed into an oncoming pick-up truck in Chiang Rai province this morning, killing one person and injuring 16.

The driver of the pick-up truck was killed in the collision, while at least 16 South Korean tourists on the bus were injured by the impact, Pol.Lt. Patcharawat Taweewuttirat said.

Police say the incident took place on Chiang Rai - Chiang Mai Road in Mae Saruai district shortly after midnight.

Luen Traipat, the 58-year-old driver of the chartered bus, said he was driving the tourists from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai province.

Full story: http://www.khaosodenglish.com/detail.php?newsid=1422093954&typecate=06&section=


-- Khaosod English 2015-01-25

[Neurath]

Thai Tourist bus carrying Koreans

[canuckamuck]

Yeah what's a Korean bus doing in Thailand? Bloody foreigners.

Edited January 25, 2015 by canuckamuck

[biplanebluey]

Yeah what's a Korean bus doing in Thailand? Bloody foreigners.

This is a Thai bus carrying Korean tourists

[12DrinkMore]

Yeah what's a Korean bus doing in Thailand? Bloody foreigners.

And if they had not been in Thailand there would not have been the accident, innit?

[villagefarang]

Think SARCASM guys, canuck was trying to be funny.

[Benmart]

Think SARCASM guys, canuck was trying to be funny.

I find no humour in the death and injury of others, regardless of nationality or the mechanism of the event.

Others are certainly free to do so. RIP to the man killed.

[Dogbarker]

I actually wish there was a dislike button as well as a like button after some of these comments ..YES SOME ONE DID DIE .. get real .. RIP Thai truck Driver I am just happy it was not be on the road at that time .

[rijb]

Bus driver loses control of bus, at night. Maybe a little sleepy?

I wonder how many deaths are caused by negligent (bus, van, big truck) drivers.

[onthedarkside]

It's unfortunate that some of our membership make fun/troll about this serious accident. Posts being removed.

[IamNoone88]

Yet again...........

[villagefarang]

I find it unfortunate that Chiang Rai is so often referenced in news item about death and drugs. There is so much more to our lovely province but it seems to be less news worthy.

In the article the “sudden” loss of control sounds like an excuse. From my years of driving here it seems more likely he was trying to overtake other vehicles and the truck driver was unable to avoid a massive bus occupying his lane.

I am pleased they have arrested and charged the bus driver.

Edited January 25, 2015 by villagefarang

[canuckamuck]

My goodness people you are quite sensitive this morning. OK I apologize for choosing the wrong thread to make an offhand remark.

I was not inferring any disrespect to those involved with the crash. I was making a satirical comment about the fact that they called it a Korean bus not a Thai bus full of Koreans.

As you may have noticed there is an aversion to connecting Thailand to any fault and great lengths are taken to do so. This was entirely the fault of Thais in one way or another, yet the headline seems to make it about the tourists who are the innocent victims.

This is a stretch of road I travel every few days and I have seen numerous crashes and have been involved in many tight situations. All because there are almost no passing lanes for a very long stretch and impatient people drive too fast and overtake despite the danger. The bus drivers are very often causing the danger.

Very sorry to hear about the death and injuries.

[Nemesis7]

RIP. Another accident in public transport.

[iReason]

I believe the driver explained clearly that his actions caused the crash;

"According to Luen, he "suddenly" lost control of the bus and slammed into the pick-up truck on the opposite lane at a high speed. "

[Canuk23]

I saw that Bus in the ditch on my way back from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai, I don't know why they say it was just after midnight, it was just after 8:30pm.

RIP to the driver of pickup no jokes to be made here guys !!!

[shaurene]

Yeah what's a Korean bus doing in Thailand? Bloody foreigners.

Don't be stupid it said a bus carrying tourists from Korea, meening the were tourists from Korea. Not the bloody bus came from Korea, boy oh Boy.

[thhMan]

I actually wish there was a dislike button as well as a like button after some of these comments ..YES SOME ONE DID DIE .. get real .. RIP Thai truck Driver I am just happy it was not be on the road at that time .

Just curious... So we should feel what??? Pity, sorrow...

Personally, I get angry that this is continued to happen and I do smile knowing that there is one less boofhead behind the wheel

I agree that a dislike button is needed to action comments that tell people how they should feel... according to them!

[bangarang]

This should add some fuel the argument about raising airline prices so the buses can compete. Lord knows we feel safer on a thai road... said no one ever!

[bangarang]

I actually wish there was a dislike button as well as a like button after some of these comments ..YES SOME ONE DID DIE .. get real .. RIP Thai truck Driver I am just happy it was not be on the road at that time .

Just curious... So we should feel what??? Pity, sorrow...

Personally, I get angry that this is continued to happen and I do smile knowing that there is one less boofhead behind the wheel

I agree that a dislike button is needed to action comments that tell people how they should feel... according to them!

"Personally, I get angry that this is continued to happen and I do smile knowing that there is one less boofhead behind the wheel"

Well for every "boofhead" dead there are atleast 20 more fresh teens ready to take their place without licenses. The cycle never ends.

[tom07]

_{A pileup on the motorway is always bad news, thank golly goodness the pileups here are generally less severe and less frequent than back in ole Europe...}

[Travelman868]

I find it unfortunate that Chiang Rai is so often referenced in news item about death and drugs. There is so much more to our lovely province but it seems to be less news worthy.

In the article the “sudden” loss of control sounds like an excuse. From my years of driving here it seems more likely he was trying to overtake other vehicles and the truck driver was unable to avoid a massive bus occupying his lane.

I am pleased they have arrested and charged the bus driver.

It's not an easy road to overtake and too many bus drivers just take a chance.

Unfortunately the bus driver will probably get a small fine and be back on the road next week.

[chiang mai]

A combination of bad moves: in a tour bus + driving in Thailand + driving around midnight or in the wee hours - especially bad in the extreme north during late hours.

[Jim walker]

Usual start to any comment regarding the Thai roads or driving R.I.P to the dead and a speedy recovery to the injured tourists, and we can see that not much has improved regarding the deaths on the roads since the junta took over the country.

[Benmart]

I actually wish there was a dislike button as well as a like button after some of these comments ..YES SOME ONE DID DIE .. get real .. RIP Thai truck Driver I am just happy it was not be on the road at that time .

"get real" means what? It seems to be a term that indicates the user lacks sufficient vocabulary to express themselves. Same as "duh", etc.

Edited January 26, 2015 by Benmart