Lite Beer Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Australian Bitcoin trader Adam Tepper killed in Phuket motorbike accident The Phuket News Adam Tepper was killed in a motorbike crash on Thursday (February 26). Photo Alasdair Forbes. PHUKET: The Australian chief executive officer of an exchange company for Bitcoin cyber currency was killed in a motorcycle accident on Thursday (February 26).Adam Tepper, the 34-year-old boss of Independent Reserve, was driving at a high speed when his motorbike crashed into a pole not far the intersection of Wiset Road and Sai Yuan Road in Rawai.Mr Adam’s body was found below a destroyed traffic sign. The motorbike Mr Adam was riding was about 30 metres away.Police say he was not wearing a helmet and was pronounced dead at the scene.Independent Reserve chief technology officer Adrian Przelozny confirmed Mr Adam’s death in a statement on the company's website."It is with a heavy heart that I write to inform you of the death of Adam Tepper," Mr Adrian wrote."Adam died in a motorcycle accident on Thursday."Adam was a passionate advocate for the use of digital currency in Australia."He lived his life to the beat of his own drum and Independent Reserve is a testament to his vision, intelligence and perseverance."He will be sorely missed by his family, friends and the Bitcoin community."Mr Adrian said the funeral will be held in Melbourne on March 6.According to a biography on the Independent Reserve website, Mr Adam was a graduate of Swinburne University in Melbourne.He founded a Sydney-based IT consultancy company before heading up Independent Reserve.The biography said Mr Adam was a keen motorsport enthusiast and an annual participant in the Finke Desert Race. Source: http://www.thephuketnews.com/australian-bitcoin-trader-adam-tepper-killed-in-phuket-motorbike-accident-51205.php -- Phuket News 2015-03-01 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Knew Adam well. Fantastic bloke. Still in shock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wilfrid lussier Posted March 1, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted March 1, 2015 how come such intelligent man was not wearing helmet??????????? 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briggsy Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 I thought Bitcoin trading was banned in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmj Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 U I thought Bitcoin trading was banned in Thailand. I think he was a trader in Australia, but why would it be banned here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briggsy Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 The bank of Thailand announced it was banned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 A inflammatory post and a reply to it has been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recycled Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 A few trees but not many poles in the finke desert. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 The bank of Thailand announced it was banned. I believe he owned a company that enabled other people to use and trade Bitcoin. It was based in Australia. Nothing to do with Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogan Koori Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 He was also involved with channel 9 in Australia I am led to believe. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 He was also involved with channel 9 in Australia I am led to believe. RIP. Yes, he did have a contract with them, but, I think it ended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Croc Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Some media reports state he ran into a trailer being towed by another vehicle, while this one says he hit a pole. Does anyone know the actual facts of the accident as it seems another party may be partially to blame? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacoHell Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Some media reports state he ran into a trailer being towed by another vehicle, while this one says he hit a pole. Does anyone know the actual facts of the accident as it seems another party may be partially to blame? If you really want to know, photos here https://www.facebook.com/VolunteerRescuePhuket WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Just1Voice Posted March 1, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted March 1, 2015 No disrespect intended, but the guy may have been a "financial genius", yet totally lacking in common sense. Short pants that look like gym trunks, sneakers, and no frigging helmet. Sorry, but I find it hard to find any sympathy for people like that. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post UKJASE Posted March 1, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted March 1, 2015 No disrespect intended, but the guy may have been a "financial genius", yet totally lacking in common sense. Short pants that look like gym trunks, sneakers, and no frigging helmet. Sorry, but I find it hard to find any sympathy for people like that. gee, you are a hard hearted sole 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsetBkk Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Some media reports state he ran into a trailer being towed by another vehicle, while this one says he hit a pole. Does anyone know the actual facts of the accident as it seems another party may be partially to blame? If you really want to know, photos here https://www.facebook.com/VolunteerRescuePhuket WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES Gruesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozyjon Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Damm trees always get in the way, in Australia it's easy to drive fast, the roads are good and well maintained and usually not many people around, high powered bikes are a norm, in Thailand it's the reverse. RIP waste of a talented person who had much to offer, as the song goes ''only the good die young'' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Some media reports state he ran into a trailer being towed by another vehicle, while this one says he hit a pole. Does anyone know the actual facts of the accident as it seems another party may be partially to blame? If you really want to know, photos here https://www.facebook.com/VolunteerRescuePhuket WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES Gruesome. Why? Just looks like he's sleeping..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Deerhunter Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Conspiracy theories start NOW!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Just1Voice Posted March 1, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted March 1, 2015 No disrespect intended, but the guy may have been a "financial genius", yet totally lacking in common sense. Short pants that look like gym trunks, sneakers, and no frigging helmet. Sorry, but I find it hard to find any sympathy for people like that. gee, you are a hard hearted sole Not "hard hearted" at all. I'm sorry the guy is dead, but if you're going to ride a bike, especially in Thailand, at least have the common sense to dress appropriately. Stupidity WILL get you killed. I've been driving sports bikes and "big bikes" for over 50 years, and the FIRST thing I do before I put the key in the ignition, is to put on a helmet! If I'm doing a road trip, I wear a full kit so that if an accident does happen, I've got as much protection as possible to try and save my life and broken bones. It's real simple: If you're gonna ride a bike - ride RESPONSIBLY. If not, then don't expect everyone to have sympathy for your stupidity. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB24 Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 RIP ...........BUT: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/804135-riding-motorbikes-in-thailand-you-need-to-watch-this/?hl=+motorbike+gear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thhMan Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 The bank of Thailand announced it was banned. And banks make law now ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maidee Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 another wannabe motosay drivers gets too early into the next life here in thailand... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickGC Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 another wannabe motosay drivers gets too early into the next life here in thailand... Did you even bother to read the OP? "The biography said Mr Adam was a keen motorsport enthusiast and an annual participant in the Finke Desert Race" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roo860 Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 another wannabe motosay drivers gets too early into the next life here in thailand... Did you even bother to read the OP? "The biography said Mr Adam was a keen motorsport enthusiast and an annual participant in the Finke Desert Race" Where they don't wear helmets!!!!! No sympathy for riders who don't wear a decent quality helmet!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post cruisemonkey Posted March 1, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted March 1, 2015 Thailand + motorcycle + high speed + no helmet = not intelligent. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyFriend You Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 No disrespect intended, but the guy may have been a "financial genius", yet totally lacking in common sense. Short pants that look like gym trunks, sneakers, and no frigging helmet. Sorry, but I find it hard to find any sympathy for people like that. gee, you are a hard hearted sole Just1Voice is 'Just Voicing' his opinion - RIP for the man who obviously didn't have any common sense to be riding like that, on maybe unfamiliar roads, not dressed for riding, hell, at least a helmet could have saved his life. If you ask me if I ever ride without a Helmet - the answer in Not NO, but Hell NO! Hope some possible witnesses come forward to tell the story how it really happened. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sviss Geez Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Some media reports state he ran into a trailer being towed by another vehicle, while this one says he hit a pole. Does anyone know the actual facts of the accident as it seems another party may be partially to blame? If you really want to know, photos here https://www.facebook.com/VolunteerRescuePhuket WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES If anyone really wants to know don't rush to the link, you won't learn anything, but for the curious squeamish, don't worry there are no particularly graphic images. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sviss Geez Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 The bank of Thailand announced it was banned. And banks make law now ??? In this regard, yes, the Bank of Thailand controls the banking industry in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre0720 Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Thailand + motorcycle + high speed + no helmet = not intelligent. Definitely a sophism, an error in logic Not because of these reasons that someone would not be intelligent. Reckless perhaps, irresponsible maybe. Not intelligent, no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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