Chinese Tourist Detained Over Fatal Accident in Chiang Rai

BY Khaosod Eng.

CHIANG RAI - Police have detained a Chinese tourist in northern Thailand who allegedly crashed his car into two motorcycles and killed a 41-year-old woman.

The accident took place on Terng - Chiang Rai road in Doi Lan district of Chiang Rai at around 12.30 pm today. Witnesses said they saw a car with Chinese license plate approach at a high speed, hit one motorcycle on the side of the road, and then crash into another motorcycle before halting to a stop.

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-- Khaosod English 2015-03-22

Maybe the Chinese tourist is guilty as charges, probably is but perhaps not....

All I can say, after reading all these adverse comments about the Chinese is that I would not step foot in Thailand if I was Chinese. Definitely considered the lowest of the low, by many racists.

He was just emulating Thai driving traditions and customs.

Maybe the Chinese tourist is guilty as charges, probably is but perhaps not....

All I can say, after reading all these adverse comments about the Chinese is that I would not step foot in Thailand if I was Chinese. Definitely considered the lowest of the low, by many racists.

It sounds as if the Chinese was the racist - racing.

The Chinese are driving on the opposite side of the road to what they are use to. Driving fast in unfamiliar surroundings is only a recipe for disaster. It has nothing to do with Thais.

The Chinese are driving on the opposite side of the road to what they are use to. Driving fast in unfamiliar surroundings is only a recipe for disaster. It has nothing to do with Thais.

This has everything to do with thais, its probably the Thais fault for being there.

If the government had not pushed to attract the Chinese then the accident wouldn't have happened.

Being the only country in the area to drive on the left is also the Thais fault

Besides the motorcyclist should have had more amulet's

The Chinese are driving on the opposite side of the road to what they are use to. Driving fast in unfamiliar surroundings is only a recipe for disaster. It has nothing to do with Thais.

This has everything to do with thais, its probably the Thais fault for being there.

If the government had not pushed to attract the Chinese then the accident wouldn't have happened.

Being the only country in the area to drive on the left is also the Thais fault

Besides the motorcyclist should have had more amulet's

YES!!! I also blame the Portuguese, British, and even Marco Polo for attracting others to visit many strange lands on this Earth!!! And don't get me started on Africa!!!

Maybe the Chinese tourist is guilty as charges, probably is but perhaps not....

All I can say, after reading all these adverse comments about the Chinese is that I would not step foot in Thailand if I was Chinese. Definitely considered the lowest of the low, by many racists.

Racists??????? It is the behavior not the race that offends others. Thai people are very polite most of the time. The chineese "tourists" are not.

In the que at immigration to speak to immigration officials, several chineese passport carrying people pushed their way in right to the front ahead of many patient

folung, & japaneese . The chineese were ignored & the polite immigration people served their customers in the order of their arrival. The toilet habits of the chineese

are utterly attrocious. Hotel staff note that while they do crap in the correct room they seldom know where in the room to do their thing.

Hotel rooms are left in what staff call sockaprock mak. Very dirty. As for the driving habits, it is difficult to drive a vehicle with the steering wheel on

the "wrong" side. I personally do not like people who are pushy & arrogant & cant follow proper toilet habits. If that makes me racist , THEN I AM RACIST...

When we were doing our Great North Circular Tour last February, I was surprised to see so many 'blue plates' but reckoned for the most part they drove sensibly apart from a group of 5 obviously traveling together and in a bit of a rush. There was a largish GM crossover type wagon with major nose and arse damage (but still driveable) spotted at Mae Fah Luang. I was even more surprised to see some as far south as Pattaya when we got home so there must have been a big push on driving holidays in Thailand this past CNY.

I sat (and passed!) a driving test for trucks in China back in 1981. If these buggers have to meet the same criteria as back then, whenever you see a 'blue plate' anywhere near you, pull over, stop and say a little prayer.

Three reasonable conclusions:

1. The driver of the car was operating the vehicle at a high rate of speed - this is evidenced by the significant front-end damage caused by the collision with motorbikes;

2. The driver of the car was probably at fault - the car is damaged in the center of the front-end, so it was a direct hit, not a broadside swipe which would have resulted from a motorbike cutting into the car's path; and,

3. The car driver could not be Thai, because he did not flee the scene of the accident.

Maybe the Chinese tourist is guilty as charged, probably is but perhaps not....

All I can say, after reading all these adverse comments about the Chinese is that I would not step foot in Thailand if I was Chinese. Definitely considered the lowest of the low, by many racists.

Racists??????? It is the behavior not the race that offends others. Thai people are very polite most of the time. The chineese "tourists" are not.

In the que at immigration to speak to immigration officials, several chineese passport carrying people pushed their way in right to the front ahead of many patient

folung, & japaneese . The chineese were ignored & the polite immigration people served their customers in the order of their arrival. The toilet habits of the chineese

are utterly attrocious. Hotel staff note that while they do crap in the correct room they seldom know where in the room to do their thing.

Hotel rooms are left in what staff call sockaprock mak. Very dirty. As for the driving habits, it is difficult to drive a vehicle with the steering wheel on

the "wrong" side. I personally do not like people who are pushy & arrogant & cant follow proper toilet habits. If that makes me racist , THEN I AM RACIST...

Thanks. I imagine you are correct about the Chinese behavior. It just rankles me that TAT encourage Chinese tourists although they are unpopular.

I would definitely not holiday in a country where I am not welcome. IMO all Chinese tourists will be/are all 'tarred with the same brush' regardless.

He was just emulating Thai driving traditions and customs.

Not quite, did not flee the scene.

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The Chinese are driving on the opposite side of the road to what they are use to. Driving fast in unfamiliar surroundings is only a recipe for disaster. It has nothing to do with Thais.

This has everything to do with thais, its probably the Thais fault for being there.

If the government had not pushed to attract the Chinese then the accident wouldn't have happened.

Being the only country in the area to drive on the left is also the Thais fault

Besides the motorcyclist should have had more amulet's

Careful now axact. You're likely to make a hole in your cheek if you poke your tongue at it any harder.

From the position of the vehicle it appears that he might have still been driving on the "China" side of the road.

Note to earlier poster - Malaysia (next-door neighbour) also drives on the left.

The Chinese are driving on the opposite side of the road to what they are use to. Driving fast in unfamiliar surroundings is only a recipe for disaster. It has nothing to do with Thais.

Add to his that many of these cars coming across the border are rentals so the driver is also not familiar with the vehicle (and may not have much driving experience)...

It was only a matter of time before this would have happened....

I would place some blame on the Thai powers that be for letting these cars cross the border unregulated...

Maybe the Chinese tourist is guilty as charges, probably is but perhaps not....

All I can say, after reading all these adverse comments about the Chinese is that I would not step foot in Thailand if I was Chinese. Definitely considered the lowest of the low, by many racists.

and by everyone else

He was speeding in desperate search for a clean toilet his fellow countrymen did not mess up.

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Not quite right about left hand drives in region, list of countries in the region of Asia as follows

Singapore

Indonesia

Hong Kong

Malaysia

Burma

Japan

India

Bangladesh

Pakistan

Nepal

Sri Lanka

And of course more in other regions

The Chinese are driving on the opposite side of the road to what they are use to. Driving fast in unfamiliar surroundings is only a recipe for disaster. It has nothing to do with Thais.

This has everything to do with thais, its probably the Thais fault for being there.

If the government had not pushed to attract the Chinese then the accident wouldn't have happened.

Being the only country in the area to drive on the left is also the Thais fault

Besides the motorcyclist should have had more amulet's

One thing is certain. Chinese-involved accidents will be coming to a location near you.

....................before halting to a stop. Hmmm.

From the position of the vehicle it appears that he might have still been driving on the "China" side of the road.

Note to earlier poster - Malaysia (next-door neighbour) also drives on the left.

Singapore also

on what side of the road they drive in china ?

On the right (as in the US)

The Chinese are driving on the opposite side of the road to what they are use to. Driving fast in unfamiliar surroundings is only a recipe for disaster. It has nothing to do with Thais.

Must be Thai, not Chinese.

on what side of the road they drive in china ?

Any side they choose to, bit like Thais.

Maybe the Chinese tourist is guilty as charges, probably is but perhaps not....

All I can say, after reading all these adverse comments about the Chinese is that I would not step foot in Thailand if I was Chinese. Definitely considered the lowest of the low, by many racists.

Racists??????? It is the behavior not the race that offends others. Thai people are very polite most of the time. The chineese "tourists" are not.

In the que at immigration to speak to immigration officials, several chineese passport carrying people pushed their way in right to the front ahead of many patient

folung, & japaneese . The chineese were ignored & the polite immigration people served their customers in the order of their arrival. The toilet habits of the chineese

are utterly attrocious. Hotel staff note that while they do crap in the correct room they seldom know where in the room to do their thing.

Hotel rooms are left in what staff call sockaprock mak. Very dirty. As for the driving habits, it is difficult to drive a vehicle with the steering wheel on

the "wrong" side. I personally do not like people who are pushy & arrogant & cant follow proper toilet habits. If that makes me racist , THEN I AM RACIST...

A lot of guest houses in Nepal say they're full when the Chinese come a knocking.Apparently 2-3 jump up and down on the bed to check it out then bargain hard on already cheap prices.Pity,cos a lot of the women are cuties and i would like to offer my services as a guide but my mate shows them the door.Indians are disliked even more and i can see why,treat the Nepalese like crap,disgraceful.