webfact Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Truck wipes out motorists, shopfronts in PatongEakkapop ThongtubThe overturned after crashing into houses and shopfronts in Patong. Photo: Eakkapop ThongtubPHUKET: -- One woman was seriously injured and three other people suffered minor injuries when a six-wheeled fully loaded with salt wiped out a row of shop and house fronts in Patong today (July 3).The truck also slammed into the back of Honda car.The driver of the truck, Kijchan Kijpitak, 49, from Samut Songkhram, told police that brakes on his vehicle failed as he was descending Patong Hill.Police and rescue workers were quickly at the scene.The injured have been taken to Patong Hospital. One woman who swerved to avoid the runaway truck sustained serious head njuries after she crashed into a roadside power pole.Police have yet to release more details about the accident or the survivors. Source: http://www.thephuketnews.com/truck-wipes-out-motorists-shopfronts-in-patong-53040.php -- Phuket News 2015-07-03 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLang Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Damn brakes again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inzman Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 It's always the "brakes" so stupid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Previous topic with member's photos - http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/837713-jees-what-a-day-road-accidents/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eisfeld Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 I start to suspect they are using scooter brakes on the trucks and buses judging by the rate of brake failure here in Thailand. I mean what else could it be? Surely not the drivers fault. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Far too many bad accidents at that particular spot. Usual no thought to use engine braking on a very long steep downhill. Just keep using brakes - brakes heat up ... brakes fail ... crash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hkt83100 Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 I was told by a Thai that it is bad driving to change gears often, because it is wearing down the gearbox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisY1 Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 They're crappy drivers in Thailand.......not some...all of them...including my lovely wife! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
green job Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 They're crappy drivers in Thailand.......not some...all of them...including my lovely wife! YEP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 I was told by a Thai that it is bad driving to change gears often, because it is wearing down the gearbox. And using indicators drains the battery. And using the mirrors is bad luck. And having a bottle of Lao Kao makes you a better driver. And ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trogers Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 I was told by a Thai that it is bad driving to change gears often, because it is wearing down the gearbox. Tell such a fool it is a wise practice to move the car in the 4th gear from a stationary position. No need to switch gears at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glasswort Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 I was told by a Thai that it is bad driving to change gears often, because it is wearing down the gearbox. And using indicators drains the battery. And using the mirrors is bad luck. And having a bottle of Lao Kao makes you a better driver. And ???? Using lights except when it is pitch black (and often not even then)drains the battery even more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToddinChonburi Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 Another overloaded truck and probably top heavy . Tipped over on the curve. OOOOOPS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneday Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 "...Police and rescue workers were rushed quickly at to the scene..." Very lucky no one was killed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackanapes Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 its a pity they don't have MOTS in Thailand it would certainly keep the accident rate down brake failures seem to be on the increase unless something is done these type of accidents will continue . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quandow Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 (edited) I bet that winds up costing the driver ฿7500! Edited July 4, 2015 by quandow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoBrainer Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 Why do they need a truck full of Salt in Patong? Were they expecting a snowstorm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernphil Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 They're crappy drivers in Thailand.......not some...all of them...including my lovely wife! YEP My wife is the same. Drives the car through the gate and makes me park it. If she wants to go out I have to reverse the car out and point it in the right direction. Bloody hopeless. Still she has a DP so that is ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
green job Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 They're crappy drivers in Thailand.......not some...all of them...including my lovely wife! YEP My wife is the same. Drives the car through the gate and makes me park it. If she wants to go out I have to reverse the car out and point it in the right direction. Bloody hopeless. Still she has a DP so that is ok. Yes know what you mean. I love these queues into empty car parkes,all caused through waiting for people to park, They cant reverse They cant park without some twxt helping them with a fxxxxxx whistle. They cant Drive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Croc Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 Apparently the lady on the motorbike who was struck from behind by the truck has died in hospital. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertthebruce Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 Apparently the lady on the motorbike who was struck from behind by the truck has died in hospital.aSo so sad that she has died.... Life is cheap here and we are reminded each day.... No one seems to batter an eyelid with the Carnage,... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
green job Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 They're crappy drivers in Thailand.......not some...all of them...including my lovely wife! To be fair,Thai wives can drive........... You round the twist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny S Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 Land of failing brakes - surprised driver didnt flee the scene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny S Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 (edited) They're crappy drivers in Thailand.......not some...all of them...including my lovely wife! YEP My wife is the same. Drives the car through the gate and makes me park it. If she wants to go out I have to reverse the car out and point it in the right direction. Bloody hopeless. Still she has a DP so that is ok. Good of you to help her park the car - I do it too for my wife. I thought a DP was something else not related to driving ... Sorry mate, couldnt resist ... RIP to the poor lady Edited July 4, 2015 by Johnny S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabothai Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 Failing brakes? The driver should check on them every trip and demand frequent check ups. No matter the brakes THE DRIVER remains responsible. Another senseless death. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernphil Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 They're crappy drivers in Thailand.......not some...all of them...including my lovely wife! YEP My wife is the same. Drives the car through the gate and makes me park it. If she wants to go out I have to reverse the car out and point it in the right direction. Bloody hopeless. Still she has a DP so that is ok. Yes know what you mean. I love these queues into empty car parkes,all caused through waiting for people to park, They cant reverse They cant park without some twxt helping them with a fxxxxxx whistle. They cant Drive Oh and when you drive in to a gas station. No one else there , you know which pump you need then someone steps out of no where blowing a blasted whistle and much arm waving. for gawds sake I came in for 91 gasahol not to join in a game of footban. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pomthai Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 All of these brake related accidents are down to driver education. A diesel truck with an operational gearbox should be able to descend Patong Hill even without brakes. Its safe to assume it had a working gearbox since it got up the hill. The brakes nmost likely failed because the driver was riding them most of the way down heating them up causing brake fade. Use a low gear, let the engine do the braking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 To avoid wearing out the gearbox and conserving fuel local truck drivers put the shift into neutral when going downhill........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger101 Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 I stsrted driving when I was 16 (scooter) and have driven over a million kilometers since then in just about every road going vehicle you can think of, From a mini up to a 32 ton fire engine, and not once did I have 'brake failure'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billphillips Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 When air brakes fail ... the brakes go on ... In other words, the air holds the brakes off. Brakes can overheat, but it's not a common problem for a professional driver, especially on such a small hill. Brake linings can wear out, but not all at the same time, especially with modern maintenance schedules. Brake failure ..... no I don't think so, more likely failure to maintain or failure of the driver to report the need for maintenance. Any HGV mechanic would be able to identify the cause of the problem quite quickly. Surely no one will take the word of the driver as the whole truth because, regrettably now, the charges for the event could include manslaughter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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