Motorbike Taxi driver killed in high-speed crash in South Pattaya

[Lite Beer]

Motorbike Taxi driver killed in high-speed crash in South Pattaya

PATTAYA: -- On Friday afternoon a 63 year old Motorbike Taxi Driver, who was sitting at his Rank waiting for a customer, was killed by a speeding car and its driver.

The crash occurred at the front of Soi 13 on the Tepprasit Road and led to the death of Khun Udom. His Step-Son, Khun Gabuan aged 40, who sustained a minor leg injury, was also on the taxi Rank and witnessed the death of his Step-Father.

Read More: http://pattayaone.net/pattaya-news/217756/motorbike-taxi-driver-killed-in-high-speed-crash-in-south-pattaya/

-- Pattaya One 2015-09-05

[Bobobirdiebuddy]

The follow-on article says the driver was hospitalized and was unable to be interviewed. But plenty of time to sober up, I bet.

[zaphod reborn]

The follow-on article says the driver was hospitalized and was unable to be interviewed. But plenty of time to sober up, I bet.

Yes, but if blood is drawn for a BAC test, why does that matter? A BAC test is the best evidence of inebriation, not a breathalyzer and field sobriety check.

[Bobobirdiebuddy]

The follow-on article says the driver was hospitalized and was unable to be interviewed. But plenty of time to sober up, I bet.

Yes, but if blood is drawn for a BAC test, why does that matter? A BAC test is the best evidence of inebriation, not a breathalyzer and field sobriety check.

You are assuming he's not connected or with an "influential family" which, as we all know, is often the case in Thailand. Just ask a former Thaksin minister's son and the grandson of the Red Bull empire. And perhaps I am jaded, but often evidence goes away, far, far away in the LOS.

[Emster23]

What makes some of you think driver was drunk? Reckless and stupid does not require alcohol in LOS. RIP taxi man.

[Tywais]

The follow-on article says the driver was hospitalized and was unable to be interviewed. But plenty of time to sober up, I bet.

Yes, but if blood is drawn for a BAC test, why does that matter? A BAC test is the best evidence of inebriation, not a breathalyzer and field sobriety check.

You are assuming he's not connected or with an "influential family" which, as we all know, is often the case in Thailand.

Driving a Yaris?

[Benmart]

The follow-on article says the driver was hospitalized and was unable to be interviewed. But plenty of time to sober up, I bet.

Yes, but if blood is drawn for a BAC test, why does that matter? A BAC test is the best evidence of inebriation, not a breathalyzer and field sobriety check.

You are assuming he's not connected or with an "influential family" which, as we all know, is often the case in Thailand.

Driving a Yaris?

The brand or type car one drives does not necessarily reflect the status, connection or amount of money one has. I've know several, well-monied types, who drove low key, inexpensive and high-milage cars.

[vogie]

The follow-on article says the driver was hospitalized and was unable to be interviewed. But plenty of time to sober up, I bet.

Yes, but if blood is drawn for a BAC test, why does that matter? A BAC test is the best evidence of inebriation, not a breathalyzer and field sobriety check.

You are assuming he's not connected or with an "influential family" which, as we all know, is often the case in Thailand.

Driving a Yaris?

The brand or type car one drives does not necessarily reflect the status, connection or amount of money one has. I've know several, well-monied types, who drove low key, inexpensive and high-milage cars.

Quite true, Britney Spiers drives a mini.

[robertthebruce]

I drive a tin can on 4 wheels and could easily afford better, but no way in Thailand am I driving something flash....

Far too dangerous.....and no respect...

[Ling Kae]

In some countries this is called "Death by Dangerous Driving" punishable by 14 years of imprisonment. That's what this ass-hole should get, connected or not!

Edited September 5, 2015 by Ling Kae

[Assurancetourix]

Driving a Yaris?

Why not if it has a number plate like this one 1 kk 1111

[northernphil]

22 yo with a new Yaris . I wonder what his job is .

[biplanebluey]

Driving a Yaris?

Why not if it has a number plate like this one 1 kk 1111

How on earth did you get that No------ it's all smashed up and broken off!!!!!!!

Perhaps you can explain?

[i claudius]

The follow-on article says the driver was hospitalized and was unable to be interviewed. But plenty of time to sober up, I bet.

Yes, but if blood is drawn for a BAC test, why does that matter? A BAC test is the best evidence of inebriation, not a breathalyzer and field sobriety check.

You are assuming he's not connected or with an "influential family" which, as we all know, is often the case in Thailand.

Driving a Yaris?

My wifes grandfather owns 3 blocks of very nice condoes ,two in BKK and one in Chiang Mae , he at 80 odd still drives his 22 year old Mercedes, why? because he likes it . and its comfortable

[zaphod reborn]

If you watch the video report on YouTube, the driver doesn't look drunk or well-connected. Not that you can tell a lot from appearances. Also, he was quite seriously injured and obviously needed hospitalization. Seemed just to be a young kid driving way too fast in the city.

[bangkokheat]

i live across the road, threprasit is like a racing track, so dangerous, fools in charge of killing machines

[alocacoc]

i live across the road, threprasit is like a racing track, so dangerous, fools in charge of killing machines

I agree completely. Your statement is also valid for the Thrappaya Rd. Even for trucks and buses. They racing down the hill like crazy. The same on the second road Jomtien.

[KhunBENQ]

If you watch the video report on YouTube, the driver doesn't look drunk or well-connected. Not that you can tell a lot from appearances. Also, he was quite seriously injured and obviously needed hospitalization. Seemed just to be a young kid driving way too fast in the city.

Indeed.

Just another steroid racer who skipped the applied physics lessons

So sad and a bad remembrance how you can die on Thailands sidewalks.

Watch the professional rescue. They have no heavy equipment to cut open the crashed door.

Instead they drag him through the back

Edited September 6, 2015 by KhunBENQ

[KhunBENQ]

Driving a Yaris?

Why not if it has a number plate like this one 1 kk 1111

How on earth did you get that No------ it's all smashed up and broken off!!!!!!!

Perhaps you can explain?

My understanding: the poster was not referring to this case, just wanting to saying "if it were ...".

The number plate of the car is Kor-Tor-3421 from Chanthaburi province. Nothing fancy.

http://th.pattayaone.net/crime-news/3074/%E0%B8%AB%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%B8%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%A222%E0%B8%9B%E0%B8%B5-%E0%B8%8B%E0%B8%B4%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%87%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%81%E0%B9%8B%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%A2%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A3/

Edited September 6, 2015 by KhunBENQ

[balo]

i live across the road, threprasit is like a racing track, so dangerous, fools in charge of killing machines

I agree completely. Your statement is also valid for the Thrappaya Rd. Even for trucks and buses. They racing down the hill like crazy. The same on the second road Jomtien.

I agree but after the roundabout was in place the speeding drivers had to slow down so it's not as dangerous as it used to be on that stretch .

[onemorechang]

Rip to the guy

Yet one more example of the Selfish, dangerous drivers of Thailand,

The Police are so crap in this country, they just don't care about dangerous driving.

and parents don't teach there little boys how to behave

The guy wont give a toss about what his done.,

[onemorechang]

i live across the road, threprasit is like a racing track, so dangerous, fools in charge of killing machines

I agree completely. Your statement is also valid for the Thrappaya Rd. Even for trucks and buses. They racing down the hill like crazy. The same on the second road Jomtien.

I agree but after the roundabout was in place the speeding drivers had to slow down so it's not as dangerous as it used to be on that stretch .

Bs, Jomtien second road is still a race track even with the silly round about,

that's dug up on the Watboon side, for the last few days !!!!!!!!!!!

The Round about is just a confusing cluster xxxx for the Thais

Edited September 6, 2015 by onemorechang

[balo]

i live across the road, threprasit is like a racing track, so dangerous, fools in charge of killing machines

I agree completely. Your statement is also valid for the Thrappaya Rd. Even for trucks and buses. They racing down the hill like crazy. The same on the second road Jomtien.

I agree but after the roundabout was in place the speeding drivers had to slow down so it's not as dangerous as it used to be on that stretch .

Bs, Jomtien second road is still a race track even with the silly round about,

that's dug up on the Watboon side, for the last few days !!!!!!!!!!!

The Round about is just a confusing cluster xxxx for the Thais

I do not agree with you. I pass that area daily since I live nearby. I drive my car and I also use a bicycle , since the cars has to slow down from 80-110 km/h to 30 km/h I can now take it easy with my bike and just go with the flow around the roundabout .

It's speed that kills in this country and if a roundabout can prevent more deadly accidents then I would prefer to see it everywhere.

Edited September 6, 2015 by balo