crusty Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Just heard a farang local was struck by a speeding motor cycle outside Premier Bar last night and was killed. Anyone know who he was ? R.I.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuiclaudia Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 His name was Brian Goddard Lived here for 16 years or thereabouts. He will be sorely missed by his many friends and family RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khwaibah Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Bangkok Post front page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuiclaudia Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Brian was not, and never has been, a Hotelier. He retired and lived quietly on Koh Samui. He was at a Quiz Night at the Premier Club which he went to most Thursdays. Yes he only had one glass of wine. Yes he was killed when crossing the road to reach his car. Don't believe everything you hear in the BKK Post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Elderly British expat killed on Koh SamuiImage: Khaosod.co.thSURAT THANI:-- A 76 year old British man was fatally injured after being hit by a motorcycle as he crossed a road in Bangrak on Thursday night.Khaosod Online names the man as Mr Brian Goddard who is believed to have lived on the island for more than 15 years.Mr Goddard had been attending the quiz night at the Premier Sports Bar, as he did most Thursdays.After leaving the bar, Mr Goddard was crossing the road when he was struck by a speeding motorbike.Emergency services who attended the scene found Mr Goddard unconscious in the road. The driver of the motorbike, who has been identified as a Mr Atthapol Ekchat, 31, was also injured in the accident.Both men were rushed to hospital where Mr Goddard was later pronounced dead.Police are continuing to investigate the incident.-- 2015-11-27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nev Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Rip old fella. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AhFarangJa Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 R.I.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessi Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 R.i.P. Old timer. I hope you didn't suffer too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longtail2 Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Very sad news Many memories over the years R.I.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee4Life Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 May our prayers be with the family and friends. My condolences to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bignose Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 While I am not commenting on this tragic accident (I have no first hand knowledge of the details or circumstances) I have on several occasions witnessed several Thai youths "career" down this same badly lit street on motorbikes, many of which had no head or rear lights. They showed absolutely no regard for their own, or any other persons safety. They were driving at speeds that would not allow them to stop safely in the event of a collision, in effect they were not in control of the bikes they were riding. This was an accident waiting to happen, and no doubt on some other road and at some other time it will be disastrously repeated. This is a tragic and avoidable loss of a decent and valued human being, a real and lasting tragedy for his family and friends. Commiserations and condolences to them all... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springheeled jack Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 another farang killed by a speeding motorbike rider you just cannot cross the roads in Thailand because they are so dangerous it seems speed is of the essence I think most of them have a death wish and I wish them the same as quickly as possible, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angiud Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 R.I.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsailor35 Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Brian was a native of Norwich , owned bowling alleys in his day. Such a lovely old man, many of us will miss him. RIP Brian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuk23 Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 R.I.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingdoc Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Tragic. R.I.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentReader Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Tragic news. Brian was a true gentleman. He was instrumental in establishing the first ten pin bowling centre on Samui, "The Living Bowl Centre" above the McDonalds near the lake some 12 odd years ago. Many a fun day spent there with mates. R.I.P. Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostinisaan Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Rest in PEACE.- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 I was nearly hit on the same unlit road four years ago by a motorbike driver with no lights who issued a stream of abuse at me as he drove away. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigman Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 He loved LOS and Died there. Probably it could be his wish... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puukao Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 He loved LOS and Died there. Probably it could be his wish... nobody's wish is to be hit by motorcycle and killed....that's painful!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balo Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 This is the dangers we're all facing every day , crossing the streets here is risky, especially at night , R.I.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazykopite Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 RIP Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneyboy Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Brian was a native of Norwich , owned bowling alleys in his day. Such a lovely old man, many of us will miss him. RIP Brian. No doubts a fine man from a fine city,a fellow Norfolk man. RIP Brian. Fare y'well. Dew yew keep a troshin boi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwikeith Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 While I am not commenting on this tragic accident (I have no first hand knowledge of the details or circumstances) I have on several occasions witnessed several Thai youths "career" down this same badly lit street on motorbikes, many of which had no head or rear lights. They showed absolutely no regard for their own, or any other persons safety. They were driving at speeds that would not allow them to stop safely in the event of a collision, in effect they were not in control of the bikes they were riding. This was an accident waiting to happen, and no doubt on some other road and at some other time it will be disastrously repeated. This is a tragic and avoidable loss of a decent and valued human being, a real and lasting tragedy for his family and friends. Commiserations and condolences to them all... Well said, unfortunately they seem to be mostly young Male Thais, I have nearly collected several of them in my pickup overtaking cars on blind corners at high speed with no regard for their life or others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jalansanitwong Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 The Thai punk will never be seriously punished -if at all-for speeding and causing the farangs death. You can be rest assured if the shoe was on the other foot the Thai victims family and police would be hounding the farang for money. I wouldnt be surprised if the punk Thai tries to go after the dead farangs assets or money for ' medical' or loss of income.(sic) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigt3365 Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Seems he was a well liked man. A terrible loss to many. RIP. Hopefully Thailand will up it's game with regards to traffic fatalities...some day.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostinisaan Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 The Thai punk will never be seriously punished -if at all-for speeding and causing the farangs death. You can be rest assured if the shoe was on the other foot the Thai victims family and police would be hounding the farang for money. I wouldnt be surprised if the punk Thai tries to go after the dead farangs assets or money for ' medical' or loss of income.(sic) With all respect, but accidents happen everywhere on this planet. Sad that he was at the wrong place at the wrong time. When I had my first big bike in the age of 18, I was also speeding with up to 180 km/h. Nobody needed to wear a helmet at this time and also all my mates drove like Satan was behind them... RIP........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil B Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 An Accident??? Riding a bike at high speed without lights... that's manslaughter... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooo Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 The Thai punk will never be seriously punished -if at all-for speeding and causing the farangs death. You can be rest assured if the shoe was on the other foot the Thai victims family and police would be hounding the farang for money. I wouldnt be surprised if the punk Thai tries to go after the dead farangs assets or money for ' medical' or loss of income.(sic) With all respect, but accidents happen everywhere on this planet. Sad that he was at the wrong place at the wrong time. When I had my first big bike in the age of 18, I was also speeding with up to 180 km/h. Nobody needed to wear a helmet at this time and also all my mates drove like Satan was behind them... RIP........ And with all due respect there are accidents & there is negligent driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.