Elderly British expat killed on Koh Samui

[crusty]

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.

[Samuiclaudia]

His name was Brian Goddard Lived here for 16 years or thereabouts. He will be sorely missed by his many friends and family RIP

[khwaibah]

Bangkok Post front page.

[Samuiclaudia]

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.

[webfact]

Elderly British expat killed on Koh Samui


Image: Khaosod.co.th

SURAT 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

[nev]

Rip old fella.

[AhFarangJa]

R.I.P.

[Jessi]

R.i.P. Old timer.

I hope you didn't suffer too much.

[Longtail2]

Very sad news

Many memories over the years

R.I.P.

[Lee4Life]

May our prayers be with the family and friends. My condolences to them.

[Bignose]

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...

[springheeled jack]

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,

[angiud]

R.I.P.

[oldsailor35]

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.

[Canuk23]

R.I.P.

[flyingdoc]

Tragic. R.I.P.

[SilentReader]

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

[lostinisaan]

Rest in PEACE.-

[smokie36]

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.

[gigman]

He loved LOS and Died there.

Probably it could be his wish...

[puukao]

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!!!!

[balo]

This is the dangers we're all facing every day , crossing the streets here is risky, especially at night , R.I.P.

Edited November 27, 2015 by balo

[crazykopite]

RIP Brian

[stoneyboy]

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.

[kiwikeith]

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.

[jalansanitwong]

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)

[craigt3365]

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....

[lostinisaan]

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........

[Basil B]

An Accident???

Riding a bike at high speed without lights... that's manslaughter...

[Rooo]

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.