webfact Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Phuket Chinese tour bus rammed by ‘unstoppable’ 10-wheelerEakkapop ThongtubTruck driver Tiradech Chanalim, 35, said the brakes on the 10-wheeler had failed. Photo: Eakkapop ThongtubPHUKET: -- Chinese tourists who had only just landed on the island were welcomed to Phuket early this morning (Mar 7) by a 10-wheeled truck slamming into the back of their bus while they were heading from Phuket International Airport to their hotel in Patong.The accident occurred at the main intersection on Thepkrasattri Rd in Koh Kaew at about 3:45am.The driver of the truck, Tiradech Chanalim, 35, was taken to hospital for minor injuries sustained in the impact, said Sen Sgt Maj Sompong Chanchatri of the Phuket City Police.“None of the 14 Chinese tourists were reported to have suffered any injuries in the accident,” said Sen Sgt Maj Sompong said, adding that all 14 tourists had already been taken to their hotel in Patong by alternative transport.Full story: http://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-chinese-tour-bus-rammed-by-unstoppable-10-wheeler-56498.php-- Phuket News 2016-03-07 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBadGeordie Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 (edited) Shocked......NOT “He said that the truck’s brakes failed and he could not avoid hitting the back of the bus, which was waiting at the traffic lights,” Sen Sgt Maj Compong said. Edited March 7, 2016 by BigBadGeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canopus1969 Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 ‘unstoppable’ 10-wheeler Incorrect - the bus stopped it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 We have yet to conclude our investigation, and at this stage we are investigating the possibility that the truck driver might have fallen asleep at the wheel, Sen Sgt Maj Sompong said. Exactly - driver fell asleep after many hours of driving from Bangkok .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eisfeld Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 At this time of the night, the streets are empty. A bus stopped at a traffic light also doesn't do an emergency brake that can't be avoided. Even if his brakes failed (all at the same time?), he could have used engine braking to slow down and even if he doesn't know how to do that he could have swayed around the bus as there's enough space on this four lane street. So yea, I call bullshit. Driver error 99.9%. I see these trucks and buses sometimes in the night steamrolling through Thepkrasattri Road near the Heroines Monument, highly dangerous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soalbundy Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 welcome to Thailand...krummmmmp !!! nobody hurt is good luck, we have lucky number plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 We have yet to conclude our investigation, and at this stage we are investigating the possibility that the truck driver might have fallen asleep at the wheel, Sen Sgt Maj Sompong said. Exactly - driver fell asleep after many hours of driving from Bangkok .. Too tired to run away ! regards Worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 TAT should issue every foreign tourist with an Accident Survival Kit - 500 baht mandatory fee. Maybe a catchy slogan: "If you have to ASK, it's too late." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soalbundy Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 (edited) Shocked......NOT “He said that the truck’s brakes failed and he could not avoid hitting the back of the bus, which was waiting at the traffic lights,” Sen Sgt Maj Compong said. they usually fail if you don't press your foot on the pedal Edited March 7, 2016 by soalbundy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shot Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 The brakes were made in China Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulic Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Welcome to Phuket, your tour will start with a 7 am breakfast and a complementary Thai massage paid for by the truck company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman24 Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 another day, another one, look at the time. the crash woke him up,"where am i, i am sure i am home in bed" what's that bloody bus doing there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman24 Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 i wonder , do the police ever get into the vehicle to check if the brakes are working, i doubt it, just take the drivers word for it.so dam obvious or perhaps not, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swerver Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 The brakes were made in China Ja okay the brakes were made in China and the driver was made in Thailand. If the brakes are hydraulis it has a dual master cylinder so when one part of the brake system does not woork the other halve does work and still stops the vehicle, except that in Thailand 99% of drivers are tailgaters which doesn't leave any room just in case. If the brakes are Airbrakes on the dashboard there is an instrument showing the driver the condition of the Air system and when it falls below normal an alarm is automatically activated warning the driver his brake system is below normal so he can move over to the side of the road and park the vehicle. LOL in LOS!@#$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeverSure Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Do larger vehicles such as 10 wheelers and larger have air brakes in Thailand? If they do, air brakes are designed to "dynamite" if they lose pressure. They are heavy spring loaded to be "on" all of the time and the air pressure releases them so that the vehicle can move. A truck that is shut off with its air pressure bled off Can. Not. Be. Moved. Brake failure usually causes a big truck to stop immediately. Of course they still need maintenance, replacing, adjusting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bheard Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 The brakes were made in China Ja okay the brakes were made in China and the driver was made in Thailand. If the brakes are hydraulis it has a dual master cylinder so when one part of the brake system does not woork the other halve does work and still stops the vehicle, except that in Thailand 99% of drivers are tailgaters which doesn't leave any room just in case. If the brakes are Airbrakes on the dashboard there is an instrument showing the driver the condition of the Air system and when it falls below normal an alarm is automatically activated warning the driver his brake system is below normal so he can move over to the side of the road and park the vehicle. LOL in LOS!@#$. Do larger vehicles such as 10 wheelers and larger have air brakes in Thailand? If they do, air brakes are designed to "dynamite" if they lose pressure. They are heavy spring loaded to be "on" all of the time and the air pressure releases them so that the vehicle can move. A truck that is shut off with its air pressure bled off Can. Not. Be. Moved. Brake failure usually causes a big truck to stop immediately. Of course they still need maintenance, replacing, adjusting... Lots of nice ideas about brakes on trucks, but this is Thailand we are talking about. The problem is - even with the best braking system in the world, it needs two requirements to operate correctly. 1. Correct maintenance - unlikely in Thailand - here it's "fit and forget", and 2. The system needs to be activated by a driver - pressing the pedal. Pretty clearly in this case (in particular, plenty of others have been reported) requirement #2 was not met. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bkungbank Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Thailand should have safety inspection for all public transport vehicles every six months including motocycle,tuk-tuk and boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon43 Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 ..he could have used engine braking to slow down Arai wa?! No have in Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excalibur2000 Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 welcome to Thailand , have a happy holiday , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamKangMan Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 welcome to Thailand , have a happy holiday , And they haven't even been diving and snorkeling yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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