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Phuket woman, 29, posts bail after fatal late-night hit-and-run

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PHUKET: A 29-year-old Thai woman driver who turned herself in to Phuket Police late last night following a hit-and-run incident that left a 48 year old man dead, is free on bail.

Pol Lt Col Suchart Meelumpong of Phuket police station at 11:50 p.m. last night (March 12) was notified of an accident in Koh Kaew on Thepkrasttri Rd's southbound lane at the curve about 200 metres north of the turnoff for Laem Hin.

At the scene of the accident, police found a totalled white Chevrolet Captiva on its side and with its rear end entangled with the roadside barrier. Abour 5 meters away was a Honda Dream modified trailer motor bike (rot saleng)with a damaged rear end and in the roadside ditch. A tub of ice cream found in the middle of the road is believed to have come off of the modified trailer motorbike.

Full story: http://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-woman-29-posts-bail-after-fatal-late-night-hit-and-run-56584.php

-- Phuket News 2016-03-13

[Pimay1]

Bail coverage by first class insurance should be conditional. Leaving the scene of an accident should be excluded.

[craigt3365]

Bail coverage by first class insurance should be conditional. Leaving the scene of an accident should be excluded.

I think it'd be really tough to get out of jail back home for a fatal hit and run incident??? Here, it's the norm.

[cornishcarlos]

Its the tub of ice cream that is worrying me !

[Phuket Stan]

Did the Selang have proper lights....they are a bloody menace at night time and not much better during the day

[Briggsy]

Those rot salaeng are involved in a massively disproportionate number of accidents. They often have no lights or the lights are obscured. They are often parked in the road, either selling stuff or collecting stuff. They are often driven crazily across multi-lane highways with no thought to the speed differential.

[clockman]

A totaly broken system, Everything has an angle!

[LivinginKata]

Bail coverage by first class insurance should be conditional. Leaving the scene of an accident should be excluded.

My first class insurance has a 200,000 baht bail bond included. Leaving the scene is not illegal in Thailand so long as the driver reports to any police station within 24 hours.

Why would anyone think the driver should stay in jail ?

[LivinginKata]

Those rot salaeng are involved in a massively disproportionate number of accidents. They often have no lights or the lights are obscured. They are often parked in the road, either selling stuff or collecting stuff. They are often driven crazily across multi-lane highways with no thought to the speed differential.

You are very correct. Also most of them are illegal modified motor bikes. Don't know how many times each day I have to avoid them.

[dageurreotype]

Those rot salaeng are involved in a massively disproportionate number of accidents. They often have no lights or the lights are obscured. They are often parked in the road, either selling stuff or collecting stuff. They are often driven crazily across multi-lane highways with no thought to the speed differential.

You are very correct. Also most of them are illegal modified motor bikes. Don't know how many times each day I have to avoid them.

But unfortunately they are the poor's only means of transporting their working equipment, grocery deliveries, families about you see. They haven't the means to buy pickups, even on credit, in this third world country. Now, if the massive disparity were narrowed, you'd never see a salaeng. Like 'back home'.

[LivinginKata]

Those rot salaeng are involved in a massively disproportionate number of accidents. They often have no lights or the lights are obscured. They are often parked in the road, either selling stuff or collecting stuff. They are often driven crazily across multi-lane highways with no thought to the speed differential.

You are very correct. Also most of them are illegal modified motor bikes. Don't know how many times each day I have to avoid them.

But unfortunately they are the poor's only means of transporting their working equipment, grocery deliveries, families about you see. They haven't the means to buy pickups, even on credit, in this third world country. Now, if the massive disparity were narrowed, you'd never see a salaeng. Like 'back home'.

A very fair social comment. But the least these 'poor' people can do is have the se modifications documented by the DVLC, make the lights work, pay road tax, have a driving license (and some road sense). None of those requirements are expensive.

[Scouse Twoccer]

But unfortunately they are the poor's only means of transporting their working equipment, grocery deliveries, families about you see. They haven't the means to buy pickups, even on credit, in this third world country. Now, if the massive disparity were narrowed, you'd never see a salaeng. Like 'back home'.

"They haven't the means...in this third world country."

Haven't heard that ridiculously ignorant comment for some time

[dageurreotype]

But unfortunately they are the poor's only means of transporting their working equipment, grocery deliveries, families about you see. They haven't the means to buy pickups, even on credit, in this third world country. Now, if the massive disparity were narrowed, you'd never see a salaeng. Like 'back home'.

"They haven't the means...in this third world country."

Haven't heard that ridiculously ignorant comment for some time

What would you call a highly corrupt country with little to no law enforcement (mafias given last day to hand themselves in ) labouring under a 'D' word? Dummy.

[sunnyjim5]

Those rot salaeng are involved in a massively disproportionate number of accidents. They often have no lights or the lights are obscured. They are often parked in the road, either selling stuff or collecting stuff. They are often driven crazily across multi-lane highways with no thought to the speed differential.

You are very correct. Also most of them are illegal modified motor bikes. Don't know how many times each day I have to avoid them.

But unfortunately they are the poor's only means of transporting their working equipment, grocery deliveries, families about you see. They haven't the means to buy pickups, even on credit, in this third world country. Now, if the massive disparity were narrowed, you'd never see a salaeng. Like 'back home'.

Are there "poor" people in your country of origin ?

If so do they all have 'pickups' and who pays ?

http://247wallst.com/special-report/2015/10/05/states-with-the-widest-gap-between-rich-and-poor-2/

http://www.bbc.com/news/business-32824770

A complex business the rich/poor divide and one not amenable to simple solutions.

[robertthebruce]

But unfortunately they are the poor's only means of transporting their working equipment, grocery deliveries, families about you see. They haven't the means to buy pickups, even on credit, in this third world country. Now, if the massive disparity were narrowed, you'd never see a salaeng. Like 'back home'.

"They haven't the means...in this third world country."

Haven't heard that ridiculously ignorant comment for some time

Its True..... ''Thailand'' is a ''Third World Country''.......,

[tomyumchai]

But unfortunately they are the poor's only means of transporting their working equipment, grocery deliveries, families about you see. They haven't the means to buy pickups, even on credit, in this third world country. Now, if the massive disparity were narrowed, you'd never see a salaeng. Like 'back home'.

"They haven't the means...in this third world country."

Haven't heard that ridiculously ignorant comment for some time

try leaving your barstool some time and have a look around. its 3rd world alright.

[sunnyjim5]

But unfortunately they are the poor's only means of transporting their working equipment, grocery deliveries, families about you see. They haven't the means to buy pickups, even on credit, in this third world country. Now, if the massive disparity were narrowed, you'd never see a salaeng. Like 'back home'.

"They haven't the means...in this third world country."

Haven't heard that ridiculously ignorant comment for some time

try leaving your barstool some time and have a look around. its 3rd world alright.

Another one who has obviously never lived in a "Third World Country"

[user82374298374]

'Pol It Suchart told The Phuket News that the driver of the white car had later turned herself in and said that she had fled the scene initially in fear of retaliation from the victim's relatives.'

Sadly, fleeing the scene of an accident is sometimes actually a rational response in Asia.

[LivinginKata]

'Pol It Suchart told The Phuket News that the driver of the white car had later turned herself in and said that she had fled the scene initially in fear of retaliation from the victim's relatives.'

Sadly, fleeing the scene of an accident is sometimes actually a rational response in Asia.

Exactly ... when I initially arrived in SE Asia 30+ years ago I was working in Indonesia and sat the driving test for my Indonesian DL. On the written paper I was quite shocked to see the recommendation to flee the accident scene to protect personal safety, and report to a police station later on.

[atyclb]

'Pol It Suchart told The Phuket News that the driver of the white car had later turned herself in and said that she had fled the scene initially in fear of retaliation from the victim's relatives.'

Sadly, fleeing the scene of an accident is sometimes actually a rational response in Asia.

Exactly ... when I initially arrived in SE Asia 30+ years ago I was working in Indonesia and sat the driving test for my Indonesian DL. On the written paper I was quite shocked to see the recommendation to flee the accident scene to protect personal safety, and report to a police station later on.

sadly true. revenge can be extracted by a mob even regardless of who is at fault for an accident. a friend in cambodia trains emt's and they are always well armed with military grade weapons. sad but ambulance crews need ak's and m16's

[SOTIRIOS]

...no mention of a blood test or breathalyzer.....

....reason.....???

[Tchooptip]

But unfortunately they are the poor's only means of transporting their working equipment, grocery deliveries, families about you see. They haven't the means to buy pickups, even on credit, in this third world country. Now, if the massive disparity were narrowed, you'd never see a salaeng. Like 'back home'.

"They haven't the means...in this third world country."

Haven't heard that ridiculously ignorant comment for some time

Ridiculous for you not for the Thais with a 300 Baht daily wage, my DIL lost her job in Airport with 30 other people for refusing a 30% pay cut by a new subcontractor. She found a new job in less than a week, receptionist in a rather big hotel, the trial period... only 9,000 Baht.

Her husband 15,000 they have two boys.

So not sure who made the ignorant comment

[tuanku]

An incident like this is a summary of all that is wrong with driving in Thailand.

Someone driving a fundamentally unsafe vehicle is killed by someone else driving a car without due care and attention, who in fear of the consequences, flees the scene only to report to police later. The police who think this is an acceptable response, fail to look properly into the circumstances and life continues as before (except for the ice cream man, obviously, and his family)

Its just wrong at every level.

[LivinginKata]

An incident like this is a summary of all that is wrong with driving in Thailand.

Someone driving a fundamentally unsafe vehicle is killed by someone else driving a car without due care and attention, who in fear of the consequences, flees the scene only to report to police later. The police who think this is an acceptable response, fail to look properly into the circumstances and life continues as before (except for the ice cream man, obviously, and his family)

Its just wrong at every level.

You forgot to mention that 'blood money' will be paid to the dead man's family to prvent them filing a civil case against the car driver (if they could even afford a civil trial). Any criminal fine will be minimal, the blood money will be substantial, likely paid by the car insurance company.

[robblok]

An incident like this is a summary of all that is wrong with driving in Thailand.

Someone driving a fundamentally unsafe vehicle is killed by someone else driving a car without due care and attention, who in fear of the consequences, flees the scene only to report to police later. The police who think this is an acceptable response, fail to look properly into the circumstances and life continues as before (except for the ice cream man, obviously, and his family)

Its just wrong at every level.

You forgot to mention that 'blood money' will be paid to the dead man's family to prvent them filing a civil case against the car driver (if they could even afford a civil trial). Any criminal fine will be minimal, the blood money will be substantial, likely paid by the car insurance company.

That is why we have insurance for the blood money. But one should not forget how dangerous it is to drive without a light on the back. I hope they take that into account too. Some of those bikes and samlors are almost invisible without a back light.

[jesimps]

But unfortunately they are the poor's only means of transporting their working equipment, grocery deliveries, families about you see. They haven't the means to buy pickups, even on credit, in this third world country. Now, if the massive disparity were narrowed, you'd never see a salaeng. Like 'back home'.

"They haven't the means...in this third world country."

Haven't heard that ridiculously ignorant comment for some time

It's hardly first or second world is it? Can't be called a developing country with it's politics the state they're in. Also number two in the world for road deaths. Edited March 14, 2016 by jesimps

[prakhonchai nick]

Bail coverage by first class insurance should be conditional. Leaving the scene of an accident should be excluded.

My first class insurance has a 200,000 baht bail bond included. Leaving the scene is not illegal in Thailand so long as the driver reports to any police station within 24 hours.

Why would anyone think the driver should stay in jail ?

So many things are wrong with the Thai legal system. Leaving the scene of an accident should be illegal, and in itself, whether injury or death are involved or not, should carry a mandatory prison sentence.

Thai people must be made to learn the consequences of their actions!

[prakhonchai nick]

But unfortunately they are the poor's only means of transporting their working equipment, grocery deliveries, families about you see. They haven't the means to buy pickups, even on credit, in this third world country. Now, if the massive disparity were narrowed, you'd never see a salaeng. Like 'back home'.

"They haven't the means...in this third world country."

Haven't heard that ridiculously ignorant comment for some time

It's hardly first or second world is it? Can't be called a developing country with it's politics the state they're in. Also number two in the world for road deaths.

Thailand doing all it can to move up into first place and be crowned CHAMPIONS!

Edited March 14, 2016 by prakhonchai nick

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[Baerboxer]

But unfortunately they are the poor's only means of transporting their working equipment, grocery deliveries, families about you see. They haven't the means to buy pickups, even on credit, in this third world country. Now, if the massive disparity were narrowed, you'd never see a salaeng. Like 'back home'.

"They haven't the means...in this third world country."

Haven't heard that ridiculously ignorant comment for some time

try leaving your barstool some time and have a look around. its 3rd world alright.

Another one who has obviously never lived in a "Third World Country"

I have - and Thailand is also a third world country. But those who never stray much further from Bangkok's business district than Soi Cowboy or Nana get a different impression.