snoop1130 Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Loose flip-flop causes flip out near monumentWinai Sarot PHUKET:-- A barefoot truck driver who flipped his vehicle near Heroines’ Monument last night said he lost control because his loose shoe got in the way when he tried to hit the brakes.“Subin Kulmuangdoan, 31, was driving back after delivering mushrooms in Patong at about 11:50pm,” reported Capt Santichai Srimai of the Thalang Police.“As he approached the monument, he couldn’t brake in time because his shoe was covering the brake pedal.”Full Story: http://www.phuketgazette.net/phuket-news/Loose-flipflop-causes-flip-near-monument/63710?desktopversion#ad-image-0 -- Phuket Gazette 2016-18-04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMartinHandyman Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Nice to hear a new excuse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shot Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 At least in wasn't brakes. I'm flip flopping on his story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveAustin Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 What kind of mushrooms was he on delivering? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeegee Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 They should ban pedals, they just make more things to think about when you're trying to do something on your phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodsie888 Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Amazing how much difficulty one can find one self in whilst handling a 130 BHP Izu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55Jay Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Water bottles rolling around down there can spell trouble too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodcourt49 Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 At least in wasn't brakes. I'm flip flopping on his story. ...flipped the flopping truck.. ..glad no-one injured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Grumpy Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Typical Thai face saving BS. They really are pathetic when it comes to admiting fault or taking responsibility. Disgusting, albeit amusing to observe, social and cultural trait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chowny77 Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Why are the drivers not required to use proper work shoes?? I tried to drive once in sandals and the back of my sandal would jar with the foot-mat ,I knew it was unsafe so I changed to trainers instead.No wonder there are so many accidents here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NongKhaiKid Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Wait for the announcement there will be a ' crackdown ' on drivers wearing improper footwear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew55 Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Guessing the driver wasn't able to flee the scene in his inappropriate footwear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrowsdawdle Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Wear flip flops to drive? No problem but don't you dare drive without a shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOTIRIOS Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 .....another innocent victim..... ...obviously he must not be held responsible..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanukjim Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 They should ban pedals, they just make more things to think about when you're trying to do something on your phone. Yea,that and that damn gear shift thingy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanukjim Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Now if in the future when Thailand get the "Auto Drive Cars" will Thailand have a computer input built in for an automatic accident every 300 kilometers.I was just joking about this but in reality I would imagine that if they did have Auto Drive in their cars many drivers here would try to over ride the computer and the driver input of accidents will continue.My opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonmarleesco Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 That would explain the bare-foot drivers. No doubt he'll get away with a tap on the wrist for demonstrating such stupidity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernphil Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 He tried to hit the brakes with his shoe. Naughty brakes , that will teach you . Sorry , what a load of clap , just that I am sooo bloody hot . ( Me ,not the bus driver ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernphil Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Are you all aware out there that it was a Frenchman who invented this style of footwear in 1921. A monsieur Philippe Pherlop . I'll get me coat ........ no I won't still too bloody hot ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 As per RAC in the UK 27% of male drivers admitted to driving in flip-flops while 22% wear nothing on their feet. Both are legal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torpedo1970 Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 (edited) "honest Guv, it was the flip-flops fault" You cant make this shit up man Edited April 19, 2016 by torpedo1970 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgjackson69 Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 "...the driver fled the scene wearing one shoe...." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulic Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 As per RAC in the UK 27% of male drivers admitted to driving in flip-flops while 22% wear nothing on their feet. Both are legal. Driving in bare feet in illegal in Canada for this very reason (loose shoes getting caught behind the brake pedal) That said, many do, especially women who remove high heels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeinThailand Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 They should ban pedals, they just make more things to think about when you're trying to do something on your phone. Yea,that and that damn gear shift thingy. Dammit Jim....you beat me to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgjackson69 Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 As per RAC in the UK 27% of male drivers admitted to driving in flip-flops while 22% wear nothing on their feet. Both are legal. Driving in bare feet in illegal in Canada for this very reason (loose shoes getting caught behind the brake pedal) That said, many do, especially women who remove high heels. Not true...it is not advised, but not illegal per se. An argument could be made that if driving barefoot contributed to an accident, the driver could be cited for careless/reckless driving. But it is *not* illegal to drive barefoot in Canada....nor in USA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcos989 Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Entirely possible. Illegal in Brazil for just this reason. Anybody that has worn them for long should know better. No excuse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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