webfact Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Phuket bus driver plays it safe after steering fails Eakkapop Thongtub A worker from S P Stainless Construction Co Ltd was able to reconnect the loose wires to the steering system. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub PHUKET: -- The driver of a bus carrying Chinese tourists from Chalong Pier on Saturday afternoon (Sept 24) made a quick decision to stop his vehicle rather than risk the lives of those on board when the bus’ steering suffered a failure. Mr Supawatkan Kunnarak, an official from Chalong Municipality and Chalong Traffic Police were called to investigate an incident at 1pm on Saturday where it was reported that a bus carrying Chinese tourist had been forced to stop in the middle of Chao Fa West Rd in front of S P Stainless Construction Co Ltd. Upon arrival at the scene, the driver, Mr Kathawuth Kulbuth, 29, told police he had picked up tourists from Chalong Pier and was heading north along Chao Fa West Rd, when he attempted to make a turn in front of Wat Chalong he noticed a problem with the vehicle’s steering. Full story: http://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-bus-driver-plays-it-safe-after-steering-fails-59239.php -- © Copyright Phuket News 2016-09-26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Good decision to immediately stop the bus. I am intrigued that a worker from the nearby stainless company repaired the steering 'loose wiring' ..... so no mechanical problem .....mmm .... I wonder how well these buses are maintained ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlover Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 (edited) I do so admire the worker's mains connection. I wonder what technique he used on the bus. Edited September 26, 2016 by Moonlover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 1 minute ago, Moonlover said: Wiring on a steering system? Are Thailand's buses so advanced that they have started to use technology from the aerospace industry? As in 'fly-by-wire'. I don't think so. And I do so admire the electrician's mains connection! Ever heard of power steering? Or, do you think the driver has the strength to turn the wheels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlover Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 1 minute ago, KarenBravo said: Ever heard of power steering? Or, do you think the driver has the strength to turn the wheels? Yes, you will note I've already withdrawn my earlier comment for that very reason. But thanks for pointing it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rorri Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 23 minutes ago, KarenBravo said: Ever heard of power steering? Or, do you think the driver has the strength to turn the wheels? How many vehicles actually have electrically operated steering? I double very much that this bus does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 I don't think there are many vehicles that DON'T have power steering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 25 minutes ago, KarenBravo said: Ever heard of power steering? Or, do you think the driver has the strength to turn the wheels? I had always thought power steering worked using hydraulic system, but a quick Google check confirms there is an electric 'drive-by-wire' system. Must check how our car power steering works for future reference ... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_steering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkey4u Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 I doubt there are many buses in Thailand using drive by wire technology ( electric steering and brake assist ) Thai's seem to go for the cheaper low tech offerings, hydraulic power steering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlover Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 1 hour ago, LivinginKata said: I had always thought power steering worked using hydraulic system, but a quick Google check confirms there is an electric 'drive-by-wire' system. Must check how our car power steering works for future reference ... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_steering Certainly every vehicle I've owned had hydraulic assistance. Come to think of it, I remember having the drive belt snap on my old Isuzu Trooper once. It was ok to drive at speed, but damn hard work once I got back into town. So I formally withdraw my comment. But I do wish the worker would buy a plug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc46 Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Electric power steering,,,,No power,,,,not much steering,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sphere Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Stop the presses, Somchai stopped his bus to avoid an accident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowgard Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 I am sure him welding something!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DepDavid Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Good for him AND the tourists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweatalot Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 I note that a technical failure, too is a possible cause of an accident inThailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckamuck Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 3 hours ago, Sphere said: Stop the presses, Somchai stopped his bus to avoid an accident. Yes an impressive achievement. A bus driver with a full load of passengers detected a steering problem and did not continue on his journey. I hope he doesn't get fired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xircal Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 11 hours ago, LivinginKata said: Good decision to immediately stop the bus. I am intrigued that a worker from the nearby stainless company repaired the steering 'loose wiring' ..... so no mechanical problem .....mmm .... I wonder how well these buses are maintained ? Held together by elastic bands and string by the sound of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psimbo Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 12 hours ago, Sphere said: Stop the presses, Somchai stopped his bus to avoid an accident. Stop Press: Bus driver does the right thing and Thaigeezer criticises it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sphere Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 1 minute ago, Psimbo said: Stop Press: Bus driver does the right thing and Thaigeezer criticises it! When you are old enough to read, you will understand that no one is criticising what the driver did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raybal5 Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 22 hours ago, KarenBravo said: Ever heard of power steering? Or, do you think the driver has the strength to turn the wheels? Firstly, power steering on road going vehicles have been almost always powered by hydraulic assistance. The hydraulic pump being powered by the rotation of the engine. In recent years, a number of new technologies have been developed whereby either the hydraulic pump is powered by a separate electric motor (not the engine) or by Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS) which has an electric motor and torque sensor fitted inside with the steering column and does not use hydraulics at all. I am surprised that any Thai bus company would have a fully electric setup; but hey, good for them if they do. Regardless; even if the power assistance fails, the driver is still able to steer the bus even though a lot more effort is required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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