Video at level crossing: Granddad didn't mind the gap but at least the amulets saved everyone

[webfact]

Video at level crossing: Granddad didn't mind the gap but at least the amulets saved everyone

 

Image: Thairath

 

TRANG: -- A granddad told reporters he did not see or hear a train coming as he went round a level crossing barrier near Na Bon station, Trang on Sunday. But amulets saved the lives of all involved, he claimed.

 

Suthin Buathip, 65, said he saw a gap so he tried to zig-zag round the barrier - the video of the incident shows that warning lights were flashing at the crossing reports Thairath.

 

The Vigo pick-up collided with the Bangkok to Yala express that was slowing down to stop at the Na Bon station ahead and was carried many meters down the track. The vechile was virtually destroyed.

 

Next to Suthin was his wife Kasemsuk Buathip, 58, while their grandson Thammathip, 14, was in the back. Kasemsuk was thrown from the pick-up but survived. Both granddad  and grandson suffered superficial injuries. 

 

All were treated in hospital.

 

They were on their way from their home in Sikao, Trang to visit relatives in Nakorn Sri Thammarat.

 

The train was slowing down for the Na Bon station which was credited with helping save their lives though Suthin was sure it was the amulets worn by himself and his grandson that had saved all three of them.

 

He said that he had seen the gap but didn't make it in time. And he said he had not heard or seen the train.

 

After stopping while police and medics processed the scene the express continued on its way to Yala.

 

The report did not contain any mention of possible charges that might be laid against the driver of the pick-up.

 

Source: Thairath

 

-- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2016-10-10

 

[Pimay1]

5 minutes ago, webfact said:

the video of the incident shows that warning lights were flashing at the crossing reports Thairath.

Which means absolutely nothing to many people.

[elgordo38]

I find it hard to believe this guy qualified for a drivers license. Then there are I presume truck payments. Yes the amulet saved the day. Go forth and multiply. 

[kotsak]

No matter how bright those lights are flashing they mean absolutely nothing to these people. Throw in a mix of amulets and you get the idea..

 

[dictater]

There was finally a crossing barrier put in on the tracks near my house but the arms come down ten minutes before the train comes, so therefore everyone, including the police whose station is just next to it and myself ignore them and do what we always did, look up and down the tracks and proceed. 

[chrisinth]

Don't know about the amulets, but him and his family were lucky little puppies there.

 

I wonder what charges he is going to face? In his actions, and through his own admission not only did he endanger himself & family members but also all the passengers on that train.

 

It really is incredible that anyone would do something like that to save a few minutes. I see motorbikes doing this all the time where I am but never vehicles.

[jacko45k]

Idiot!

[gchurch259]

I have never seen a sign at a Railroad Crossing that said "If Crossing Guard is down, look both ways and go around" !!

 

In this life it is hard enough, and if you are stupid, it is harder !!

 

 

[KhunBENQ]

12 minutes ago, elgordo38 said:

I find it hard to believe this guy qualified for a drivers license. Then there are I presume truck payments. Yes the amulet saved the day. Go forth and multiply. 

It's a frightening idea that you share the road with such completely disturbed fellows.

 

[KhunBENQ]

7 minutes ago, dictater said:

There was finally a crossing barrier put in on the tracks near my house but the arms come down ten minutes before the train comes, so therefore everyone, including the police whose station is just next to it and myself ignore them and do what we always did, look up and down the tracks and proceed. 

But this train came in seconds

And I bet every human with working eyesight and ears could have noticed.

Ears: well if the stereo does not blow too strong.

 

His fortune: as most of these pros he does not know how to accelerate his vehicle.

If so they could have been smashed to death (or escape )

 

[williamgeorgeallen]

wonder if the amulets will save him from getting a fine from the cops.

[anotheruser]

Just when you think they guy couldn't be dumber, this comes out. Amulets only save lives when nobody dies it seems. Then again you have to break eggs to make omelettes so it all balances out. 

[giddyup]

The incidence of sheer stupidity here is frightening.

[thaibeachlovers]

Why am I not surprised?

 

I saw examples of stupidity every time I made a long journey on Thai roads. Sometimes I nearly died because of idiots driving a lethal weapon. That I didn't may be down to the amulets my wife put in the car!

[anotheruser]

13 minutes ago, williamgeorgeallen said:

wonder if the amulets will save him from getting a fine from the cops.

 

500 Baht should do the trick.

[Sooo Upto Me]

I wonder if these amulets can control their brain?

Also amazing  how the pick up driver behind didn t even bother to get out an help. 

[sahibji]

this guy made a deliberate effort to beat the train. karma is the only explanation that i can think of.the family had it coming

[sahibji]

we all need some sort of faith. if your faith in amulets is strong perhaps some divine power is protecting you. best of luck.

[sahibji]

15 minutes ago, giddyup said:

The incidence of sheer stupidity here is frightening.

plus the negligence. the driver should at least see left and right to identify any approaching traffic.

[sahibji]

29 minutes ago, anotheruser said:

Just when you think they guy couldn't be dumber, this comes out. Amulets only save lives when nobody dies it seems. Then again you have to break eggs to make omelettes so it all balances out. 

well said.

[sahibji]

30 minutes ago, williamgeorgeallen said:

wonder if the amulets will save him from getting a fine from the cops.

they well might if the belief is genuine and strong.

[sahibji]

33 minutes ago, KhunBENQ said:

It's a frightening idea that you share the road with such completely disturbed fellows.

 

unless he was on the phone and hence oblivious to the traffic happenings.

[BlindMagician]

Can you imagine if we were visited by aliens, secretly studying us, and they observed LoS (now officially means Land of Stupidity) and all the behaviour we know and love - how confusing it must look, or at least very primitive.

[sahibji]

37 minutes ago, dictater said:

There was finally a crossing barrier put in on the tracks near my house but the arms come down ten minutes before the train comes, so therefore everyone, including the police whose station is just next to it and myself ignore them and do what we always did, look up and down the tracks and proceed. 

yes  at least that basic  safety measure ought to be observed. 

[WorriedNoodle]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

But amulets saved the lives of all involved

 

Without doubt there is more common sense in the amulets than between the ears of the guy speaking these words.

[outsider]

Belongs to the same pool of stupid idiots who pull out of a U-turn right into the middle bit of the road, oblivious to the fact that an 18-wheeler is barreling towards him/her. And other idiotic deeds on the roads. Never mind, the amulets will save the day. Sounds like this guy (and other idiots like him) has just been thawed from cryopreservation since what... 1766, perhaps.

[jackspratt498]

Never fails to amaze me how many people's lives are put in danger everyday just to shave a second or two off their time.

[Tompa]

This idiot should be charged for causing damage to public property.

[tukkytuktuk]

The amulet might have saved his life but not his face.

What an idiot! Driving through a level crossing when a train's coming. Twit.

[daveAustin]

I highly doubt any amulet aligned with the mighty Buddha would interfere with nature in saving the life of such a demented idiot. He almost killed his family. Get him behind bars, quick, or at the least house arrest so he doesn't remain in society and harm people.