snoop1130 Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 One dead, 39 injured as bus flips and demolishes bus shelter in Songkhla One woman died and many more were injured when a bus carrying local officials flipped in the rain on a bend in Songkhla. The driver lost control, hit a tree, then completely demolished a "sala" style bus shelter by the side of the road. Medics and foundation staff had to break windows and enter through the roof to extract the victims. The staff, mostly women of the Pratamnak Taksinratniwet of Naratiwat province, were on their way back in a three vehicle convoy from a meeting in Bangkok. The accident happened near a bend in the Asia Highway after a hill in the Thepha district. Dead at the scene was Maneerat Thongjan. The injured, seven of whom had serious injuries, were taken to two area hospitals. Later some were transferred to hospitals in Hat Yai. Source: http://www.dailynews.co.th/regional/540060 -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2016-12-01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just1Voice Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 Brakes failed, I'm sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaiwrath Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 35 minutes ago, Just1Voice said: Brakes failed, I'm sure. Rain. End of story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveAustin Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 The ethos here: well, I normally go around the corner at that speed and there's no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 One palace official was killed and 39 others injured in road accident SONGKHLA: -- One official of the Taksin Palace in Narathiwat was killed and about 39 others injured when a tour bus in which they were travelling was involved in a road accident in Thepa district of Songkhla on Thursday. Police said that as the double-decker was descending downhill, it failed to negotiate a curve and skidded out of the road and rammed into a roadside tree and a roadside pavilion before it overturned. Died at the scene of the accident was Mrs Maneerat Thongchan and 39 others who are mostly officials of Taksin Palace in Narathiwat. A police official however said he suspected slippery road surface was blamed for the accident. Full story: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/one-palace-official-was-killed-and-39-others-injured-in-road-accident/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2016-12-02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimstar1 Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Did this not happen Yesterday and the day before and the day before etc etc tc etc Nothing new here RIP poor lady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorG Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 4 hours ago, webfact said: A police official however said he suspected slippery road surface was blamed for the accident. Nope. Not driving to road conditions caused this accident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxe1200 Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 "...the double decker failed to negotiate a curve." (!!!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mettech Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 The driver most likely did not liked this bus shelter. Driving here in Thailand is like driving in a jungle be aware of all around you.Buses are a bit bigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sphere Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 The article doesn't say.....did the driver tip-toe away to hide from a lynch mob? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred007 Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Once again no accountability by the Thai Government to pass any stringent laws regarding driving laws in this country. ...................................................So Nothing Will Ever Change Period................................................................................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borzandy Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Why did not the crowd try to lynch the driver? This would be necessary and justified. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emster23 Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 It seems bus companies go out of their way, search high and low, for the worst possible drivers.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lokie Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Rain, RIP to the unfortunate lady who lost her life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honthy Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 surprisingly enough this bus has good tires... RIP to the unfortunate Lady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Barry Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Two things need to happen to stop the carnage on Thai roads. 1 - Establish a real driving test that involves knowledge of how to drive in traffic and adapt to the conditions, not to adopt a me-first attitude, to show respect for other road users etc. 2 - Enforce the law. Neither will happen so the carnage will continue and we will continue to take our lives in our hands every time we take to the roads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallGuyJohninBKK Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Doesn't name the bus company involved. And no mention at all of the driver -- injured, ran away, tested for drugs/alcohol? No, none of that, just a police official blaming a slippery road. Disgusting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 14 hours ago, daveAustin said: The ethos here: well, I normally go around the corner at that speed and there's no problem. The even better ethos is that the next time that particular driver goes round the same bend in anew bus you will get the same result and he'll still be scratching his head wondering why Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 1 hour ago, Emster23 said: It seems bus companies go out of their way, search high and low, for the worst possible drivers.... Unlimited supply I would think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poohy Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 15 hours ago, snoop1130 said: a three vehicle convoy from a meeting in Bangkok. I.e most probably driving too fast for conditions sadly simply driver error Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Hmmm look at the photo....................wheres the "bend" exactly?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofarnorth Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 There have been far to many slippery roads lately about time bus drivers went on strike , same with hills and bends , too many of those as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphMichaels Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 15 hours ago, Thaiwrath said: Rain. End of story. I'd inject "driver error" and/or incompetence (pick em) in tandem with...., Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunsetT Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Anyone know the time of the accident? Another night time accident or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisemonkey Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 1 hour ago, Bangkok Barry said: Two things need to happen to stop the carnage on Thai roads. 1 - Establish a real driving test that involves knowledge of how to drive in traffic and adapt to the conditions, not to adopt a me-first attitude, to show respect for other road users etc. 2 - Enforce the law. Neither will happen so the carnage will continue and we will continue to take our lives in our hands every time we take to the roads. How do I set my computer to automatically post 'And the carnage continues...' everyday on ThaiVisa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgordo38 Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 3 hours ago, Emster23 said: It seems bus companies go out of their way, search high and low, for the worst possible drivers.... They want cheap labor what do you expect. Cheap labor is the new business mantra. What is the cost of the loss of life looking at recent settlements? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farcanell Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 5 hours ago, jimstar1 said: Did this not happen Yesterday and the day before and the day before etc etc tc etc Nothing new here RIP poor lady No no no.... they were different buses.... i know it all sounds the same... even looks the same... but they were different buses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Walden Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Very much enjoying my stay in Thailand and for the last 6 weeks but I have made the motorbike journey on a Monday Cha-am to Hue Hin and return. This week I handed my motor bike back and decided the catch the mini bus too and from to Hue Hin. The Cha-am to Hue Hin leg had its moments like one passenger with child next to me they wanted to get off about half way. So from the middle lane travelling about 120kph she calls stop!!! So across 3 lanes we stop in the motorbike lane (far left), smoke coming from the tyres we stop. Me being polite and having the middle seat, I stand up so the lady can get by me to get OFF only to find I am on my head upside down in the seat in front. As the driver had gone past the bus stop, after stopping he suddenly reversed at full throttle about 50kph for about 300 metres. A bit of pride lost managed to smile. This apparently normal in Thailand. THE RETURN TRIP TO CHA-AM…I believe it is one of the silliest things I have ever done in my life is to take this trip. it about 25km. The forward trip bad enough but the return trip for this Toyota Mini Bus even in heavy traffic going from inside to outside lane repeatedly was always at full throttle. Starting in 2nd gear, gear changers were only made at maximum revs, motor screaming! Not a single vehicle passed us on this trip every vehicle in front of us we passed like they were standing still. There was one moment when a group of young lads in a large pickup played a game with us but gave up when we hit 140kph. On the straight sections once out of town the vehicle was on maximum revs and sat on 140kph. On approaching Cha-am the bus changed lanes at least 10 times at high speed until a great moment in my life when I arrived at the Cha-am bus stop ALIVE. Does anyone know why Farangs don’t like travelling in Mini buses??? I think bus drivers are paid a bonus depending on how quickly they can make the journey? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little mary sunshine Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Will these freaken drivers ever learn to slow down.... especially in the rain.....! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superdome Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 19 hours ago, Just1Voice said: Brakes failed, I'm sure. As an ex London bus driver[1966/1980]...i have a good idea why it went over...most people were upstairs on the bus...giving it a "top heavy" weight problem...so going round a bend make it very easy to topple over...i went on the skid patch in Chiswick[training centre for London bus drivers at the time]....Thai drivers would s....t themselves if they had to do that[i know...i nearly did my 1st time on it]....but bloody good training....i rest my case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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