webfact Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Python "pedestrian" precipitates pick-up pile up Picture: Thairath BANGKOK: -- A python slithering across the road in northern Thailand caused a five vehicle pile up on Monday. The first vehicle - driven by Tossaphon Phondongnork in a pick-up - braked suddenly to avoid flattening the snake. Two more pick-ups, a minvan and a car all collided with each other behind the initial vehicle, reports Thairath. "I didn't want to kill the snake," said Tossaphon, "so I decided to brake". The accident happened on the Kamphaengphet to Sukhothai Road. All of the vehicles had insurance so police decided to take no further action. Tharath reported tongue in cheek that the snake disappeared into the woods "without taking responsibility" for the accident. Source: Thairath -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2017-01-24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 "All of the vehicles had insurance so police decided to take no further action." Why were the 4 drivers behind the first pickup not given a ticket for driving to close ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, Don Mega said: "All of the vehicles had insurance so police decided to take no further action." Why were the 4 drivers behind the first pickup not given a ticket for driving to close ? Why indeed..........................morons, never learn never will, the last snake clip looks like a king cobra to me with the yellow bands underneath stuck in the wheel arch, different story i guess Edited January 23, 2017 by kannot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 "I didn't want to kill the snake," said Tossaphon, "so I decided to brake". He's a poet and he doesn't know it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wprime Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 2 hours ago, Don Mega said: "All of the vehicles had insurance so police decided to take no further action." Why were the 4 drivers behind the first pickup not given a ticket for driving to close ? 2nd and 3rd did nothing wrong. The idea of leaving a safe braking distance in front is to counter for any human delay and difference in braking capability with the car in front. When you actually do have to brake hard this gap closes up so you can't make any judgments about it from post accident scene. The simplest explanation is that the 2nd and 3rd vehicles broke in time while the 4th vehicle hit causing them each to hit the vehicle in front. Anything beyond this requires evidence to substantiate it. So in Thailand the 4th vehicle is at fault for all the damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seahorse Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 I would have just driven over it. And I'm an animal lover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CelticBhoy Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Tossaphon proving he is a Tossa . . Braking for a snake . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 29 minutes ago, wprime said: 2nd and 3rd did nothing wrong. The idea of leaving a safe braking distance in front is to counter for any human delay and difference in braking capability with the car in front. When you actually do have to brake hard this gap closes up so you can't make any judgments about it from post accident scene. The simplest explanation is that the 2nd and 3rd vehicles broke in time while the 4th vehicle hit causing them each to hit the vehicle in front. Anything beyond this requires evidence to substantiate it. So in Thailand the 4th vehicle is at fault for all the damage. wow braking hard closes the gap, who woulda thunk it !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wprime Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Don Mega said: wow braking hard closes the gap, who woulda thunk it !! Obviously you didn't considering you argued the 2nd and 3rd cars have responsibility. In some US states this would be the case but it's not in Thailand. If no other evidence exists, the furthest rear vehicle is at fault for all damages. Edited January 24, 2017 by wprime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colabamumbai Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Now we will need "Snake Crossing" signs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chainarong Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 The big winner here is the Python, the losers are the four travelling to close behind the vehicle in front , indirectly the snake has installed some new found knowledge, which should serve as a lesson , don't ever try and predict what the vehicle in front is going to do..................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borzandy Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 In the video it's easy to see that the first car was damaged by hitting the damned python who was crossing the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupatria Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 At least he did not brake for hallucinations like the countless drug users... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masuk Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 2 hours ago, PatOngo said: "I didn't want to kill the snake," said Tossaphon, "so I decided to brake". He's a poet and he doesn't know it! Perfect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasset Tak Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Ok, I know that you should not kill animals by intent as a Buddhist but it would have been an accident if the first driver had run it over... I even killed a (small green) snake by bicycle last Saturday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaphod reborn Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 5 hours ago, Don Mega said: "All of the vehicles had insurance so police decided to take no further action." Why were the 4 drivers behind the first pickup not given a ticket for driving to close ? Sudden and unanticipated stop. It's an exception to the rule that the following drivers are responsible for a rear-end collision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 18 minutes ago, zaphod reborn said: Sudden and unanticipated stop. It's an exception to the rule that the following drivers are responsible for a rear-end collision. So your saying the guy who braked for the snake is the one responsible ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaphod reborn Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 2 minutes ago, Don Mega said: So your saying the guy who braked for the snake is the one responsible ? Not at all. It depends if it was reasonable to brake. I would say it wasn't, but I believe a Buddhist would say it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobz Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 5 hours ago, Don Mega said: "All of the vehicles had insurance so police decided to take no further action." Why were the 4 drivers behind the first pickup not given a ticket for driving to close ? That would be for the police to decide... oh wait.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malt25 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 1 minute ago, Don Mega said: So your saying the guy who braked for the snake is the one responsible ? Absolutely ! Considering the possibility of human casualties, the life of the snake isn't even a consideration. In many western countries the first driver would be guilty of dangerous driving. Yes, the snake is majestic, but it's only a snake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobz Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 (edited) 1 minute ago, malt25 said: Absolutely ! Considering the possibility of human casualties, the life of the snake isn't even a consideration. In many western countries the first driver would be guilty of dangerous driving. Yes, the snake is majestic, but it's only a snake. But don't you have a right to break at any time? The cars behind must keep a safe distance. Edited January 24, 2017 by hobz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samsensam Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 at last, a thai vehicle with brakes that work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobz Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 A perfect opportunity for the RTP to fine people for driving too close... it's part of the danger everywhere on thai roads.. pushy drivers too close ... the police useless as usual Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenewgoo Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 The snake fled the scene. Typical Thai snake! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofarnorth Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 I must tell Pim the wife " An articulated truck driver wanted to siphon the python but before he stopped he came across a reticulated python .....' Alai na ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ResandePohm Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 4 hours ago, seahorse said: I would have just driven over it. And I'm an animal lover. This a Buddhist country where belief in reincarnation is prevalent. It may have been his brother in another life so absolutely understandable he didn't want to harm it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandtee Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 6 hours ago, PatOngo said: "I didn't want to kill the snake," said Tossaphon, "so I decided to brake". He's a poet and he doesn't know it! 'Turn your arse and I'll toe it'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitman Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Last year there was a small snake on the road in our moobaan. I stopped to have a close look at it and while i was standing there looking at the snake a Fortuner passed and drove full over it right infront of me. Why do they stop for big snakes and soidogs and don't give a duck about motocy-drivers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dageurreotype Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 6 hours ago, seahorse said: I would have just driven over it. And I'm an animal lover. No. You're not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dageurreotype Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 9 hours ago, Don Mega said: "All of the vehicles had insurance so police decided to take no further action." Why were the 4 drivers behind the first pickup not given a ticket for driving to close ? In the UK they would have been held responsible for driving too close, thus causing the accident. But not in Tailgate Thailand. Refer to my post re 'braking distances' not being taught at driving schools/test centres here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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