Driver under meth influence crashes bus into truck

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Driver under meth influence crashes bus into truck

By The Nation

 

 

A bus, driven by a man under the influence of meth-amphetamine, rear-ended a truck in Angthong province on Sunday morning, injuring about 10 Myanmar passengers.

 

Pol Lieutenant Chatchai Chaiya said the victims had sustained slight injuries and had already received first aid. 

 

“The bus driver claimed he fell asleep behind the wheel. But after being grilled, he confessed to taking one meth-amphetamine tablet before hitting the road,” Chatchai said. 

 

The accident took place on the Asian Highway, while the bus carrying 50 Myanmar passengers was on its way to Tak province where the passengers planned to celebrate the Songkran Festival. 

 

“Our bus swerved right and left before crashing into a truck,” one of the bus passengers said.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/news/breakingnews/30311798

 

 

-- © Copyright The Nation 2017-04-09

[ChrisY1]

No-one here cares about the public.....especially the public transport people....backward, drug taking drivers....passengers have to risk their life using this transport system!

[ajarngreg]

 Was he not able to do the runner? 

[doremifasol]

........ and how many more on drugs are out there?

 

It takes half a brain to make a drug test mandatory

for all taxi/coach drivers no exceptions made. 

We, the customers, are sick and tired of having to

keep up with these lunatic junkies. 

We simply can not tolerate this any longer.

The Big Bosses have yet to set a zero tolerance policy

for taxi/coach drivers driving under the influence. 

They have yet to greatly increase the number of random breath tests

in the streets including motorcycle taxi. 

They have yet to set high penalties for violators. 

 

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[Ijustcashier]

58 minutes ago, doremifasol said:

........ and how many more on drugs are out there?
 
It takes half a brain to make a drug test mandatory
for all taxi/coach drivers no exceptions made. 
We, the customers, are sick and tired of having to
keep up with these lunatic junkies. 
We simply can not tolerate this any longer.
The Big Bosses have yet to set a zero tolerance policy
for taxi/coach drivers driving under the influence. 
They have yet to greatly increase the number of random breath tests
in the streets including motorcycle taxi. 
They have yet to set high penalties for violators. 
 
<deleted>?
 
 
 

No drug tests because bus drivers have no money.

Plenty drug tests on night clubs because can get big extortion from a busted tourist

[darksidedog]

Never ceases to amaze me how many locals when picked up by the cops immediately spill their guts on their crimes.

They just seem unable to keep their mouth shut. Having said that, I hope the cops have actually arrested him and he gets charged with driving under the influence, as well as possession, which should see him safely off the roads for 2-3 years.

[ChakaKhan]

17 minutes ago, darksidedog said:

Never ceases to amaze me how many locals when picked up by the cops immediately spill their guts on their crimes.

They just seem unable to keep their mouth shut. Having said that, I hope the cops have actually arrested him and he gets charged with driving under the influence, as well as possession, which should see him safely off the roads for 2-3 years.

I have thought the same but i guess why NOT confess when the punishment

is a slap on the wrist?....sorry i killed your mom--i go temple for a week 

[ChakaKhan]

59 minutes ago, doremifasol said:

........ and how many more on drugs are out there?

 

It takes half a brain to make a drug test mandatory

for all taxi/coach drivers no exceptions made. 

We, the customers, are sick and tired of having to

keep up with these lunatic junkies. 

We simply can not tolerate this any longer.

The Big Bosses have yet to set a zero tolerance policy

for taxi/coach drivers driving under the influence. 

They have yet to greatly increase the number of random breath tests

in the streets including motorcycle taxi. 

They have yet to set high penalties for violators. 

 

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Testing requires money and effort--things thiais dont like to expend

 

[oldgent]

What the H.... Is that bus made from ??? tin foil or what ?

[onemorechang]

Straight to jail 5 years minimum.

no if or buts.

 

Get the big sticks out for passenger service vehicle offenders.

 

[Philthyphil]

38 minutes ago, Ijustcashier said:

No drug tests because bus drivers have no money.

Plenty drug tests on night clubs because can get big extortion from a busted tourist

 

Rubbish. Far more Thais are drug tested than Farang.

IN amata Nakhon the cops set up road side drug testing everyday.

I (farang) am waved through everytime. They really don't care about us. Most of the drug testing in Pattaya also targets the Thai pubs and Thai customers.

The road side piss tests only seem to target males, which is a bit unfair.

You sound paranoid. 

[metisdead]

An inflammatory post has been removed. 

[MadMuhummad]

2 hours ago, darksidedog said:

Never ceases to amaze me how many locals when picked up by the cops immediately spill their guts on their crimes.

They just seem unable to keep their mouth shut. Having said that, I hope the cops have actually arrested him and he gets charged with driving under the influence, as well as possession, which should see him safely off the roads for 2-3 years.

The guts spilling is due to the fact they get large (up to 50%) discounts on sentencing if they instantly confess and point the finger further down the chain.

[onemorechang]

3 minutes ago, MadMuhummad said:

The guts spilling is due to the fact they get large (up to 50%) discounts on sentencing if they instantly confess and point the finger further down the chain.

Yes they are expert at grassing each other up.

So honourable 

[Bangkok Barry]

2 hours ago, darksidedog said:

Never ceases to amaze me how many locals when picked up by the cops immediately spill their guts on their crimes.

They just seem unable to keep their mouth shut. Having said that, I hope the cops have actually arrested him and he gets charged with driving under the influence, as well as possession, which should see him safely off the roads for 2-3 years.

If they confess they only receive half the sentence than if they didn't.

[Don Mega]

on meth and fell asleep. he should ask his dealer for a refund.

[Bangkok Barry]

2 hours ago, oldgent said:

What the H.... Is that bus made from ??? tin foil or what ?

But it LOOKS good, that's what counts, Pretty paint job and gigantic wing mirrors is the priority so that the company gains face.

[Miaow]

 
Rubbish. Far more Thais are drug tested than Farang.
IN amata Nakhon the cops set up road side drug testing everyday.
I (farang) am waved through everytime. They really don't care about us. Most of the drug testing in Pattaya also targets the Thai pubs and Thai customers.
The road side piss tests only seem to target males, which is a bit unfair.
You sound paranoid. 

Same here, i am waived through every roadblock/checkpoint, every single time...

[Miaow]

Another example of what happens on the ground being totally opposite to what the many persecuted farangs on tvf would have you believe

So true...


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[canuckamuck]

If the PM really wants to improve road safety there are a number of things they can do about buses and vans. Certainly drug testing should be foremost, as well as a licensing system that test s hard and you permanently lose that license for a drug or dangerous driving conviction.

Also GPS, speed limiters, and proper independent inspections.

[wow64]

He admitted to it ?? Really how does that happen?

[USPatriot]

7 hours ago, Ijustcashier said:

No drug tests because bus drivers have no money.

Plenty drug tests on night clubs because can get big extortion from a busted tourist

Confiscate the bus until the owner pays 

[Borzandy]

No worry Road rules to be strictly enforced

[djayz]

18 hours ago, Ijustcashier said:

No drug tests because bus drivers have no money.

Plenty drug tests on night clubs because can get big extortion from a busted tourist

4th reply and we'rr into the "extort the tourists/falang" topic already. Nice one. 

[SOTIRIOS]

...whatever happened to 'screening'....???

 

...and gotta be quite convinced that the drivers that 'make a run for it' would have been  in similar condition....

 

...a paltry fine...or 1 month suspension...if that...???

 

...reminds me of the article on the convicted taxi driver rapist...etc...that 'can't wait to get back to his job'....

 

...what do you call that type of mentality....'normal'....???

 

 

 

[fish monger]

Why are these bastards not tested just before they begin their shifts...? Mandatory urine tests, right before they get on the bus, under supervision...!

[Jimbo2014]

Frankly - I thought half the drivers in thailand were under the influence of Meth and the rate seems much higher for taxi drivers (if driving habits are any indication of hyped up meth addiction)! 

[jacko45k]

14 hours ago, Miaow said:

Same here, i am waived through every roadblock/checkpoint, every single time...

Fortunate....in Pattaya area farangs are better targets as they usually break some rule or other, and have cash in their pockets. But never ever had a drug testing.

[wvavin]

Jail & cane these drivers and we shall see who is going to be the next one. 

[dieseldave1951]

19 hours ago, darksidedog said:

Never ceases to amaze me how many locals when picked up by the cops immediately spill their guts on their crimes.

They just seem unable to keep their mouth shut. Having said that, I hope the cops have actually arrested him and he gets charged with driving under the influence, as well as possession, which should see him safely off the roads for 2-3 years.

more like a 500 baht fine and the statement "now let THAT be a lesson to ya "