snoop1130 Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Unidentified British man killed in Phuket crash Kritsada Mueanhawong PHUKET:-- Police are trying to identify a British man who was killed in an early morning crash in Chalong today. From witnesses’ accounts, police believe the victim lost control of his bike and crashed into a wall at a bend in the road. “The accident occurred at about 2:40am in Soi Ta-Lad about 50 meters from Chao Fa East Road. At the scene, we found a heavily damaged Honda Click motorbike and the body of a foreign man whose face was covered in blood,” said Capt Somkiet Sarasit of Chalong Police. Full Story: http://www.phuketgazette.net/phuket-news/Unidentified-British-man-killed-Phuket-crash/66652?desktopversion -- © Copyright Phuket Gazette 2017-6-2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just1Voice Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 (edited) Who the hell, other than an idiot, goes out without any ID on them? Oh, and no helmet. So it goes. Edited June 2, 2017 by Just1Voice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 And 2.40 am. Might be alcohol involved ... you think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reigntax Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 (edited) So then how do they know he is British.? Did he have a tattoo of Liz on his cheek? So he had a phone. The RTP havent worked out how to call someone or wait until it rings and ask, or send a nessage? Edited June 2, 2017 by Reigntax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalmice Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 How do they know he is british, if he is unidentified ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Croc Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 20 minutes ago, royalmice said: How do they know he is british, if he is unidentified ?? If you read the full article you will find this: "He was not carrying any ID, but officers found a mobile phone in his pocket. They learned that he is a British national, but have yet to uncover further details" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Why not dial one of the numbers saved and ask who the phone belongs to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 3 minutes ago, KarenBravo said: Why not dial one of the numbers saved and ask who the phone belongs to? Do you have a lock on your telephone? And numbers stored on the phone or the SIM? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 33 minutes ago, stevenl said: Do you have a lock on your telephone? And numbers stored on the phone or the SIM? Ahhhh..........forgot about that. Don't own a mobile phone myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catkiwi Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 1 hour ago, Old Croc said: If you read the full article you will find this: "He was not carrying any ID, but officers found a mobile phone in his pocket. They learned that he is a British national, but have yet to uncover further details" And it is quite possible that they will not reveal his identity until they have contacted his family so I think all of these rants of how clueless the BiB are, are a bit premature. The main point of this story is that here is yet another needless death of someone who was here to supposedly enjoy them selves. Someone else who also thought helmets are not going to protect the brain, at least better than nothing at all. Now I'll wait for the barrage of indignant bike riders to reply, who think they are so clever as to not fall off so don't need protection. Early morning, fair chance alcohol was involved, no helmet = recipe for death. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandrabbit Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 36 minutes ago, Catkiwi said: And it is quite possible that they will not reveal his identity until they have contacted his family so I think all of these rants of how clueless the BiB are, are a bit premature. The main point of this story is that here is yet another needless death of someone who was here to supposedly enjoy them selves. Someone else who also thought helmets are not going to protect the brain, at least better than nothing at all. Now I'll wait for the barrage of indignant bike riders to reply, who think they are so clever as to not fall off so don't need protection. Early morning, fair chance alcohol was involved, no helmet = recipe for death. Agreed, from the photograph & the description of face covered in blood it looks like he smashed into the wall and a helmet would have helped but we'll never know how much though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 British man, 30, dies in crash on Phuket’s Muay Thai street Shela Riva Mr Hitman died after crashing into a wall on Soi Ta-iad in Chalong. Photo: Harry Isaac Hitman/Facebook PHUKET: A 30-year-old British man died yesterday (June 2) when he crashed his motorbike into a wall on Phuket’s famed Muay Thai street, Soi Ta-iad, at around 2.30am in the morning. Capt Somkiet Sarasit of the Chalong Police confirmed today (June 3) that the man, Harry Isaac Hitman, crashed into the cement block wall and was dead at the scene by the time they had arrived. “It is highly likely that Mr Hitman was driving too fast, lost control, and crashed into the wall. He wasn’t wearing a helmet,” said Capt Somkiet. “The accident took place on Soi Ta-iad about 50 metres from the junction with Chao Fa East Rd, close to the Home Mart hardware store. “There were no eyewitnesses who saw the crash, but people found the man’s body in the road soon after it had happened,” he added. Capt Somkiet explained that Mr Hitman held a valid UK driver’s licence for both a motorbike and car and that he was in the country on a tourist visa. Full story: http://www.thephuketnews.com/british-man-30-dies-in-crash-on-phuket-muay-thai-street-62436.php#pqaBitYCwU0LBL4g.97 -- © Copyright Phuket News 2017-06-03 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh2121 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 4 hours ago, stevenl said: Do you have a lock on your telephone? And numbers stored on the phone or the SIM? Don't you think somebody in Tuk Com could unlock the phone? Even put the sim in another phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 2 minutes ago, hugh2121 said: Don't you think somebody in Tuk Com could unlock the phone? Even put the sim in another phone. What is Tuk Com? How does putting the SIM in another phone help if the numbers are stored on the phone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Ironic surname in more ways than one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fulwell53 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 22 hours ago, Just1Voice said: Who the hell, other than an idiot, goes out without any ID on them? Oh, and no helmet. So it goes. Doesnt the nationality answer your question? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fulwell53 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 7 hours ago, royalmice said: How do they know he is british, if he is unidentified ?? Great question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fulwell53 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Harry Hitman....sounds too good to be true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustNo Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 22 hours ago, Just1Voice said: Who the hell, other than an idiot, goes out without any ID on them? Oh, and no helmet. So it goes. Sorry this may have gone way over my head, why would I need to take my ID out with me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamKangMan Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 2 hours ago, stevenl said: What is Tuk Com? How does putting the SIM in another phone help if the numbers are stored on the phone? Tuk Com is a shopping center in Pattaya, primarily for electronics. Similar to Pantip Plaza in Bangkok, but a lot smaller. The sim card could be put in another phone and then used to ring the phone of another police officer. (provided there is no Sim lock PIN activated) The deceased's phone number will appear on the officer's phone. They can then use that number to find who it is registered to, which may possibly be the deceased. This information can then be matched to the "Alien's" accommodation registration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamKangMan Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 6 minutes ago, JustNo said: Sorry this may have gone way over my head, why would I need to take my ID out with me? This may not be the answer you were expecting, but it is the law here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuiseppeD Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 (edited) RIP, Harry Hitman. A young life extinguished too early but we can't live everyone's life for them. https://www.facebook.com/harry.hitman Edited June 3, 2017 by GuiseppeD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 2 minutes ago, NamKangMan said: This may not be the answer you were expecting, but it is the law here. Exactly correct. Everyone in Thailand must carry Thai ID or passport. If driving must carry driver licence ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuiseppeD Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 6 minutes ago, LivinginKata said: Exactly correct. Everyone in Thailand must carry Thai ID or passport. If driving must carry driver licence ... If even only a photocopy of your passport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impulse Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 (edited) 6 hours ago, Catkiwi said: And it is quite possible that they will not reveal his identity until they have contacted his family so I think all of these rants of how clueless the BiB are, are a bit premature. The main point of this story is that here is yet another needless death of someone who was here to supposedly enjoy them selves. Someone else who also thought helmets are not going to protect the brain, at least better than nothing at all. Now I'll wait for the barrage of indignant bike riders to reply, who think they are so clever as to not fall off so don't need protection. Early morning, fair chance alcohol was involved, no helmet = recipe for death. Wear a helmet, sure. Great idea. But don't let that fool yourself into thinking that riding a scooter is safe. Even with a helmet, it's still 20-40 times more dangerous than riding in a 4 wheel vehicle. Beers and helmets just make you think you're indestructible. And overconfidence brought on by either probably kills a lot of scooter riders. Edited June 3, 2017 by impulse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh2121 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 3 hours ago, stevenl said: What is Tuk Com? How does putting the SIM in another phone help if the numbers are stored on the phone? Because maybe some or all numbers are stored on the sim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 7 minutes ago, hugh2121 said: Because maybe some or all numbers are stored on the sim. As I wrote earlier, they could also be on the phone, which could very well be locked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh2121 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Just now, stevenl said: As I wrote earlier, they could also be on the phone, which could very well be locked. So you wouldn't be bothered to check. Ho hum, takes all sorts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muhendis Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 9 hours ago, KarenBravo said: Why not dial one of the numbers saved and ask who the phone belongs to? Cop having opened the 'phone which was not pin protected says: "Hello. I'm speaking from the 'phone of a man who has just died. Who are you and do you know the owner of this number?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 1 hour ago, hugh2121 said: So you wouldn't be bothered to check. Ho hum, takes all sorts. Strange conclusion you come with. I am just fed up with the posters presuming the Thai police are idiots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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