M-Slaz rider, 26, dead in Phuket after falling under 20-wheeler trailer truck

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A witness told police the rider of the M-Slaz lost control as he attempted to overtake the 20-wheeler truck. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: -- A 26-year-old Thai man died this afternoon when the motorbike he was riding on Chao Fa West Rd (Southbound) in Wichit collided with car causing him to fall under a 20-wheeler trailer truck.

 

At 3pm today (June 6), Capt Eakkarat Chartphai of the Wichit Police received a report from a local resident that a motorbike had been involved in an accident opposite the Promphan store on Chao Fa West Rd.

 

Capt Eakkarat together with Ruamjai Kupai rescue workers arrived at the scene to find a 20-wheeler trailer truck stationary in the middle of the road.

 

Under the truck was the body of a Thai male, Mr Jeerawat Chit-euea, 26. Nearby was Yamaha M-Slaz motorbike and a crash helmet.

The truck driver, Mr Raewat Phorleela, 33, was also at the scene.

 

Full story: http://www.thephuketnews.com/m-slaz-rider-26-dead-in-phuket-after-falling-under-20-wheeler-trailer-truck-62475.php

 

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If Thailand persists with its love of motorcycles as preferred transport for the poor rather than providing decent buses and trains, traffic engineers need to start separating pedestrians and motorcyclists from trucks and cars. This will mean dedicated lanes separated by kerbs or barriers or large vehicles will intrude. 

 

Its not cheap, and they are only poor people so........it won't happen.

1 minute ago, Classic Ray said:

If Thailand persists with its love of motorcycles as preferred transport for the poor rather than providing decent buses and trains, traffic engineers need to start separating pedestrians and motorcyclists from trucks and cars. This will mean dedicated lanes separated by kerbs or barriers or large vehicles will intrude. 

 

Its not cheap, and they are only poor people so........it won't happen.

However, this has been successfully applied in Malaysia with dramatic reductions in motorcycle deaths.

 

Completely possible but as you said it won't happen in Thailand.

 

Neither the riders nor the authorities see it as a priority. ("Can't be arsed" syndrome)

Everyday when I go out and I have no choice but driving a car. I see motorbikes on suiside mission, trying overtake cars on opposite lane.

And I say please don't kill yourself by "my car". 

I'm guessing because the government makes motorbike riders stay to the left on the roads. Because everyone knows that staying to the left on the road is the SAFEST place for motorbikes! All those car doors opening and people pulling out in traffic in front of you... I'd guess 30-40% of motorbike accidents in Thailand happen because people are told and believe they must stay to the far left on the roadways. Which would mean that the Thai government is responsible for 30-40% of Thailand's motorbike accidents.

On ‎6‎/‎7‎/‎2017 at 9:39 AM, Briggsy said:

However, this has been successfully applied in Malaysia with dramatic reductions in motorcycle deaths.

 

Completely possible but as you said it won't happen in Thailand.

 

Neither the riders nor the authorities see it as a priority. ("Can't be arsed" syndrome)

The Thai solution is to sell more amulets.

Will the driver of the truck be charged? as is the case in accidents involving tourists.

1 hour ago, just.a.thought said:

Will the driver of the truck be charged? as is the case in accidents involving tourists.

SOP, nothing to do with tourists.