webfact Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 British man dies in motorbike crash on Phuket Muay Thai street, Soi Ta-iad Witnesses heard the motorbike rev before the man lost control and hit the power pole. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub PHUKET: A British man died of head injuries last night (Jan 3) after the motorbike he was riding crashed into a power pole in Phuket’s renowned Muay Thai and MMA training street, Soi Ta-iad, in Chalong. Lt Col Kanan Somrak from the Chalong Police was notified of the accident at 8:30pm. Officers arrived to find a wrecked green Kawasaki Ninja 250SL motorbike beside a power pole in front of the Unit 27 training centre and the body of the man* lying beside it. Read more at https://www.thephuketnews.com/british-man-dies-in-motorbike-crash-on-phuket-muay-thai-street-soi-ta-iad-69885.php#euHHbB7lFKhHOQdh.99 -- © Copyright Phuket News 2019-01-04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 4, 2019 Author Share Posted January 4, 2019 British motorbike driver dies after collision with power pole in Chalong By Kritsada Mueanhawong A British male motorbike driver has died after colliding with a power pole in Soi Ta-iad (Soi Steroid) in Chalong. The Chalong Police were notified of the incident at 8.40pm last night at an electricity pole in Soi Ta-iad. Police and Emergency responders arrived to find a Kawasaki Ninja 250CC motorbike crashed on the road near the power pole. Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/phuket/british-motorbike-driver-dies-after-collision-with-power-pole-in-chalong -- © Copyright The Thaiger 2019-01-04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacuum Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Quote he came to a curve at high speed he lost control and collided with the power pole Quote Witnesses heard the motorbike rev before the man lost control and hit the power pole. Sad really, rented a 'powerful' bike instead of a scooter. Obviously to much power for him to handle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 That's one hell of a anti theft chain in the photo !! R.I.P to the rider 3 minutes ago, Vacuum said: a 'powerful' bike instead of a scooter even a 50cc scooter can go fast enough to kill the rider if you smash into a concrete pylon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvaviator Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 he came to a curve at high speed he lost control and collided with the power pole Witnesses heard the motorbike rev before the man lost control and hit the power pole. Sad really, rented a 'powerful' bike instead of a scooter. Obviously to much power for him to handle. Does anyone know if he had a helmet ?Sent from my iPad using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oziex1 Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 24 minutes ago, Vacuum said: Sad really, rented a 'powerful' bike instead of a scooter. Obviously to much power for him to handle. Wouldn't call a 250 a powerful bike but the nature of motorcycling leaves you vulnerable when you loose control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donim Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 1 hour ago, webfact said: Is the motorbike going to jail? Steercuffed with big fat chains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC1701A Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 " The British man died at the scene of fatal head injuries from the impact. He had also suffered a broken arm and a broken neck, police reported." helmet? A Kawasaki Ninja 250 is like a starter level rice rocket. It can really move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacuum Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 54 minutes ago, johng said: even a 50cc scooter can go fast enough to kill the rider if you smash into a concrete pylon Correct, but witnesses heard the bike "rev" when he arrived to the bend, wich suggest that he overpowered the engine (you can't do this on 50cc scooter) and lost control of the rear wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marqus12 Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 With all due respect but how this Briton managed to kill himself on this tertiary road full of speed bumps ? Somchai taught him how to ride ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 A troll post and a reply have been removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arithai12 Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Wasn't there another fatal accident involving a powerful motorbike and its two riders, also Muay Thai athletes, more or less in the same area not long ago? That time it was against a u-turning car instead of a pilon, but still a matter of speed and control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulic Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 RIP, condolences to the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipButty Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 That chain looks like it belongs to an Elephant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipButty Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 30 minutes ago, arithai12 said: Wasn't there another fatal accident involving a powerful motorbike and its two riders, also Muay Thai athletes, more or less in the same area not long ago? That time it was against a u-turning car instead of a pilon, but still a matter of speed and control. That was on Chao far road near the entrance to Land and House Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipButty Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 1 hour ago, marqus12 said: With all due respect but how this Briton managed to kill himself on this tertiary road full of speed bumps ? Somchai taught him how to ride ? They drive around the speed bumps see it all the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galactus Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 RIP. again, greedy bike rental shops renting bikes whoever can walk and talk without asking a valid riding permit. those greedy rental shops claimed and still claiming lives and nothing happens to them! before, phuket police was made it clear like bike rental shops have to ask a valid riding permit to ride a bike but as Phuket is the land of mafia, nothing happens as usual. some bike rental shops make their money while some tourists die and they even ask for repairs from the family of the deceased like idiots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE1 Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 I don't think you can blame the rental shops. They didn't force him to rent the bike , or make him ride the bike beyond his capabilities. I haven't read the whole story , but maybe he had a license. Never the less people who have licenses are not always safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacuum Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 34 minutes ago, ChipButty said: They drive around the speed bumps see it all the time ....to keep up the speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marqus12 Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 19 minutes ago, Galactus said: RIP. again, greedy bike rental shops renting bikes whoever can walk and talk without asking a valid riding permit. those greedy rental shops claimed and still claiming lives and nothing happens to them! before, phuket police was made it clear like bike rental shops have to ask a valid riding permit to ride a bike but as Phuket is the land of mafia, nothing happens as usual. some bike rental shops make their money while some tourists die and they even ask for repairs from the family of the deceased like idiots! I do not know if your post is just socialist bull**it ... or the result of assimilation in Thainess and blaming the scooter manufacturer for the high number of people killed on the roads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 32 minutes ago, Vacuum said: ....to keep up the speed. Driving around the speed bumps slows down considerably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burma Bill Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 From the photos, there does not appear to be a HELMET lying nearby unless the rider was taken to hospital still wearing it. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balo Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 SO no helmet ? Would not surprise me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benmart Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 18 hours ago, Vacuum said: Correct, but witnesses heard the bike "rev" when he arrived to the bend, wich suggest that he overpowered the engine (you can't do this on 50cc scooter) and lost control of the rear wheel. Let me see. A "witness" makes a statement, which is read and a suggested conclusion is arrived at. Simply amazing that someone far removed from the actual scene, can speculate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacuum Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 28 minutes ago, Benmart said: Let me see. A "witness" makes a statement, which is read and a suggested conclusion is arrived at. Simply amazing that someone far removed from the actual scene, can speculate. Witness=someone at or near the scene. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Croc Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 Apparently no speed bumps nearby, just a bend in the narrow road which the bike missed by a lot. He would have hit buildings if the post hadn't got him first. Obviously going much too fast for the environment. The chains seemed to be there to mark a no parking zone in front of the gym door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete1980 Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 17 hours ago, Galactus said: RIP. again, greedy bike rental shops renting bikes whoever can walk and talk without asking a valid riding permit. those greedy rental shops claimed and still claiming lives and nothing happens to them! before, phuket police was made it clear like bike rental shops have to ask a valid riding permit to ride a bike but as Phuket is the land of mafia, nothing happens as usual. some bike rental shops make their money while some tourists die and they even ask for repairs from the family of the deceased like idiots! 17 hours ago, marqus12 said: I do not know if your post is just socialist bull**it ... or the result of assimilation in Thainess and blaming the scooter manufacturer for the high number of people killed on the roads Once again, we have an incident when a farang is totally responsible but the peanut gallery wants to turn it around and blame it on the Thais. I dont even read the comments sections usually as regards to thais having road accidents because i get annoyed by the racist comments targeting ALL thais and their intellegence levels. Most thais are safe good drivers. Most Thais dont die in road accidents. But when a farang has an accident the posters still turn it around and blame the lovely Thai people who are our hosts and allow us to live hear. The number one reason that the road toll is so high is because of the amount of motorbikes which more than 80% of the deaths occur. Another reason is many travel to bangkok and other provinces so times when there are public holidays many of them travel hundreds of kms to visit their loved ones. The following links are all accidents caused by westerners but each thread is full of racist comments towards our hosts. How about we tone down the racism on thaivisa. People in glass houses. Show some respect. the thais are in the whole, very nice people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 " Most Thais don't die in road accidents." just 396 over the holidays. regards Worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete1980 Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 16 minutes ago, worgeordie said: " Most Thais don't die in road accidents." just 396 over the holidays. regards Worgeordie Yes, most on bikes and it looks like they were not all thai either. Nor are all the accidents caused by thais as shown. Every country has increased increased road tolls over the holiday period due to more people on the roads. Regards Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacuum Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 22 minutes ago, Pete1980 said: Every country has increased increased road tolls over the holiday period due to more people on the roads. Thailand seems to be an exception. The road tolls are about the same any day of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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