webfact Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 Chinese tourists injured in Chalong ATV accident By Kritsada Mueanhawong Two Chinese tourists have sustained injuries after driving an ATV (All Terrain Vehicle – Dune Buggy) off the side of a hillside in Karon. Rescue workers heard about the accident on the Nark Kerd Hills in Karon at 4.20pm yesterday (Sunday). When they arrived they found the two injured female Chinese tourists. The pair were identified as 28 year old HUANG GUANG JUN, who sustained hip injuries, and 26 year old JIN TING, who sustained knees injuries from the crash. Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/phuket/chinese-tourists-injured-in-chalong-atv-accident -- © Copyright The Thaiger 2019-01-28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xylophone Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 A few more boats sinking and bus crashes and they might consider it is not safe to come here any more. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacuum Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 14 minutes ago, xylophone said: they might consider it is not safe to come here any more In this case, they could go anywhere and the result would be the same. Quote Staffers have told police that they were both on the same ATV. When they started the ATV they hadn’t realised that it was in reverse gear. The ATV suddenly reversed straight back down the hill. I have no words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mok199 Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 Drive it like a rental.....hair straight back ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xylophone Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 7 minutes ago, Vacuum said: In this case, they could go anywhere and the result would be the same. They can go anywhere they like as long as it's not Thailand............now I know how the Spanish felt when they were invaded by the loud, low class, ignorant yobs and conmen of yore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RotBenz8888 Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 Is a driving license required to rent one of these vehicles, or are they considered to be a "toy"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelepulse Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 12 minutes ago, RotBenz8888 said: Is a driving license required to rent one of these vehicles, or are they considered to be a "toy"? The necessary license is called Baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 1 hour ago, steelepulse said: The necessary license is called Baht. Anybody know of a country where it is different, and a DL is required to drive on of these on private property? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 1 hour ago, RotBenz8888 said: Is a driving license required to rent one of these vehicles, or are they considered to be a "toy"? Only if the operator wishes to have liability insurance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 All good for the Chinese in "Safe Thailand"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacuum Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 2 hours ago, stevenl said: Anybody know of a country where it is different, and a DL is required to drive on of these on private property? Didn't know it was, but then, I'm not familiar with that area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Christmas13 Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 4 hours ago, xylophone said: A few more boats sinking and bus crashes and they might consider it is not safe to come here any more. ???? Has it ever been safe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oziex1 Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 Some one lost their life on one of these in this area recently, dangerous machines in inexperienced hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipButty Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 4 hours ago, RotBenz8888 said: Is a driving license required to rent one of these vehicles, or are they considered to be a "toy"? Not even legal on the road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arithai12 Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 3 hours ago, stevenl said: Anybody know of a country where it is different, and a DL is required to drive on of these on private property? I don't know about this specific ride, but I see lots of those driving on public roads. As for DL, I think we know the answer: even if required, a convenient envelope will ensure there won't be any checks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 26 minutes ago, arithai12 said: I don't know about this specific ride, but I see lots of those driving on public roads. As for DL, I think we know the answer: even if required, a convenient envelope will ensure there won't be any checks. See previous post, illegal on the public road. Not applicable here though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nasa123 Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 Every ATV in phuket are import from China, no singel ATV are paid tax fore and every ATV are illegal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeycu Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 8 hours ago, VocalNeal said: Only if the operator wishes to have liability insurance? In Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arithai12 Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 5 hours ago, stevenl said: See previous post, illegal on the public road. Not applicable here though. Do you know for a fact that they didn't drive on a public road first to reach that place? That's what they do on the hill between Nai Harn and Kata, before turning into the terrain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupatria Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 The good news is- it keeps them from drowning in the sea for one week or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 8 hours ago, arithai12 said: Do you know for a fact that they didn't drive on a public road first to reach that place? That's what they do on the hill between Nai Harn and Kata, before turning into the terrain. Seems unlikely they were not on a public road temporary. But it seems that has no bearing on this accident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelepulse Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 10 hours ago, arithai12 said: Do you know for a fact that they didn't drive on a public road first to reach that place? That's what they do on the hill between Nai Harn and Kata, before turning into the terrain. Only a matter of time until a serious accident there. When you have 10-15 of these vehicles following each other and a motorist looking to pass into oncoming traffic, it's only a matter of time. These things are a hazard on the roads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmitch Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 1 hour ago, steelepulse said: Only a matter of time until a serious accident there. When you have 10-15 of these vehicles following each other and a motorist looking to pass into oncoming traffic, it's only a matter of time. These things are a hazard on the roads. Agree. This is Big Buddha Hill they're talking about and there are far too many of these ATVs operating there and just off the main road. As far as I know they all use the public road up there, before and/or after the off-road tracks, where they are very annoying for the increasing number of hikers taking the trail from Kata/Karon to Big Buddha. But it's all about money and no doubt the taxi and minibus drivers get commission from the ATV guys (they certainly do from the elephant camps). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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