webfact Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Pedestrian catapulted over taxi - lands on back window but lives Sanook published a picture of the aftermath of an accident yesterday morning when a Bangkok taxi hit a pedestrian in Muang district of Pathum Thani north west of Bangkok. The victim was crossing and was hit by the taxi that had come down from a bridge near the entrance to Nakharin Anusorn school on Route 345. Fifty nine year old Samart Chatsanguanchai was covered in blood and appeared to have broken his right arm and right leg - but he was alive and was taken by the Poh Teck Tung foundation to nearby Krung Siam St Carlos hospital. Taxi driver Sa-art, 50, from Nonthaburi said that he was taking a passenger from bang Bua Thong to Rangsit. The man ran out in front of him and he could not brake in time. The man was catapulted over the vehicle from the left side and landed on the back window. Sa-art immediately called police and the rescue services. Witnesses corroborated his story. But he will still be charged with negligent driving, said Muang Pathum Thani police. Source: Sanook -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2019-02-14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 I wonder if the taxi driver has the meter running for 'excess baggage'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC1701A Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 5 minutes ago, webfact said: Fifty nine year old Samart Chatsanguanchai wow he is in good shape for 59. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC1701A Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 7 minutes ago, webfact said: Taxi driver Sa-art, 50, from Nonthaburi said that he was taking a passenger from bang Bua Thong to Rangsit. The man ran out in front of him and he could not brake in time. 7 minutes ago, webfact said: Witnesses corroborated his story. But he will still be charged with negligent driving, said Muang Pathum Thani police. because the police are morons? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SammyT Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Probably should have used that pedestrian overbridge in the background... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingtlger Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 6 minutes ago, webfact said: The man ran out in front of him and he could not brake in time. 6 minutes ago, webfact said: Witnesses corroborated his story. But he will still be charged with negligent driving, said Muang Pathum Thani police. This is a first for me... It seems like the cars or vehicles always have the right of way in Thailand. I have been nearly run over crossing streets, even legitimate crosswalks in Thailand. Drivers have no respect for pedestrians, the rule seems to be: The bigger vehicle always gets right of way. The driver was probably going too fast in the first place. Hope the man makes a full recovery.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon43 Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 wow he is in good shape for 59. Perhaps you are comparing him to the typical 59 year old 'farang' that you see in Thailand. Some of us farangs of the same age (I'm 59) look very similar in body composition to that lucky/unlucky guy ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 8 minutes ago, NCC1701A said: wow he is in good shape for 59. Not the shape I would like to get I'm not the parcel shelf type of guy???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith101 Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 21 minutes ago, webfact said: Samart Chatsanguanchai This man should be charged for negligence causing an accident by crossing the road and not using the overhead footbridge . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RotBenz8888 Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 26 minutes ago, SammyT said: Probably should have used that pedestrian overbridge in the background... The not so Samart: " i rather die than walk all those stairs to the foot bridge..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nong Khai Man Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 The man ran out in front of him and he could not brake in time.......Wot ?? You mean the Brakes were actually Working...?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavideol Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 maybe driver was multitasking.... yesterday's driver multitask for hours and no problem, this one was not as lucky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 26 minutes ago, SammyT said: Probably should have used that pedestrian overbridge in the background... Yes the bridge is real close, so many locals still run over roads with bridges so close they still avoid them. I see the same thing we got an U turn at 400 meters but they all take the other U turn against traffic. So many people just don't care about safety / rules when its only a little bit further to be safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 21 minutes ago, simon43 said: Perhaps you are comparing him to the typical 59 year old 'farang' that you see in Thailand. Some of us farangs of the same age (I'm 59) look very similar in body composition to that lucky/unlucky guy ???? Yes for many staying in shape is not high on their list of important things to do. That said, its a personal choice I don't blame them its easier to not stay in shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeycu Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 This is quite rare, a taxi stopping to pick up a fare. Did he leave the meter running while waiting for the cops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prairieboy Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 58 minutes ago, flyingtlger said: The bigger vehicle always gets right of way. My Australian buddy called it "The Right of Weight." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacuum Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 1 hour ago, flyingtlger said: I have been nearly run over crossing streets ...wearing blinkers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 1 hour ago, SammyT said: Probably should have used that pedestrian overbridge in the background... Those are only for standing under while waiting for a taxi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 4 hours ago, Nong Khai Man said: The man ran out in front of him and he could not brake in time.......Wot ?? You mean the Brakes were actually Working...?? He said he could not brake in time.... he didn't say he used them ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommysboy Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 4 hours ago, NCC1701A said: wow he is in good shape for 59. Was ...... you mean...sadly. I wonder why the driver was charged? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 5 hours ago, NCC1701A said: wow he is in good shape for 59. Only for his insurance claim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamyai3 Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 6 hours ago, NCC1701A said: wow he is in good shape for 59. He was in somewhat better shape before bouncing off the bonnet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atyclb Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 10 hours ago, NCC1701A said: because the police are morons? because it incentivizes the taxi driver to provide negotiation fees to police Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poopyface Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 10 hours ago, NCC1701A said: wow he is in good shape for 59. Not anymore he isn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emptypockets Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 14 hours ago, simon43 said: Perhaps you are comparing him to the typical 59 year old 'farang' that you see in Thailand. Some of us farangs of the same age (I'm 59) look very similar in body composition to that lucky/unlucky guy ???? Not knocking you Simon, you've posted your photos before and good on you for making the effort. I know guys in the village here (and in Northern Myanmar) who are practically Bruce Lee to look at in their late 50's early 60's....they don't need to work out , they have always worked hard. Respect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregorio1 Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 There is a pedestrian bridge in front of the taxi. Did he fall from the bridge onto the taxi, I think not. And yet the taxi driver will be cited for the inappropriate behaviour of the pedestrian. Usually, I side with the pedestrians as Thais seem to have forgotten what it is to walk in the city and it can be quite frightening from my experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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