webfact Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Driver's coughing fit causes internet and power outage in Pathum Thani Picture: Daily News An 18 wheel truck driver told the media that he drove his vehicle into a post and telephone junction box after losing control during a coughing fit. Preecha, 44, was only slightly hurt but the collision in the Klong 2, Pathum Thani area left locals without electricity and the internet. He said he had been coughing for days - the media said don't drive if you are feeling ill. The report was part of Daily News' ongoing campaign to raise awareness about the carnage on the Thai roads. Wednesday was a relatively good day for fatalities with just 30 nationwide but the media, as usual, warned that these are just those that die at the scene of accidents. In reality the figures will be higher especially when all fatalities, both at the scene and in hospitals, are finally reported. Deaths at the scene this month are now at 404. The total for the year stands at 11,313. Thaivisa notes that the total death toll from road accidents in Thailand has generally been accepted as around 24,000 to 26,000 per annum. Source: Daily News -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2019-10-10 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smedly Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 hope he was checked for alcohol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 7 minutes ago, webfact said: after losing control during a coughing fit. Wow ! he's come up with a completely new excuse, expect to see more of it in the future,the brake failure was getting a bit old. regards worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Well the driver should get a medal for his very original excuse.... Coughing fit.???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YTP Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Another innocent stationary object bites the dust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Here's a novel idea for the transport authorities , make it unlawful to drive any car without an internal camera filming the driver !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesMad Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 3 hours ago, worgeordie said: Wow ! he's come up with a completely new excuse, expect to see more of it in the future,the brake failure was getting a bit old. regards worgeordie Next excuse will be that the brakes have a coughing fit ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 4 hours ago, colinneil said: Well the driver should get a medal for his very original excuse.... Coughing fit.???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgrazing Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 4 hours ago, webfact said: An 18 wheel truck driver told the media that he drove his vehicle into a post and telephone junction box after losing control during a coughing fit after a drag on a joint .. Seriously looking at the damage he weren't hanging about .. and he's facing the wrong way .. 4 hours ago, webfact said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almer Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 What a novel idea, a coughing fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nanglong218 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 The coughing fit became an effective excuse in Melbourne a few years ago......until a man, separated and angry with his wife, claimed that in his defence He drove his car off the road, avoided a tree and bushes and ended up in a dam some distance from the road. His three young sons on the back seat drowned. He's doing 40 years. Don't try it in Victoria. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidneyw Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Yep! Fit that post real good. Thanks cough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matzzon Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Next one up: diarrhea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soundspeed Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Coughing fit excuse here is older than brake failure. Avoiding a monitor lizard was the latest. The unrestrained 2yr old child on his fathers lap was killed possibly by the airbag or else hitting the windscreen. Speed is the underpinning factor in all of this carnage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 18 hours ago, webfact said: Wednesday was a relatively good day for fatalities with just 30 nationwide but the media All's well then ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiochaser Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 On 10/10/2019 at 6:14 AM, bluesofa said: I know this guy. But, he has an American accent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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