Popular Post webfact 82,710 Posted December 5, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted December 5, 2019 Drunk driver blames his GPS after he gets stuck on the railway line Picture: Daily News A railway official told the Thai media that they found a drunk driver behind the wheel of a Toyota Hilux that had got stuck on the railway line in northern Bangkok. Pornthep Srima, 29, was immobile - but furious - behind the wheel. He blamed Google Maps and his GPS for directing him along the line between Lak Si and Bang Khen stations near the North Park estate. Police recorded an alcohol level of 142 mg, nearly three times the legal limit and charged him with DUI at Thung Song Hong police station. Picture: Daily News The railway official said it was 3 am and lucky for him that there were no trains running. Delays were still caused as it took five hours to get the vehicle off the track. Apart from DUI the driver could also face charges for damaging railway property. Source: Daily News -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2019-12-05 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info 14 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post TConthePC 184 Posted December 5, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted December 5, 2019 Blames his gps, yep. GPS = General P*sshead State. 4 14 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post worgeordie 44,944 Posted December 5, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted December 5, 2019 That's the 2nd driver using the railway tracks in just a few days, so interesting times ahead if when or ever they get the fast trains in operation.I expect they will be fenced along both sides of the track, but they will find a way to cross or even get onto the tracks. regards Worgeordie 10 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post mok199 11,343 Posted December 5, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted December 5, 2019 He apparently found ''The road less travelled''... 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post mercman24 7,962 Posted December 5, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted December 5, 2019 and we had a postings recently about Thais not acepting blame, a classic case and 3 times over the limit. that should be a 2 year ban in my books but probably a small fine in reality, and off he goes on his merry way until he kills some innocent person, 8 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post PatOngo 48,031 Posted December 5, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted December 5, 2019 1 hour ago, mok199 said: He apparently found ''The road less travelled''... I hope he also found that he is a total moron, though I doubt it! 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Vacuum 14,704 Posted December 5, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted December 5, 2019 2 hours ago, webfact said: He blamed Google Maps and his GPS for directing him along the line between Lak Si and Bang Khen stations near the North Park estate. So he blindly followed the GPS anad didn't realized that he was driving on the railroad? He should stop drinking as he obviously can't handle alcohol. 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Old Croc 9,657 Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 When fully autonomous cars with no pedals or steering wheel become the norm, could you still be caught for drunken driving? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post toofarnorth 4,273 Posted December 5, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted December 5, 2019 5 hours to get the vehicle .................................. 3 blokes could have tipped it off the tracks ...........then left it there so the owner would not be back out pi$$ed again later. 6 2 Link to post Share on other sites
ratcatcher 29,616 Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 2 hours ago, worgeordie said: That's the 2nd driver using the railway tracks in just a few days, so interesting times ahead if when or ever they get the fast trains in operation.I expect they will be fenced along both sides of the track, but they will find a way to cross or even get onto the tracks. regards Worgeordie If you look at the photo again, the concrete structure to the right is carrying a railway line. HSR will also be above grade and the lowing herd and away from incapable drivers like this one. . 1 Link to post Share on other sites
sammieuk1 20,821 Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 Lucky the 3pm train was delayed more like Link to post Share on other sites
ratcatcher 29,616 Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 A Thai driving over ties? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
AhFarangJa 12,056 Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 33 minutes ago, Vacuum said: So he blindly followed the GPS anad didn't realized that he was driving on the railroad? He should stop drinking as he obviously can't handle alcohol. I have a better idea for everyone, keep drinking and stop driving as he is obviously inept at that.... Link to post Share on other sites
worgeordie 44,944 Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 22 minutes ago, ratcatcher said: If you look at the photo again, the concrete structure to the right is carrying a railway line. HSR will also be above grade and the lowing herd and away from incapable drivers like this one. . So the high speed railway, to Nong Khai or wherever it's going to the North of Bangkok,will all be elevated ? or did they cancel that project. regards Worgeordie Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Reigntax 11,242 Posted December 5, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted December 5, 2019 3 hours ago, worgeordie said: That's the 2nd driver using the railway tracks in just a few days, so interesting times ahead if when or ever they get the fast trains in operation.I expect they will be fenced along both sides of the track, but they will find a way to cross or even get onto the tracks. regards Worgeordie They could be 30m above ground and Somchai will still find a way to drive on them. The high speed train will just have a few stops to clear the vehicles away before proceeding 3 Link to post Share on other sites
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