smedly Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, webfact said: Horrific head on smash in the rain claims four lives the rain has nothing to do with it it is not illegal to drive in the rain however doing it safely is something entirely different and from looking at the video - the white vehicle was very obviously driving far to fast for the conditions RIP Edited May 20, 2020 by smedly 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Denim Posted May 20, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 20, 2020 15 hours ago, lazeeboy said: Hydroplaning is all too common in the rain doesn't matter how fast they were going once you loose it very hard to control itv But the average driver here has absolutely no idea what hydroplaning is. Never heard of it never taught it. I was driving in the heavy rain two days ago returning from Petchabun. Several times idiots blasted past me doing 100 plus. ( mostly pick ups but also one sedan ). Probably thought ' Look at that pussy in the slow lane doing 80. I'll show 'em how a man drives ' 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smedly Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 29 minutes ago, CNXexpat said: Too fast and perhaps bad quality tires. sitting at a traffic light yesterday and a Honda 1000RR stopped beside me - he had slicks on front and rear - apart from being illegal even in Thailand they are highly dangerous in the wet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smedly Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 37 minutes ago, Bob A Kneale said: Toyota pickups have steel beds, not plastic! they are still unbalanced and light at the rear and highly dangerous the ones they race have weights added to the rear to balance them out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipButty Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 First that was crazy driving, In the past I have owned both a Toyota vigo and a D-Max and the D-Max is Superior to the vigo at road holding the slightest bit of rain the back end of the vigo you could feel it moving about. The D-Max is a lot heavier so they tell me, I still have a D-Max slip it into 4X4 drive sweet as a nut 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vigilante Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 2 hours ago, keith101 said: RIP But absolute stupidity driving that fast in the rain . They never slow down in the rain...even motorbikes Ignorance of basic physics is frightening. On a related note. I've noticed in the past year or two, sh##loads of debris on the highways that has flown out the bed of pickups/trucks I don't remember that much in the past No idea that at 100+ kms per hour the wind will be of hurricane strength and will dislodge anything not tied down 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob A Kneale Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 1 hour ago, 473geo said: 1 hour ago, Bob A Kneale said: Toyota pickups have steel beds, not plastic! As you wish Bob - have good day As I wish? I stated a fact, are you disputing it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borzandy Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 Hoping the pickup driver is dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 22 hours ago, webfact said: Horrific head on smash in the rain claims four lives The white pick-up driver got his wish to the afterlife granted, shame he had to take others with him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asquith Production Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 Not sure if its the camera but the road actually bends to the right for the white vehicle so with the amount of water on the road it looks like he may of oversteered as well sending the back end around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burma Bill Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 19 hours ago, lazeeboy said: Hydroplaning is all too common in the rain doesn't matter how fast they were going once you loose it very hard to control itv Especially if the tyres are "dodgy", as many are in Thailand. Look at the tyres of commercial vehicles and buses, in particular, whilst waiting at a red traffic light - you may be amazed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadBouy Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 Lock down is over back to the real killer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardinalblue Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 (edited) 1. You drive to road conditions... 2. you always drive in the left lane unless valid reason to drive in the right lane 3. wrong place wrong time for one innocent victim 4. one guy takes out 3 more....more effective rate than the virus... 5. seat belts do serve a purpose... 6. stupid is what stupid does... Edited May 21, 2020 by cardinalblue 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyAndyAndy Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 Car damage doesn't look bad at all. Cabins are untouched. I'm really surprised they all died. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Triangle Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 The idiotic TV ads for these machines have a lot to answer for, these loons believe that they can drive as they want on any road surface and under any weather conditions with the resultant carnage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post giddyup Posted May 21, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 21, 2020 18 hours ago, 473geo said: Yeah you know trans that part of the truck bed that used to be metal and these days is plastic? If you need further explanation please do not hesitate to contact me ???? That "plastic" is only a liner, get your facts right. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubon farang Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 Everybody has been talking about the virus and forgot about the bad Thai drivers. No 1 Killer In Thailand and they have a police force that just stands by and watches it. I was actualy driving in the rain in ubon The speed limit is 80 klms . I was driving say around 60 klms because visibilty was very poor But the idiots flying past me had to be doing over 100Klms Coffins on wheels i call them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronaldo0 Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 Pick up going far too fast for conditions. Wonder if the pajero driver was wearing a seatbelt as the cab area looks pretty ok . I’m constantly telling my Thai wife to put her seatbelt on , first thing I do when I get in the car . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tchooptip Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 20 hours ago, keith101 said: RIP But absolute stupidity driving that fast in the rain . What you called stupidity I do call criminal just a slight difference in point of vue???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt1591 Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 20 hours ago, lazeeboy said: Hydroplaning is all too common in the rain doesn't matter how fast they were going once you loose it very hard to control itv 20 hours ago, 473geo said: These utes are dangerous at high speed, the plastic bed at the back means there is no weight over the back wheels unless they are loaded, accidents waiting to happen. I once saw a clown in an Dmax tailgating in the rain. Although the traffic was slow, he was able to have the rear come completely around during a panic stop. But, after getting headed back in the right direction, he continued to tailgate!Can't fix stupid! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gee Ku Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 And going opposite direction for social distancing, so witty Kotsak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricTh Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 (edited) Death by road accidents in Thailand is higher than Covid-19. Thai are bad drivers. Edited May 21, 2020 by EricTh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThailandRyan Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 19 hours ago, 473geo said: Yeah you know trans that part of the truck bed that used to be metal and these days is plastic? If you need further explanation please do not hesitate to contact me ???? It is called a bed liner.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xaos Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee4Life Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 (edited) 20 hours ago, 473geo said: These utes are dangerous at high speed, the plastic bed at the back means there is no weight over the back wheels unless they are loaded, accidents waiting to happen. It doesn't matter what you drive if you drive like an idiot. The extra cab portion of the pickup (I'm guessing that's what you call a "Ute") adds some weight, and it sounds like he had passengers to add further weight. You might have a point as for them being dangerous under certain conditions. It's really too bad the drivers poor judgement had to end the lives of so many others. My heart goes out to the families. Edited May 21, 2020 by Lee4Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
473geo Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 1 hour ago, giddyup said: That "plastic" is only a liner, get your facts right. Pleased you worked that out from my description as was the intention, well done And your point is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, 473geo said: Pleased you worked that out from my description as was the intention, well done And your point is? My point is that you said the bed was plastic, when in fact it is only plastic lined. Do I need to quote what you said? These utes are dangerous at high speed, the plastic bed at the back means there is no weight over the back wheels unless they are loaded, accidents waiting to happen. And also: Yeah you know trans that part of the truck bed that used to be metal and these days is plastic? So now you are back pedalling? Edited May 21, 2020 by giddyup 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy from Kent Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 Until the day this forum ceases to exist, people will be making identical comments about driving in Thailand. Nothing will change regarding driving here so I say just understand that and do the best driving you can: Don't speed, don't engage in road rage, stay aware, drive defensively, and don't drink drive. Now if the authorities really cared about deaths in Thailand from driving there would be barriers installed which would drastically cut down on deaths of oncoming traffic. And while they're at it, better planning of exits and on ramps could be done as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
473geo Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 8 minutes ago, giddyup said: My point is that you said the bed was plastic, when in fact it is only plastic lined. Do I need to quote what you said? These utes are dangerous at high speed, the plastic bed at the back means there is no weight over the back wheels unless they are loaded, accidents waiting to happen. Perhaps you should try removing the plastic 'lining' on a new ute and see what is left Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
473geo Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 5 minutes ago, Andy from Kent said: Until the day this forum ceases to exist, people will be making identical comments about driving in Thailand. Nothing will change regarding driving here so I say just understand that and do the best driving you can: Don't speed, don't engage in road rage, stay aware, drive defensively, and don't drink drive. Now if the authorities really cared about deaths in Thailand from driving there would be barriers installed which would drastically cut down on deaths of oncoming traffic. And while they're at it, better planning of exits and on ramps could be done as well. A valid point on the barriers, eradicate many similar accidents in other countries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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