webfact Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 British man killed in hit and run in Nakhon Ratchasima Police are investigating after a British man was killed in a hit and run accident in Nakhon Ratchasima on Wednesday night. The crash occurred just after 11.30pm on Wednesday.at an intersection near the Phon Lan gate in Muang district. The 43 year old man (name withheld) was found lying face down in the road with his badly damaged motorbike nearby. The man had suffered severe injuries to his head, neck and legs and could not be resuscitated despite the efforts of rescue workers. A witness told Thairath the man was hit by a truck which then fled the scene. Police will study CCTV of the area in order to try and locate the truck. -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2020-09-04 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Somtamnication Posted September 4, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 4, 2020 RIP. I hope they find that horrible person. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NE1 Posted September 4, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 4, 2020 (edited) So do I , so he can make a story up about how he didn't know he had hit him , and he gets a 1,000 baht fine. Edited September 4, 2020 by NE1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post richard_smith237 Posted September 4, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 4, 2020 Hope they find the CCTV footage. ----- I wonder if at 11:30pm there were any alcohol involved (either party). Would a Helmet have made a difference??? ----- Not specifically related to the Op, but more towards motorcycling safety. I made it a hard unequivocal rules years ago: - Never ride a motorcycle at night (unless its a local 7-11 trip on a sub soi) - Never ride with alcohol in my system - Never ride without a helmet - Never ride in flip-flops - If going further than the nearby shops (supermarket etc) on a major road (in day time) wear Boots, Gloves, Kevlar Jeans or riding pants, Moto-jacket with back protector and of course helmet. 9 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 Yeah, late night time, rural setting with little lights around tired drivers rushing home, man on a small m/bike and by the sound of it not wearing protective head gear, recipe for a disaster waiting to happen... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mywayboy Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 10 minutes ago, NE1 said: So do I , so he can make a story up about how he didn't know he had hit him , and he gets a 1,000 baht fine. Cat o nine tails when they catch him or her 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBKK Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 RiP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Henryford Posted September 4, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 4, 2020 I never ride (or drive) late at night. Even if you are sober 50% of other road users aren't. 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bert bloggs Posted September 4, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 4, 2020 22 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said: Hope they find the CCTV footage. ----- I wonder if at 11:30pm there were any alcohol involved (either party). Would a Helmet have made a difference??? ----- Not specifically related to the Op, but more towards motorcycling safety. I made it a hard unequivocal rules years ago: - Never ride a motorcycle at night (unless its a local 7-11 trip on a sub soi) - Never ride with alcohol in my system - Never ride without a helmet - Never ride in flip-flops - If going further than the nearby shops (supermarket etc) on a major road (in day time) wear Boots, Gloves, Kevlar Jeans or riding pants, Moto-jacket with back protector and of course helmet. I made a rule years ago ,never ride a motorbike in Thailand. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbeNormal Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 he was following his GPS which didn't tell him about the red light and they want special licence for a few hundred big bike riders - they need to think again RIP Tragic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 1 hour ago, richard_smith237 said: Hope they find the CCTV footage. ----- I wonder if at 11:30pm there were any alcohol involved (either party). Would a Helmet have made a difference??? ----- Not specifically related to the Op, but more towards motorcycling safety. I made it a hard unequivocal rules years ago: - Never ride a motorcycle at night (unless its a local 7-11 trip on a sub soi) - Never ride with alcohol in my system - Never ride without a helmet - Never ride in flip-flops - If going further than the nearby shops (supermarket etc) on a major road (in day time) wear Boots, Gloves, Kevlar Jeans or riding pants, Moto-jacket with back protector and of course helmet. Usually a helmet makes a difference I never drive my bike without. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post richard_smith237 Posted September 4, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 4, 2020 1 hour ago, bert bloggs said: I made a rule years ago ,never ride a motorbike in Thailand. That was my rule for many many years.... Then I got married and became a little suicidal !!!! Actually, I got married and my Wife and I had no real need for a car each. I got a motorcycle for convenience. I enjoy riding, even in Bangkok, but we just have to leave the ego at home, assume everyone will pull out in front of you etc and stick to some very serious common sense. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadilo Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 Where is the report saying he wasn’t wearing a helmet? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post colinneil Posted September 4, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 4, 2020 13 minutes ago, Kadilo said: Where is the report saying he wasn’t wearing a helmet? It does not mention helmet in the report, but study his injuries, serious head injuries, that suggests no helmet. When i had an accident, only part of my body without injury was my head, due to me wearing a helmet. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadilo Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 5 minutes ago, colinneil said: It does not mention helmet in the report, but study his injuries, serious head injuries, that suggests no helmet. When i had an accident, only part of my body without injury was my head, due to me wearing a helmet. Fair play. I thought I was missing a link or something. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 Covid 0 Lunatic drivers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert bloggs Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 3 hours ago, richard_smith237 said: That was my rule for many many years.... Then I got married and became a little suicidal !!!! Actually, I got married and my Wife and I had no real need for a car each. I got a motorcycle for convenience. I enjoy riding, even in Bangkok, but we just have to leave the ego at home, assume everyone will pull out in front of you etc and stick to some very serious common sense. we have a motorbike at home under a cover ,it is our sons ,he now has a car and has not used it for 4 years, lol,ive not ridden one since it was about 20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 3 hours ago, richard_smith237 said: That was my rule for many many years.... Then I got married and became a little suicidal !!!! Actually, I got married and my Wife and I had no real need for a car each. I got a motorcycle for convenience. I enjoy riding, even in Bangkok, but we just have to leave the ego at home, assume everyone will pull out in front of you etc and stick to some very serious common sense. I prefer my bike over my car, especially when its busy. But you have to be really careful. But in the crowded BKK streets usually it does not go fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 9 minutes ago, bert bloggs said: we have a motorbike at home under a cover ,it is our sons ,he now has a car and has not used it for 4 years, lol,ive not ridden one since it was about 20. Depends where you live if there is no heavy traffic and parking is easy id use a car. If parking is hell and its really busy then a motorbike makes sens. But again its a personal choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 7 hours ago, webfact said: Police will study CCTV of the area in order to try and locate the truck. I hope CCTV finds this person, leaving a person dead or dying is such a sick thing to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scot123 Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 Being hit by a truck I dont think a helmet would help. Driving or riding in Thailand is very much Russian Roulette as every second vehicle is trying to kill you. You can not relax and enjoy as you have to have 100% concentration all the time. Even an empty road can be a killer on a motorbike as dogs will run out into your path. It is an adrenaline ride but there are some great roads and beautiful scenery to ride and see. Everyone risk managed their own lives as it should be. I do miss riding my motorbikes in Thailand. Had some wonderful ride outs with a great bunch of Thais. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ54 Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 9 hours ago, richard_smith237 said: Never ride a motorcycle at night (unless its a local 7-11 trip on a sub soi) R.I.P. young man... Went on a 30 day trip on HD Road King up and across the US @ 9,000 miles planned to be at destination before dusk and succeeded all but once... no choice unless wanted to sleep in the woods... dangerous riding at night no matter how good you ride...and wear proper clothing.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poloshirt Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 Is it true that if you are a training pilot for airlines before you sign up for the training they want you to sign a legal binding document agreement that you will not be allowed to ride a motor-bike. If you break the agreement they will terminate your training. They don't want to waste lots of money training you as a pilot then you die in a motor bike accident. I was told about this. Anyone knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike787 Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 Another normal road kill day in LOS...RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trucking Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 10 hours ago, ezzra said: Yeah, late night time, rural setting with little lights around tired drivers rushing home, man on a small m/bike and by the sound of it not wearing protective head gear, recipe for a disaster waiting to happen... Phone Lan gate is in the city and well lit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rookiescot Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 Accidents happen. Its the hit and run part that bothers me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impulse Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 One more tragic data point, regardless of the details. Had the British guy been in a 4 wheeled vehicle, he'd be having dinner with his loved ones this evening. And they wouldn't be grieving the tragic news. Just a repair bill for the collision damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ctkong Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 A sad way to expire at such a young age in a foreign land. A hit and run too. Bikers will always be at a losing end regardless the right of way. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofthemountain Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 3 hours ago, poloshirt said: Is it true that if you are a training pilot for airlines before you sign up for the training they want you to sign a legal binding document agreement that you will not be allowed to ride a motor-bike. If you break the agreement they will terminate your training. They don't want to waste lots of money training you as a pilot then you die in a motor bike accident. I was told about this. Anyone knows. i have no idea but Tom Cruise in Top Gun movie wasn't ok with that Unfortunately no helmet a very bad example for a whole generation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofthemountain Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 13 hours ago, ezzra said: Yeah, late night time, rural setting with little lights around tired drivers rushing home... Please let me correct it for you Yeah, late night time, rural setting with little lights around drunk drivers rushing home... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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