webfact Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Pattaya: British pensioner taken to hospital after roadside CPR - was crossing the road and collided with motorcycle A 77 year old British pensioner was rushed to hospital at 12.30 this morning after he crossed the road and was involved in a collision with a Honda motorcycle driven by a Thai man. Mr Vogel FM was seriously hurt and was given CPR by the side of the road by Sawang Boriboon foundation rescue staff. The bike was driven by Torpong, a sound engineer, who according to Siam Chon News, appeared drunk. He was only slightly injured but was also taken to hospital. The accident happened at Sen Thapya Road heading towards Jomtien Sai 2. A witness called Rattikan, 23, said that the old man was crossing the road when the motorcycle arrived at speed and they all went flying. Soure: Siam Chon News -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2021-02-19 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy from Kent Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 12:30 A.M. isn't as bad as 4:30 A.M. but the results can be the same. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thaibeachlovers Posted February 19, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 19, 2021 Strange headline, as shouldn't it be ...............................was crossing the road and a motorcycle collided with him 11 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mikebell Posted February 19, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 19, 2021 Just now, thaibeachlovers said: Strange headline, as shouldn't it be ...............................was crossing the road and a motorcycle collided with him It should be 'Another Drunk Thai <deleted> mows down elderly pedestrian.' 19 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post baansgr Posted February 19, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 19, 2021 Should read.."Speeding drunk Thai almost kills foreigner crossing road" Let's face it...switch the nationalities and that's what it would say in reverse. 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dmaxdan Posted February 19, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 19, 2021 21 minutes ago, webfact said: The bike was driven by Torpong, a sound engineer, who according to Siam Chon News, appeared drunk. So if he was drunk then he will be prosecuted and forced to pay all the Brit's hospital bills......Someone give me a slap, I must be dreaming! 11 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post foreverlomsak Posted February 19, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 19, 2021 I can just see some comments coming 1. He's a foreigner they are always at fault 2. It wouldn't of happened if he hadn't been here in Thailand 3. The m/c doesn't have insurance so the foreigner should pay for the repairs. All of which I have seen but in different contexts. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Joe Farang Posted February 19, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 19, 2021 2 hours ago, PatOngo said: I makes me wonder what a 77 year old man would be doing out at 12.30 am anyway? He was out crossing the road. Says so in the article 3 1 2 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStar Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 When will they ever learn? We need a sticky at the top of every page here wherein our TVF School Crossing Patrol Officers can all post their past advice complete with the supporting youtube vids. However, though they get the "stop and look both ways" bits, considering how Thais may drive on the wrong side, they tend to miss the "listen." 2 outta 3's not bad here, though, and who knows--a life could be saved! ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 1 hour ago, petermik said: Is there a law preventing folk of any age being out at that time...endless reasons why he could have been out...so basically what your implying is that the accident is his fault for being out so late Not at all, common sense says after midnight is the most dangerous time to be out in Pattaya as there are more drunks and thieves out at that time! I wonder did they breathalyse the mocy rider??? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverlomsak Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 1 hour ago, Joe Farang said: He was out crossing the road. Says so in the article Only 2 safe ways to cross the road get somebody else to go for you or hire an armored car from the army (even then you'd probably get a 16 wheeler having a go) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverlomsak Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Despite my joking comments hope he's OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safarimike11 Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 5 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said: Strange headline, as shouldn't it be ...............................was crossing the road and a motorcycle collided with him If it had been in the UK it would have said "he collided with a motorcycle" (TIC). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Matreusse Posted February 19, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 19, 2021 3 hours ago, PatOngo said: I makes me wonder what a 77 year old man would be doing out at 12.30 am anyway? Why? What's his age, the time or what he does with his time got to do with you or the accident? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Matreusse said: Why? What's his age, the time or what he does with his time got to do with you or the accident? Absolutely nothing, but hey, it is a public forum and comments are welcome! Or do you interpret it otherwise? Opinions are like noses, everyone's got one!!! Edited February 19, 2021 by PatOngo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matreusse Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Just now, PatOngo said: 4 minutes ago, Matreusse said: Why? What's his age, the time or what he does with his time got to do with you or the accident? Absolutely nothing, but hey, it is a public forum and comments are welcome! Or do you interpret it otherwise? No, I don't, that's why I asked you a question here but I'm glad that you realise that his activity, or the time of it, is nothing but his business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJRS1301 Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 3 hours ago, PatOngo said: I makes me wonder what a 77 year old man would be doing out at 12.30 am anyway? Just going home, 77 is not decrepit for everyone. I know some very fit and active people well into their 70s and more. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 28 minutes ago, PatOngo said: I thought home in bed would be a better place to be for a 77 yr old at that hour! I'm usually in bed with the wife at 10.30pm - it's far safer 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 5 minutes ago, RJRS1301 said: Just going home, 77 is not decrepit for everyone. I know some very fit and active people well into their 70s and more. I hope they know how to avoid Thai's on mocy's late at night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PatOngo Posted February 19, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 19, 2021 (edited) 7 minutes ago, flexomike said: makes me wonder why you would wonder, I always went by the proverb "Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise!" I never wound up in hospital from getting hit by a mocy at 12.30am! I happen to be a "Morning person", best part of the day for me! Edited February 19, 2021 by PatOngo 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animalmagic Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Just now, PatOngo said: I should think a 27 yr old has better reflexes and stamina than a 77 yr old! What do you reckon? Physically, yes. But, dependent on what drugs and alcohol the 27 year old had taken, who knows? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 2 minutes ago, animalmagic said: Physically, yes. But, dependent on what drugs and alcohol the 27 year old had taken, who knows? If they want to run the gauntlet at all hours, up to them! I really don't give a rat's toss! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuiDui48 Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 4 hours ago, Enzian said: I was walking on the sidewalk along Phloen Chit Road last night at 8 and a large guy on a large bicycle comes at me and I dismissively swing my arm to wave him past me on my left and he looks at me like I'm crazy. I'm not crazy, I'm 81, a feather can knock me down and it can be serious. Thais have no consideration for people who are strangers to them, none. Correct,i'm on bicycle and Thais have ZERO knowledge regarding driving safely...ZERO. Hope he will recoverfully and if the Thai man was drunk and at fault...PAYUP or Jail.Guess the Brit didn't have an insurance cause his old and VERY VERY expensive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mancub Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Strangely, seems to be named after a German radio station ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JayClay Posted February 19, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 19, 2021 17 minutes ago, PatOngo said: If they want to run the gauntlet at all hours, up to them! I really don't give a rat's toss! You certainly seem to... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 4 hours ago, PatOngo said: I makes me wonder what a 77 year old man would be doing out at 12.30 am anyway? What's the cut-off age? Asking for a friend... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 1 minute ago, klauskunkel said: What's the cut-off age? Asking for a friend... Up to your friend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KannikaP Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 52 minutes ago, RJRS1301 said: Just going home, 77 is not decrepit for everyone. I know some very fit and active people well into their 70s and more. And I know many more over 70s who should not be out after 10pm especially after a bevvy, who are not fit and active, and whos senses are not like they were at 40,50,60. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KannikaP Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 26 minutes ago, animalmagic said: Physically, yes. But, dependent on what drugs and alcohol the 27 year old had taken, who knows? ........what drugs and/or alcohol EITHER of them had taken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scammed Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 (edited) i cant make out who had right of way, that the old man was crossing the road gives a slight clue he was in the wrong, but without any overview of the place, its impossible to say Edited February 19, 2021 by scammed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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