webfact Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 By Nop Meechukhun Banglamung, Chonburi – A 51-year-old female motorcyclist was seriously injured after reportedly crashing into a car in the opposite lane in front of Soi Chalerm Prakiat 35 in the Banglamung district, Chonburi, during the early hours of this morning, May 16th. Rescuers from Sawang Boribun Thammasathan and local police arrived at the scene after being alerted of the incident around midnight. Motorist Narumol Kaewmanee, 51, was discovered and rushed to the hospital for treatment. Her crashed motorcycle was spotted at the front of an SUV vehicle that was also damaged from the accident. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2021/05/16/female-motorcyclist-51-seriously-injured-after-crashing-into-suv-driving-in-the-opposite-lane-in-pattaya-area/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2021-05-17 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jacko45k Posted May 16, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 16, 2021 (edited) Sadly a frequent occurrence and I get an impression middle aged or slightly older women often ride on the wrong side of the road. (I watch them carefully coming towards me on the Railway Line Bypass every time I use it). It is one reason driving well out from the edge of the road is necessary, along with people also coming out from sideroads without stopping, and Songtaews stopping willy-nilly. The SUV has out of town plates and maybe is not used to this. The other disturbing fact is most people attending seem more intent in recording video! Edited May 16, 2021 by jacko45k 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canopus1969 Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 Hope the SUV was not badly damaged 2 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BestB Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 Saw the whole thing. Was pretty dark and no traffic at all. some surprising things was people driving by stopping to assist with traffic, not a single person touched her or tried to help her. rescue arrived in about 12-15 mins PS. She was not on the wrong side of the road but was very close if not on the other side of the road , possibly turning 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sungod Posted May 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 17, 2021 1 hour ago, BestB said: some surprising things was people driving by stopping to assist with traffic, not a single person touched her or tried to help her. How could they when they had phones in their hands taking photos? 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post LazySlipper Posted May 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 17, 2021 "Female motorcyclist, 51, seriously injured after crashing into SUV driving in the opposite lane in Pattaya area" Hmmmm 3 hours ago, jacko45k said: Sadly a frequent occurrence and I get an impression middle aged or slightly older women often ride on the wrong side of the road. 4 hours ago, webfact said: Banglamung, Chonburi – A 51-year-old female motorcyclist was seriously injured after reportedly crashing into a car in the opposite Looking at the heading... reading what a poster wrote and then double checking the caption I am finally understanding what the writer of this article is trying to say... "after crashing into SUV driving in the opposite lane in Pattaya area" This sentence is terribly misleading ... Who is driving in the opposite lane? Sometimes TV reporters really ... muffle things up... they should do some proofreading before posting... utterly confusing article... 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poet Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 1 minute ago, LazySlipper said: Sometimes TV reporters really ... muffle things up... they should do some proofreading before posting... utterly confusing article... To be fair, the TV staff are not native English speakers. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BestB Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 17 minutes ago, sungod said: How could they when they had phones in their hands taking photos? Actually they used phones as torches to keep area lid and not have someone drive over her. at least 3 cars stopped to assist, only 1 had enough brain to park car right in front with hazard lights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerryd Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 I've noticed this a lot on #3 road (this accident would have been about a block before the South Pattaya/#3 road intersection). People (going in both directions) will cross the center dividing line in anticipation of crossing the road. I've seen some who are almost entirely in the other lane because, you know, that extra 2 meters means you have the jump on anyone else that may try to get ahead of you. Maybe the SUV had a dash cam and they'll be able to figure out what happened, though I doubt we'll ever hear what the outcome ends up being. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 33 minutes ago, LazySlipper said: "Female motorcyclist, 51, seriously injured after crashing into SUV driving in the opposite lane in Pattaya area" Hmmmm Looking at the heading... reading what a poster wrote and then double checking the caption I am finally understanding what the writer of this article is trying to say... "after crashing into SUV driving in the opposite lane in Pattaya area" This sentence is terribly misleading ... Who is driving in the opposite lane? Sometimes TV reporters really ... muffle things up... they should do some proofreading before posting... utterly confusing article... "TV reporters" did not write this article, The Pattaya News wrote it: https://thepattayanews.com/2021/05/16/female-motorcyclist-51-seriously-injured-after-crashing-into-suv-driving-in-the-opposite-lane-in-pattaya-area/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KhunBENQ Posted May 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 17, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, LazySlipper said: This sentence is terribly misleading ... Who is driving in the opposite lane? Very good point. I am not a native speaker and quite confused. "Female motorcyclist, 51, seriously injured after crashing into SUV driving in the opposite lane in Pattaya area" or "Female motorcyclist, 51, driving in the opposite lane seriously injured after crashing into SUV in Pattaya area" Edited May 17, 2021 by KhunBENQ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CALSinCM Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 The genetic trait for riding on the wrong side of the road won't be passed down in that family linage. No traffic enforcement so in continues unabated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinca tinca Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 2 hours ago, BestB said: Actually they used phones as torches to keep area lid and not have someone drive over her. at least 3 cars stopped to assist, only 1 had enough brain to park car right in front with hazard lights thort hazard lights were only to be used if driving straight ON at a road junction !!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 8 minutes ago, tinca tinca said: thort hazard lights were only to be used if driving straight ON at a road junction !!!!! Or parking in everyone's way at the fried chicken shack. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongTimeLurker Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 I hope she was wearing a mask so the police don't fine her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongTimeLurker Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 5 hours ago, BestB said: some surprising things was people driving by stopping to assist with traffic, not a single person touched her or tried to help her. The bystanders were probably not trained paramedics so sensibly thought to wait for someone that may know what they are doing to turn up. NEVER move an accident victim if you don't know what you are doing, they may have internal injuries and you could kill them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Barry Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 7 hours ago, jacko45k said: The other disturbing fact is most people attending seem more intent in recording video! What do you expect them to do? It is a well-known policy in Thailand to not get involved in any way as you might be implicated. Part of the culture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 39 minutes ago, Bangkok Barry said: What do you expect them to do? Mind their own business? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 Troll post and replies removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BestB Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 4 hours ago, tinca tinca said: thort hazard lights were only to be used if driving straight ON at a road junction !!!!! Oh imagine that someone used the lights to protect injured person, how dare are they ????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BestB Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 3 hours ago, LongTimeLurker said: The bystanders were probably not trained paramedics so sensibly thought to wait for someone that may know what they are doing to turn up. NEVER move an accident victim if you don't know what you are doing, they may have internal injuries and you could kill them. Holding hand or reassuring injured person would not kill them nor has ever killed anyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thailandusauk Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 13 hours ago, jacko45k said: Sadly a frequent occurrence and I get an impression middle aged or slightly older women often ride on the wrong side of the road. (I watch them carefully coming towards me on the Railway Line Bypass every time I use it). It is one reason driving well out from the edge of the road is necessary, along with people also coming out from sideroads without stopping, and Songtaews stopping willy-nilly. The SUV has out of town plates and maybe is not used to this. The other disturbing fact is most people attending seem more intent in recording video! I have read on this forum that old foreigners are the best driver and will never die, is it true ? So motorbikes are vert safe for oldies ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 9 hours ago, thailandusauk said: I have read on this forum that old foreigners are the best driver and will never die, is it true ? So motorbikes are vert safe for oldies ? Yes, just drive very slowly and there is less chance of a serious incident. Motorcycles are best forgotten when one gets too old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongTimeLurker Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 On 5/17/2021 at 5:23 PM, BestB said: Holding hand or reassuring injured person would not kill them nor has ever killed anyone True, and that would be a nice thing to do. But maybe they just wanted to sell their selfie to Thai Rath to get on the front page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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