webfact Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Australian tourist injured after car crushes his bike into safety barrierEakkapop ThongtubPHUKET: -- Australian tourist, 27-year-old Christopher Collinge, was taken to hospital today (January 5) after a car drove into his motorbike on the Patong Hill, crushing him between the car and the safety barrier.Kathu police were called to the scene on Patong Hill around 4pm this afternoon, when Mr Collinge's four friends helped him up after the crash near Kuan Yang area.He suffered an injury to his shoulder and elbows from the fall, and was taken to Patong Hospital.Police said from their initial investigation, the five tourists were riding their motorbikes down the hill when one motorist drove too close and crashed into Mr Collinge, driving his bike into the safety barrier. The car driver did not stop.Source: http://www.thephuketnews.com/australian-tourist-injured-after-car-crushes-his-bike-into-safety-barrier-43847.php-- Phuket News 2014-01-06 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chooka Posted January 6, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted January 6, 2014 Driver didn't stop, surprise surprise. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felt 35 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Seems peripheral vision is unheard of here. I see this daily, the local drivers change position and see just straight in front of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dararasmi Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Someone states their opinion, unpopular as it may be, and they are ganged up on. What's up with that? Am I not allowed to think motorcycles are dangerous and those who ride them foolish? Lighten up, fellas. Jeez... (I won't go as far as to say I laugh every time I hear about a foreigner having a motorcycle accident in Thailand, but...I do.) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deecee10 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Ride a bike in Phuket and you deserve anything that comes your way...so to speak. (Anywhere, really.) Don't think the word 'deserve' is the best. However you've got to be aware of the risks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pomthai Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Hope he makes a speedy recovery. I expect the authorities will now have to add dangerous cars and motorbikes to their list of banned vehicles on that hill. Better still lets all walk over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eezergood Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Ride a bike in Phuket and you deserve anything that comes your way...so to speak. (Anywhere, really.) Don't think the word 'deserve' is the best. However you've got to be aware of the risks. Some people have no choice, either financial or lack of public transport! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
car720 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 I just dropped by this page to have a look at the article and responses but (WOW!!) what I saw was more newsworthy than the article itself. One person (unknown to me) made what appeared to be a simple enough comment and was openly attacked. I may not agree with what you say but I will defend to the death your right to say it. What ever happened to that. Perhaps one of the participants is an administrator. I would hope not. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KarenBravo Posted January 6, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted January 6, 2014 Ride a bike in Phuket and you deserve anything that comes your way...so to speak. (Anywhere, really.) What an amazingly stupid statement. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 I must say that considering the way some of the tourists drive (especially Chinese who have clearly never ridden a bike and groups of youngsters) the number of serious accidents is surprisingly low. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eezergood Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Lucky you are here! Please also post the rest of the Voltaire phrase- something about not saying it to me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Halion Posted January 6, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted January 6, 2014 Ride a bike in Phuket and you deserve anything that comes your way...so to speak. (Anywhere, really.) Most people would call you an A--HOLE, I would have to agree with them. I hope the guy has a speedy and full recovery and the douche bag driver gets his just deserts. Most people, eh? Did you do a survey? Care to share your data? Meh...bikes are for poor people and/or those with doubts about their masculinity. "Bikes are for poor people and those with doubts about their masculinity" This is your stance regarding those that ride bikes. You sound to me like a rather latent heterosexual abounding with arrogance and ignorance. I suppose you are in with the I've got a big truck brigade. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishIvan Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Some of the bikes I see farang riding are just death traps. Driving around on a 20 year old Honda dreams with bald tyres from 1996, rust baskets falling off, front brakes not working just to name a few.. it's no wonder that people come to grief Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Ride a bike in Phuket and you deserve anything that comes your way...so to speak. (Anywhere, really.) Most people would call you an A--HOLE, I would have to agree with them. I hope the guy has a speedy and full recovery and the douche bag driver gets his just deserts. Most people, eh? Did you do a survey? Care to share your data? Meh...bikes are for poor people and/or those with doubts about their masculinity. "Bikes are for poor people and those with doubts about their masculinity" This is your stance regarding those that ride bikes. You sound to me like a rather latent heterosexual abounding with arrogance and ignorance. I suppose you are in with the I've got a big truck brigade. I would say 'latent metro sexual'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eezergood Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Some of the bikes I see farang riding are just death traps. Driving around on a 20 year old Honda dreams with bald tyres from 1996, rust baskets falling off, front brakes not working just to name a few.. it's no wonder that people come to grief Agreed, in regards to the deathtrap wave brigade....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post patongphil Posted January 6, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted January 6, 2014 Some of the bikes I see farang riding are just death traps. Driving around on a 20 year old Honda dreams with bald tyres from 1996, rust baskets falling off, front brakes not working just to name a few.. it's no wonder that people come to griefAgreed, in regards to the deathtrap wave brigade....... Hey my Wave is only 9 years old so have a while to go yet. As a matter of interest myself and the now missus were wiped off our bike by a 10 wheeler on the same hill on Christmas Day a few years back. Prick did not stop but luckily for us a Thai guy saw it happen and phoned the police at the checkpoint in Kathu who managed to catch the driver before he passed through. This guy saved me a medical bill of over 300,000 baht and I will be forever thankful for his actions. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishIvan Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Some of the bikes I see farang riding are just death traps. Driving around on a 20 year old Honda dreams with bald tyres from 1996, rust baskets falling off, front brakes not working just to name a few.. it's no wonder that people come to griefAgreed, in regards to the deathtrap wave brigade.......Hey my Wave is only 9 years old so have a while to go yet.As a matter of interest myself and the now missus were wiped off our bike by a 10 wheeler on the same hill on Christmas Day a few years back. Prick did not stop but luckily for us a Thai guy saw it happen and phoned the police at the checkpoint in Kathu who managed to catch the driver before he passed through. This guy saved me a medical bill of over 300,000 baht and I will be forever thankful for his actions. bikes are good for ducking up to the shops but commuting regularly is not stacking the odds in your favor. I bet you use the car more than bike after that incident Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 A number of inflammatory posts removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotary Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Lets see reminder #234......stay off motor bikes in the LOS. Best wishes for his speedy recovery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post andreandre Posted January 6, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted January 6, 2014 Someone states their opinion, unpopular as it may be, and they are ganged up on. What's up with that? Am I not allowed to think motorcycles are dangerous and those who ride them foolish? Lighten up, fellas. Jeez... (I won't go as far as to say I laugh every time I hear about a foreigner having a motorcycle accident in Thailand, but...I do.) Yes your opinion is yours and maybe valid,and that people who ride them are foolish also your opinion... But you said; Ride a bike in Phuket and you deserve anything that comes your way...so to speak. (Anywhere, really.) And now you say; (I won't go as far as to say I laugh every time I hear about a foreigner having a motorcycle accident in Thailand, but...I do.) You laugh every time you hear about a foreigner having a motorcycle accident....really??? And you tell us to ''lighten up"?? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnie99 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Don't forget that the mirrors in cars here are meant for that essential touch-up of make-up. Not to be confused with aids to safer driving. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Many off topic posts removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post zaZa9 Posted January 6, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted January 6, 2014 I hate to say it , but this season the dangerous scooter drivers seem to be my countrymen. 4 mates says it all , when in a bunch these young blokes tend to 'push' each other along a tad too fast , and inside passing , something everyone should consider carefully before doing here , becomes a game of chicken to them. In short Im not surprised .... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOTIRIOS Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 ...there were 5 witnesses...at least..... ...the motorist drove into one motorcycle...crushed him against the guardrail...and drove away.... ...sounds like hit and run......with intent....attempted murder.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsetBkk Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Don't forget that the mirrors in cars here are meant for that essential touch-up of make-up. Not to be confused with aids to safer driving. And the mirrors on bikes are for removing zits. When driving my pickup, before I pass a bike, I often look in the bike's mirror. If I can't see the rider's face, then he can't see me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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