webfact Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Chinese tourists injured as runaway Phuket tour bus crashes on Patong HillEakkapop ThongtubAt least 10 Chinese tourists were injured in the crash, at the base of Patong Hill. Photo: Eakkapop ThongtubPHUKET: -- A runaway tour bus carrying Chinese tourists crashed at the bottom Patong Hill little before 9pm, plunging the area into darkness.The Phuket News saw at least four ambulances dispatched to the scene.Police have confirmed that at least 17 tourists* have been rushed to hospital for treatment of injuries, though no description of how serious the injuries were was not given.The bus stopped after slamming into a power pole in the sidestreet beside Patong temple. The concrete power pole was broken into two by the force of the impact.Full story: http://www.thephuketnews.com/chinese-tourists-injured-as-runaway-phuket-tour-bus-crashes-on-patong-hill-56313.php-- Phuket News 2016-02-23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsxrnz Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Another one. A runaway bus makes a change from a runaway driver I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC1701A Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 same same. copy and paste. change the date. change the number of dead and injured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shot Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thechook Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 How many runaway buses have crashed and people injured and killed on this hill? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somtamnication Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Reminds me of this song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrMUh0fA3D8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelepulse Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Good to see that ban on buses going that route is working. If I take a wild guess here, I 'd say brake failure will be claimed after the driver rode the brakes the whole way down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tirekicker Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 The carnage continues in Phuket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpeti73 Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 How many runaway buses have crashed and people injured and killed on this hill? Noting wrong with a hill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 The bus stopped after slamming into a power pole How considerate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just1Voice Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Brakes failed. Pole worked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvavin Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 If it ain't the Burmese then its the brakes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csabo Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Another one. A runaway bus makes a change from a runaway driver I suppose. 5555! The bus turned himself in to police later claiming fear of crowd retaliation at the scene caused him to run away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gyrosman Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 I know that left hand turn, there's a nice cheap BBQ place across from the smashed Temple. I bet the Chinese tourist wanted a CHEAP place to eat but too bad the brakes failed again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colonialboy Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Driver pissed off because Chinese never tip 5555 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yasorab Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 You know its completely confounding me why tourists still flock to Thailand given the safety record. Moreover why do they continue to use these overnight death traps given the safety record which is well enough documented ! And the BIG question, Why is nothing ever done to guarantee both Thai and foreign safety in this country when it comes to road use and travel ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownknees Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 "LATEST"....all Thai tour buses to have at least one stewardess to give safety briefing before moving off.How to fasten the seat belt and how to adopt the "Brace "position"on hearing the aforesaid stewardess scream Brace Bra..............!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 You know its completely confounding me why tourists still flock to Thailand given the safety record. Moreover why do they continue to use these overnight death traps given the safety record which is well enough documented ! And the BIG question, Why is nothing ever done to guarantee both Thai and foreign safety in this country when it comes to road use and travel ? What overnight death traps? Are you suggesting they make sure that after any tour they make sure they're back in their hotel at 18.00 hours? RIP mr. Somphon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yann55 Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 The bus is labeled a 'runaway' bus but nowhere in the original article does it say why. What was the driver running away from, if anything ? This is such BAD journalism, and so typical of our utterly mediocre local press. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTuner Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Which ran first, the driver or the bus? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gandalf12 Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 If it ain't the Burmese then its the brakes! Could it be that the brakes were made in Burma? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomyumchai Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 You know its completely confounding me why tourists still flock to Thailand given the safety record. Moreover why do they continue to use these overnight death traps given the safety record which is well enough documented ! And the BIG question, Why is nothing ever done to guarantee both Thai and foreign safety in this country when it comes to road use and travel ? What overnight death traps? Are you suggesting they make sure that after any tour they make sure they're back in their hotel at 18.00 hours?RIP mr. Somphon. you forgot the kamphang phet night crash last week? i didnt, i drove past it while they were still hosing the 2 burmese's blood out of the top deck. photo and video on fb if you need proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briggsy Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 I believe in other countries, even if they made a deliberate effort to select the very worst bus drivers, they would not be able to match the incredible crash rate of Thai buses. One wonders how the drivers can be so so bad at driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 You know its completely confounding me why tourists still flock to Thailand given the safety record. Moreover why do they continue to use these overnight death traps given the safety record which is well enough documented ! And the BIG question, Why is nothing ever done to guarantee both Thai and foreign safety in this country when it comes to road use and travel ? What overnight death traps? Are you suggesting they make sure that after any tour they make sure they're back in their hotel at 18.00 hours?RIP mr. Somphon. you forgot the kamphang phet night crash last week? i didnt, i drove past it while they were still hosing the 2 burmese's blood out of the top deck. photo and video on fb if you need proof. So you don't like overnight buses. This accident had nothing to do with overnight buses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hkt83100 Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 This makes me doubt the rule that "driver" is a occupation reserved for Thai nationals.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 23, 2016 Author Share Posted February 23, 2016 Nineteen Chinese tourists injured in Phuket bus crashPHUKET: -- Nineteen Chinese tourists were injured as a runaway tour bus carrying about 30 Chinese tourists crashed into a power pole and house fence at the base of Patong Hill. The incident at about 9 pm last night blacked out electricity in the Patong beach area for hours before it could be restored.At least 19 tourists were rushed to hospital for treatment of injuries by four ambulances, 10 were slightly injured.The bus was taking the tourists back to their hotel in Patong and was running downhill when the accident happened. They were returning from a tour of the Similan Islands and had boarded the bus in Phang Nga, according to Thephuketnews.It lost control at a curve and slammed into a power pole in the side road beside Patong temple. The concrete power pole was broken into two by the force of the impact.All the streetlights along the northern side of Phra Baramee road were blacked out all the way to the Caltex petrol station in Kathu district.Police said the bus was operated by Phuket Smile Tour.Bus driver Somphon Plotchaikwang, 41, was taken to hospital by rescue workers but he was later confirmed dead on arrival.Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/content/151948 -- Thai PBS 2016-02-23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessi Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 More of the same, it just never stops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roomuck Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Gee whiz, is this really news? There are vehicle accidents in every country everyday where people die. No one died or anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 23, 2016 Author Share Posted February 23, 2016 Patong hill bus crash driver dies on way to Phuket hospitalThe Phuket NewsThe bus stopped after slamming into a power pole in the sidestreet beside Patong temple. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub.PHUKET: -- The driver of the bus that crashed at the bottom of Patong hill last night (Feb 22) was pronounced dead upon arrival at Patong Hospital The Phuket News has learned today (Feb 23).Following the accident, police confirmed that at least 17 tourists had been taken to hospital, along with the diver, 40-year-old Jeerasak Kimbuathong from Krabi, for treatment of injuries, though no description of how serious the injuries were was given.The bus stopped after slamming into a power pole in the sidestreet beside Patong temple. The concrete power pole was broken into two by the force of the impact.Full story: http://www.thephuketnews.com/patong-hill-bus-crash-driver-dies-on-way-to-phuket-hospital-56315.php-- Phuket News 2016-02-23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sawadee1947 Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 I wonder if there is one single day without bus/minivan crashes in this country? And the authorities? No actions! PM turning his head. What I can't see doesn't bother me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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