News Forum - Roadway tragedy: Foreign motorcyclist’s fatal collision with street sign shakes Pattaya

[Thaiger]

A tragic accident unfolded in the early hours of today, as a foreign man lost his life after colliding with a street sign while riding his motorcycle in Pattaya. The incident occurred on Pattaya Second Road within the Nongprue sub-district of Banglamung district, Chon Buri province. The foreign man, estimated to be between 30 and … …

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[Ramanathan.P]

For sure no rider safety gear....Some will never learn until they die. 

[Totoro]

"Some will never learn until they die." True.

But would he drive without rider safety gear in his home country?  

I asked a French friend why he lives in TH? His answer:" Here I don't have to follow the law and rules."

And that is the attitude of many expats in TH.

 

[Guest1]

As long no bystander gets hurt. Go for it, I.'d say. 

Perhaps there is a nice CBR 650R for sale , cheap, now? Unless it is a rental, of course

[Saunk]

Sad news, all to common in the LOS.

[ChrisS]

3am maybe there was alcohol involved. Almost certainly not properly equipped with a decent crash helmet and proper motorcycle gear. As the song goes 'When will they ever learn'

[RJBT]

To me the sad part is the no helmet and decent driving clothes and high speed even on wet roads.

I am reasonably sure this poor guy was wearing no helmet.

It is a miracle not more motorbike riders are killed everyday 

 

 

[Viggen840]

2 hours ago, RJBT said:

To me the sad part is the no helmet and decent driving clothes and high speed even on wet roads.

I am reasonably sure this poor guy was wearing no helmet.

It is a miracle not more motorbike riders are killed everyday 

Can I hazard a guess and suggest he was feeling ten feet tall and bulletproof after a boozy night on the town?

[GKThai]

This is a tragic accident. All the talk of him riding under the influence of alcohol or not wearing a helmet or protective gear is pure speculation and unnecessary.

Sadly there are too many deaths from motorcycle accidents, and we know that many involve speed, alcohol, and lack of protection - so let's not start making accusations in each case when we simply don't know.

A man lost his life - a person with a family, maybe a wife, possibly children, brothers, sisters, parents, and many other relatives who now have to deal with the death of a loved one - THAT is what now matters. The horror, tragedy, sadness, and all the heartfelt sorrow at his death - that is their reality now.

Please think about that.

Edited June 13, 2023 by GKThai

[Wackamole]

45 minutes ago, GKThai said:

This is a tragic accident. All the talk of him riding under the influence of alcohol or not wearing a helmet or protective gear is pure speculation and unnecessary.

Sadly there are too many deaths from motorcycle accidents, and we know that many involve speed, alcohol, and lack of protection - so let's not start making accusations in each case when we simply don't know.

A man lost his life - a person with a family, maybe a wife, possibly children, brothers, sisters, parents, and many other relatives who now have to deal with the death of a loved one - THAT is what now matters. The horror, tragedy, sadness, and all the heartfelt sorrow at his death - that is their reality now.

Please think about that.

There's nothing tragic about this. Doesn't matter if he was drunk/wearing a helmet or not. Per the witness he was driving at speed, clearly he had no business doing that because he lost control.

If anything it's lucky no one else was hurt. I agree that it's sad for the families but you could say that for anybody who died ever, including murderers and whatnot, so why every bring it up.

 

[HolyCowCm]

Another big bike rider crashes and dies. Oops! At least he didn’t kill anyone else.

[ChrisS]

2 hours ago, GKThai said:

This is a tragic accident. All the talk of him riding under the influence of alcohol or not wearing a helmet or protective gear is pure speculation and unnecessary.

Sadly there are too many deaths from motorcycle accidents, and we know that many involve speed, alcohol, and lack of protection - so let's not start making accusations in each case when we simply don't know.

Happened at 3 am no other vehicle involved and witness says he was riding at speed. I wonder who else could have been to blame?

[HolyCowCm]

1 hour ago, ChrisS said:

Happened at 3 am no other vehicle involved and witness says he was riding at speed. I wonder who else could have been to blame?

3am is a calling sign for just was drinking? 

[Viggen840]

1 hour ago, HolyCowCm said:

3am is a calling sign for just was drinking? 

If it wasn't, maybe he was sleepwalking... err - sleepriding?

 

[palooka]

6 hours ago, GKThai said:

Please think about that.

Did he think about the consequences of riding a big bike at excessive speed, probably in an area that he, being a foreigner, had little or no knowledge.

Think not. 

His luck held out he didn't kill the innocent with his actions.

[Pinga]

6 hours ago, GKThai said:

Please think about that.

The type of guy who rides a big bike in Pattaya, speeding, with no ID on him, at 3am is exactly the type of guy I'd expect to ignore traffic laws, wear no helmet, and drive drunk. We don't know for sure, but it's pretty safe to assume. Could've been a great guy, but that doesn't change the fact that he was driving recklessly and could've hurt or kill someone else too.

[HolyCowCm]

The consequences I think are valid in my brain. I never ride a big bike out from my home any here when drinking. If big bike I will not ride it and walk away to rent a room. 

[palooka]

1 hour ago, HolyCowCm said:

The consequences I think are valid in my brain. I never ride a big bike out from my home any here when drinking. If big bike I will not ride it and walk away to rent a room. 

Sensible person. 

BIG bike equals BIG speed quickly, the ultimate deadly combinations in Thailand. 

[Viggen840]

23 hours ago, Pinga said:

The type of guy who rides a big bike in Pattaya, speeding, with no ID on him, at 3am is exactly the type of guy I'd expect to ignore traffic laws

Fee, fie, foe, fum... I smell the blood of a Russian oligarch's son

 

[Guest1]

1 hour ago, Viggen840 said:

Fee, fie, foe, fum... I smell the blood of a Russian oligarch's son

Would not be in Pattaya, also would not drive alone!

[socal]

On 6/13/2023 at 12:50 AM, Wackamole said:

There's nothing tragic about this. Doesn't matter if he was drunk/wearing a helmet or not. Per the witness he was driving at speed, clearly he had no business doing that because he lost control.

If anything it's lucky no one else was hurt. I agree that it's sad for the families but you could say that for anybody who died ever, including murderers and whatnot, so why every bring it up.

That's a load of nonsense. Typical hysterical karen response. Oh no! he was riding 65 in a 50 zone! Die !

 

As if you are an angel who never sped or drank and drove before. 

[socal]

A good many of these accidents have nothing to do with speed. They have to do with novice riders who do not know how to countersteer, lean and turn a bike in curves. This is why soooo many of these accidents are reported in curves. Just as this one was. 

Most single bike accidents in Thailand by tourists are riders who don't know how to countersteer and take a curve properly at anything above 20 km/h.

Here is an example. This guy could not even begin to get the bike to turn

 

https://thumbs.gfycat.com/WastefulCostlyBushbaby.webp

 

Edited June 15, 2023 by socal

[Wackamole]

3 hours ago, socal said:

That's a load of nonsense. Typical hysterical karen response. Oh no! he was riding 65 in a 50 zone! Die !

As if you are an angel who never sped or drank and drove before. 

oh no no no. I do drive like I'm possessed at all times. However when I crash and die I don't want some randoms on a forum to cry about it. Let it be clear that I'll have known what I was getting into, so please show some respect!

[Viggen840]

14 hours ago, Guest1 said:

Would not be in Pattaya, also would not drive alone!

No, not really sinful enough

[HolyCowCm]

9 hours ago, socal said:

A good many of these accidents have nothing to do with speed. They have to do with novice riders who do not know how to countersteer, lean and turn a bike in curves. This is why soooo many of these accidents are reported in curves. Just as this one was. 

Most single bike accidents in Thailand by tourists are riders who don't know how to countersteer and take a curve properly at anything above 20 km/h.

Here is an example. This guy could not even begin to get the bike to turn

https://thumbs.gfycat.com/WastefulCostlyBushbaby.webp

I will agree that it does take skill and practice to be good on any bike. Still doesn’t mean that  a person who rides a lot is a good driver.