News Forum - Fatal Bangkok motorcycle collision leaves unknown foreigner dead

[Thaiger]

A fatal collision in Bangkok on Monday resulted in the death of an unknown foreigner and the severe injury of a Thai man. The incident took place on Charoen Nakhon Road, Khlong San, Bangkok at 2.50pm on April 1, and involved a large motorcycle colliding with a smaller one. Officers from Samre Police Station and emergency … …

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[Leo]

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the collision occurred when the smaller blue motorcycle (by the unidentified Thai man) emerged from a Soi at the scene of the accident.

We can now picture how this happened. Before you get on a motorbike in Bangkok, just get in a taxi and ride a few times.........and just observe.

[Ramanathan.P]

Well...it is not sure if the foreigner is familiar with Thai roads, especially the city like BKK. Further he was speeding and the bike looks like Kawasakin Ninja which has a powerful engine. Anyway foreigners coming to Bangkok to enjoy Bang kok. Just take public transport enjoy Bang kok to the fullest till their money is finished and time to back from Bangkok

[ChrisS]

Standard procedure on Thai roads, motorcycles coming out of side turnings with little or no looking first. Foreigner probably driving at a speed appropriate for Europe or America where people tend to look before pulling out but too fast for bangkok.