News Forum - Foreign cyclist severely injured after being hit by Phuket Airport taxi

[Thaiger]

A foreign cyclist sustained a severe injury after being hit by an airport taxi while cycling along a road in Phuket. The Phuket Times shared pictures of the injured foreign cyclist and his damaged bicycle on August 18, with a caption describing the incident. “#PhuketRoad This incident occurred yesterday (August 18). Please avoid driving in … …

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[NonThaiKiwi]

Some people say riding motorbikes in Thailand is dangerous.  Hells bells there is no way you'd catch me on a bicycle here....Unless it's a MTB out in the boonies/jungle. 

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At least with a scooter you don't have to rely on muscle power to get away from possible danger. 

[Fanta]

6 hours ago, Thaiger said:

This bicycle isn’t cheap, though. Don’t underestimate cyclists. The taxi driver will learn when he has to compensate the victim.”

Indeed. I see an irreparably damaged carbon fibre frame so that bike is an expensive write off. I wouldn’t ride a bicycle in Thailand for love or money.