News Forum - Phuket Taxi charged with death of Swiss tourist in motorbike crash

[Thaiger]

An accident in Phuket has left a Swiss tourist dead and a local taxi driver in custody being charged with his death. The crash took place Monday when taxi driver reportedly lost control of his vehicle and ploughed into the Swiss man who was driving by on his motorbike. The accident took place near Nai Harn in Rawai sub-district. Witnesses said that a loud bang was heard when the taxi collided with the motorbike. They rushed to the scene and found the 57 year old Swiss tourist laying face down on the ground and unresponsive. CPR was administered there on […]

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[ThaiEyes]

Lost control of the vehicle, maybe while speeding and hopped up on yabaa? RIP to the gent that was minding his own business having a pleasant ride no doubt before this tragic event 

[Rain]

Oh well. These things happen. 

One less random Farang stranger.

[Jason]

There is a process of law to follow. The investigation should reveal what happened (at least I hope it does for the sake of his family, who will no doubt want answers). Then it will be the process of repatriating his body. This is so agonising for his family. Accidents like this are so terribly tragic for all concerned. I can only hope it results in drivers taking more care on the roads. I was twice involved as a motor scooter rider on the wrong end of first a motorist and second a truck driver. 

[palooka]

1 hour ago, atiger said:

How long will he get in prison and how much will it cost him?

Probably no prison time just has to pay, around here lately seems to be 1Mill baht the going rate if Insurance is paying.

[palooka]

1 hour ago, Rain said:

Oh well. These things happen. 

One less random Farang stranger.

Just a touch insensitive comment.

[Rain]

1 hour ago, palooka said:

Just a touch insensitive comment.

Might apply if one is dumbed down sensitive....

[Sandbar]

On 12/15/2021 at 6:01 PM, Rain said:

Oh well. These things happen. 

One less random Farang stranger.

Well you got your 'head line' mate. Now go find a deep hole and bury yourself!

[Sandbar]

Not the most appreciative way to welcome incoming tourist's. 

Well he's an employee of the 'family' so you would not expect him to see too much jail time? He will get a wrap on the knuckles, a meeting with the 'godfather' and fine befitting a gangster!

 

 

 

 

[oldschooler]

On 12/15/2021 at 5:09 PM, atiger said:

How long will he get in prison and how much will it cost him?

3 days, 3k baht