Phuket

Nicke · #1 06-10-2004, 16:10

Swede dies in road accident

RAWAI: A 43-year-old Swedish resident of Rawai, named by police as Hans Ingemar, died in a motorcycle accident on Saiyuan Rd on Saturday night.

His Thai girlfriend, who was riding pillion, was seriously injured when the motorbike collided with a pickup truck at around 11:30 pm.

Mr Ingemar was taken to Wachira Phuket Hospital after the accident but was pronounced dead a short time later. His girlfriend, Somporn Suksanthei, 32, from Nakhon Ratchasima, is said to be seriously hurt but out of danger.

The driver of the pickup truck, Yamonkorn Sithichoke, 35, told police that the motorcycle had been traveling fast and had crossed onto his side of the road, causing the collision.

Yamonkorn was arrested and charged with dangerous driving. Investigations into the accident are ongoing.

Source: Phuket Gazette

IRISH JONNY · #2 07-10-2004, 19:17

American dies in motorbike accident

PATONG: An 43-year-old American tourist was killed when the motobike he was riding overshot a bend on the Patong-to-Kamala road early yesterday morning.

The dead man has been named by police as Marko Lislie Balfour. Mr Balfour had been staying at the Marine Inn, Patong Beach.

The accident happened at approximately 1:30 am on Thursday. Pol Maj Chaiyaphot Laorhumwirog of Kathu Police Station told the Gazette, “We believe he was traveling too fast and couldn’t take the bend. He wasn’t wearing a helmet and suffered severe head injuries. He died at the scene.”

Mr Balfour’s body was taken to Patong Hospital to await collection by family representatives.

Mr Balfour is the second foreigner to die in a motorbike accident in four days. On Saturday night Hans Ingemar of Sweden died after crashing on Saiyuan Rd, Rawai.

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andy50 · #3 08-10-2004, 00:36

its very dangerous to ride a m/cycle anywhere in los unless you are an experienced rider in your own country and even then its still very risky ,i reckon ill hire one of those american jeeps when i visit next !

butterflyblonde · #4 08-10-2004, 01:28

I'll still be hiring a bike but i only use it daytime & always wear a helmet.
I'm staying close to Bangla so i can walk to and from with ease at night for drinking sessions and just use the bike to visit other beaches i prefer.

A common theme with both accidents in this thread is the night time factor , very dangerous , especially on bendy roads . patong to kamala or patong to karon. better to get a tuk tuk if you want to travel either way at night