American YouTuber crashes tuk tuk into Thai temple wall (video)

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

American YouTuber Ishowspeed, known for his IRL (In Real Life) streaming content, was involved in a minor accident while filming in Thailand. The incident occurred when he attempted to drive a tuk tuk and crashed into a temple wall, resulting in a minor head injury.

Ishowspeed, boasting over 20 million followers worldwide, has been enjoying various activities in Thailand, including elephant rides and Muay Thai boxing. During his adventures, he encountered a tuk tuk and expressed a desire to try driving it. The regular driver agreed and gave him instructions on how to operate the vehicle.

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Shortly after taking the wheel, Ishowspeed began to accelerate but, due to his unfamiliarity with the tuk tuk, lost control and crashed into a wall of a local temple. The collision caused him to hit his head on the vehicle. Despite the driver’s attempts to assist, the crash happened too quickly to prevent. Ishowspeed sustained a minor head injury from the incident.

Following the accident, the American YouTuber visited the temple’s abbot to apologise for the damage caused. It is believed that he may also compensate for the damages incurred to both the temple and the tuk tuk driver.

Ishowspeed’s presence in Thailand has generated significant attention, given his massive online following. His content often features real-life experiences and interactions, which resonate with his global audience. The incident, while unfortunate, has not curbed his enthusiasm for exploring and sharing his adventures with his viewers, reported KhaoSod.

“He was very apologetic and ensured that he would make amends.”

Fans eagerly await his next adventure, hoping for a safer outcome.

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In related news, a Thai YouTuber shared footage on her channel of a Laotian man spanking her bottom while she was visiting a popular attraction in Laos, issuing a warning to her followers.

The YouTuber is known as a member of one of the most famous YouTube channels in Thailand, SpriteDer SPD. She also has a channel called iiiyadaaa, where she posted the sexual assault video on August 25.

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Puntid Tantivangphaisal

Originally from Hong Kong, Puntid moved to Bangkok in 2020 to pursue further studies in translation. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Comparative Literature from the University of Hong Kong. Puntid spent 8 years living in Manchester, UK. Before joining The Thaiger, Puntid has been a freelance translator for 2 years. In her free time, she enjoys swimming and listening to music, as well as writing short fiction and poetry.

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