Pickup plunges 10 metres into water pit in Chon Buri

A white Mitsubishi Triton pickup truck plunged more than 10 metres into a water-filled pit in Chon Buri on Monday, February 19, after reportedly nodding off behind the wheel.

Responding swiftly to the emergency call, police and local rescue teams found the submerged pickup, but to their relief, the 51 year old driver, Thaweesap Kulbutr, had already been rescued by quick-thinking bystanders. Despite the harrowing ordeal, he emerged unscathed and declined to comment to the press.

Eyewitnesses, including 17 year old Phiphat, recounted the heart-stopping moment when the pickup veered off course, narrowly avoiding a direct collision with his motorbike before plunging into the water.

Hero of the hour, 45 year old Somkuan Thasorn didn’t hesitate to plunge into the icy waters, wielding a piece of iron to smash the truck’s window and pull Thaweesap to safety, reported Pattaya News.

As authorities launch an investigation into the incident, suspicions point to drowsy driving as the likely cause.

In related news, a collision at the entrance road of a lavish beach resort in Jomtien between a pickup truck and a golf cart left several injured, with some impaled by metal objects.

Preliminary investigations reveal that a Myanmar national was delivering goods to the hotel when he encountered the golf cart emerging from a side street. In a bid to avoid a crash, he hit the brakes, but inadvertently pressed the accelerator, leading to a collision between the pickup truck and the golf cart. Despite the chaos, the Burmese stayed at the scene to assist authorities in the aftermath of the accident.

In other news, a pickup truck driver, reportedly claiming to be a police officer, threatened others with a firearm while allegedly under the influence of alcohol. The collision which involved a Honda Sumer motorcycle and a black Toyota Revo pickup truck unfolded at the intersection of Map Yai Lia Road 31.