British expat killed in head-on collision

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10 years ago

March 20, 2009

British expat killed in head-on collision | The Thaiger

KARON, PHUKET: A British man was killed after his SUV slammed into a six-wheel truck in the early hours of Wednesday, March 18.

Colin Richmond, 51, is thought to have died instantly in the crash, which happened at 1.30am at the Koktanode Junction on Patak Road in Kata.

When he tried to overtake another car, his Toyota Sport Rider moved into the path of an oncoming truck laden with bottled drinking water.

Chalong Police Duty Officer Tianchai Duangsuwan said there was no blood inside the car and that the apparent cause of death was a broken neck.

“We’re waiting for results from the forensic team, including blood alcohol levels,” he said.

Tests have already shown that 60-year-old truck driver Hokkee Prachumpan was sober at the time of the crash. After questioning, police allowed him to go home.

“We are sure that Mr Hokkee, who lives in Rawai, will not flee. We will ask him to come to the police station after the evidence proves who was at fault,” Lt Tianchai said.

British Honorary Consul Martin Carpenter said Mr Richmond lived in Thailand, dividing his time between stays in Phuket and Koh Samui.

His body is now in Vachira Hospital. His next of kin have been informed of his death and are now making funeral arrangements.

Phuket tourist decides hotel awning more comfortable than his room

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12 hours ago

February 22, 2019

Kritsada Mueanhawong

Phuket tourist decides hotel awning more comfortable than his room | The Thaiger

PHOTOS: Rawai Rescue workers / Phuket Tourist Police

The Phuket Tourist Police have been notified that a tourist had jumped from a building in Rawai and ended up on a steel awning covering the bottom floor today. But that wasn’t, in fact, what had happened.

The local Tourist Police say the owner of the building told staff at the Tourist Assistance Centre that the tourist had checked into the room on February 13.

The tourist didn’t actually jump down from the building but had moved a mattress from his room on to the awning and slept on it (mosquitos!!) He was also drunk and damaged some property inside the room.

The man is a 37 year old Estonian tourist. He was staying at the room with a 25 year old male friend.

Chalong Police have charged them both with being drunk and damaging property. They have said that they will pay for all damages to the owner of the property. They are heading back home on February 26.

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Patong motorbike racer arrested and fined – VIDEO

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16 hours ago

February 22, 2019

The Thaiger

PHOTO: Patong Police

Patong Police yesterday arrested a motorbike racer after identifying him and his motorbike from video clips that were popular in social media this week.

Patong Police are investigating alleged foreign motorbike racing gangs in Patong after video clips went viral in local social media.

Read more about the racing around Patong’s streets HERE.

Patong Police report that they have now arrested one motorbike racer and charged him with the maximum fine.

Patong Police are also asking motorbike rental operators to explain basic traffic rules for motorbike drivers who want to rent a motorbike.

(The Thaiger is assuming this would be covered when they get their motorbike license, which they are required to have before a motorbike is rented to them.)

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Posted by The Thaiger on Wednesday, February 20, 2019

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500 free helmets handed out to motorbike drivers in Patong

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18 hours ago

February 22, 2019

Kritsada Mueanhawong

500 free helmets handed out to motorbike drivers in Patong | The Thaiger

Patong Development Foundation together with Patong Police and Patong Municipality have given 500 helmets to motorbike drivers in Patong today under the campaign ‘Wear your helmet’.

Handing out the 500 helmets to motorbike user in Patong was led by Patong Police Chief Col Anothai Jindamanee, Patong Municipality Chalermluck Kebsup and President of Patong Development Foundation Preechawut ‘Prap’ Keesin.

Col Anothai says, “Many motorbike drivers have been injured and died in road accident. We want 100 percent of motorbike drivers and passengers wearing helmets. ”

“More motorbike riders are now wearing helmets as the number of not wearing helmet charges has been dropping in Patong with better enforcement.”