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bongthom · 18-02-2008, 08:45 AM

sorry lads.

i originally posted on ajarn that he was hit by a truck but that was wrong.

ruaraidh was taking a left turn at an intersection and he hit the back of a truck that was parked there........obviously no lights or warning signs. i presume ruaraidh was checking for traffic from his right and didn't see the truck.

he was coming back from a private lesson so drunkeness doesn't figure.

also....he wasn't wearing a helmet but there's no point in wrestling over that issue. he's gone and no internet debates will change that.

cheers.

Bexar County Stud · 18-02-2008, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by bongthom

he wasn't wearing a helmet but there's no point in wrestling over that issue. he's gone and no internet debates will change that.

Seems to me a debate would not be the only option.
A plea to all motocy drivers to take care and wear a motorcycle helmet would be a good way to honor his memory and unfortunate passing.

kingwilly · 18-02-2008, 01:32 PM

What's with the fact that about 5 or so posters over there all have avatars of his face now?

a little on the less than tasteful side I would have thought

Plan B · 18-02-2008, 01:43 PM

^^^ I guess it's this electronic medium. Not really good for expressing strong emotions. Do what you can kinda thing.

Makes things a bit confusing though.

Smeg · 18-02-2008, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by bongthom

ruaraidh was taking a left turn at an intersection and he hit the back of a truck that was parked there........obviously no lights or warning signs. i presume ruaraidh was checking for traffic from his right and didn't see the truck.

he was coming back from a private lesson so drunkeness doesn't figure.

also....he wasn't wearing a helmet but there's no point in wrestling over that issue. he's gone and no internet debates will change that.

Isn't parking on junctions illegal in Thailand?

He must have been travelling at some speed. What a horrible way to go. Being drunk might have made it less so. Although, if suffering a head injury from an over-the-handlebars impact like that (presumption) he wouldn't have known much compared to, for example, falling off the bike and then being run either, either with shattered bones or gouged-off limbs and pieces of body but still concious until bleeding to death.

In in gory mood, sorry

Smeg · 18-02-2008, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Bexar County Stud

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Originally Posted by bongthom

he wasn't wearing a helmet but there's no point in wrestling over that issue. he's gone and no internet debates will change that.

Seems to me a debate would not be the only option.
A plea to all motocy drivers to take care and wear a motorcycle helmet would be a good way to honor his memory and unfortunate passing.

Just don't ride motorbikes on busy roads or at night in Thailand, period.

dirtydog · 18-02-2008, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Bexar County Stud

A plea to all motocy drivers to take care and wear a motorcycle helmet would be a good way to honor his memory and unfortunate passing.

Got to agree, although here it seems to be 200baht helmets on 200baht heads, another idea would be to pass some sort of driving test legitimately, although i have to admit being guilty to the former and even not wearing a crash helmet at times, real dumb thing to do

obsidian · 18-02-2008, 09:48 PM

hats are for pussies.

Gallowspole · 18-02-2008, 09:55 PM

Yeah but they have 9 lives. We don't.

obsidian · 18-02-2008, 09:59 PM

open casket or burn. thats the only difference.

look inside your helmet. styrafoam and a veneer of plastic. worthless shit.

ChiangMai noon · 18-02-2008, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by obsidian

worthless shit

still better than nothing.

i have just head banged the wall quite slowly with and without the helmet.

it hurts less with a shit helmet, believe me.

Bexar County Stud · 19-02-2008, 06:04 AM

Invest in a real helmet. I know there's places in Pattaya that sell 'em and BKK for sure. I bought mine the last time I went home.

Macho posturing is for pussies.

BTW, did the great Bangkok Phil show up for the send off?

kingwilly · 19-02-2008, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by obsidian

hats are for pussies.

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Originally Posted by obsidian

look inside your helmet. styrafoam and a veneer of plastic. worthless shit.

wrong.

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Originally Posted by Bexar County Stud

Macho posturing is for pussies.

agreed.

obsidian · 19-02-2008, 06:42 AM

a hat wont help you when driving into the back of a truck.

kingwilly · 19-02-2008, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by obsidian

a hat wont help you when driving into the back of a truck.

really?

you're an expert on road trauma and survivability are you?

obsidian · 19-02-2008, 06:53 AM

a simple matter of personal preference.

i do wear a little helmet when driving my little guy. may i suggest the same to you given your knowledge and concern for public health.

Megahorn · 19-02-2008, 09:11 AM

I've only come off abike twice in 10 yrs of riding... both in Thailand.

The first time - gravel/mud/shit on the road going around a corner, bike wheel went. THE HELMET SAVED MY LIFE.

The second, was stationary behind a stationary car on a small soi. She started to reverse over me and my bike. I jumped off just in time and begun shouting at her, as did 2 Thai guys walking by.

She smiled politely, waved, put the car back into reverse and continued to go over my bike as it lay underneath the back of her car.

Jarvis · 20-02-2008, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Bexar County Stud

BTW, did the great Bangkok Phil show up for the send off?

No he didn't

dirtydog · 20-02-2008, 03:36 PM

^Probably too busy.

The_Ghost_Of_The_Moog · 20-02-2008, 03:38 PM

So the deceased was not wearing a helmet.

Was he D.U.I ?

19-02-2008, 06:04 AM	#72 (permalink)
Bexar County Stud Phra Pathom Chedi Last Online: 19-03-2010 11:27 PM Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 864	Invest in a real helmet. I know there's places in Pattaya that sell 'em and BKK for sure. I bought mine the last time I went home. Macho posturing is for pussies. BTW, did the great Bangkok Phil show up for the send off? Last edited by Bexar County Stud : 19-02-2008 at 06:11 AM.

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18-02-2008, 08:45 AM	#61 (permalink)
bongthom 3 Pagoda Pass Last Online: 01-09-2008 05:34 PM Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: rejectdoor Posts: 591	sorry lads. i originally posted on ajarn that he was hit by a truck but that was wrong. ruaraidh was taking a left turn at an intersection and he hit the back of a truck that was parked there........obviously no lights or warning signs. i presume ruaraidh was checking for traffic from his right and didn't see the truck. he was coming back from a private lesson so drunkeness doesn't figure. also....he wasn't wearing a helmet but there's no point in wrestling over that issue. he's gone and no internet debates will change that. cheers.

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kingwilly The Teakdoor Traitor Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 35,946	What's with the fact that about 5 or so posters over there all have avatars of his face now? a little on the less than tasteful side I would have thought

18-02-2008, 01:43 PM	#64 (permalink)
Plan B Soon to be BANNED by KW. Last Online: Today 07:15 PM Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,040	^^^ I guess it's this electronic medium. Not really good for expressing strong emotions. Do what you can kinda thing. Makes things a bit confusing though.

18-02-2008, 09:48 PM	#68 (permalink)
obsidian I am in Jail Last Online: 21-01-2009 08:15 PM Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,361	hats are for pussies.

18-02-2008, 09:55 PM	#69 (permalink)
Gallowspole I'm deep under the covers Last Online: Today 08:01 PM Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 2,053	Yeah but they have 9 lives. We don't.

18-02-2008, 09:59 PM	#70 (permalink)
obsidian I am in Jail Last Online: 21-01-2009 08:15 PM Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,361	open casket or burn. thats the only difference. look inside your helmet. styrafoam and a veneer of plastic. worthless shit.

19-02-2008, 06:42 AM	#74 (permalink)
obsidian I am in Jail Last Online: 21-01-2009 08:15 PM Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,361	a hat wont help you when driving into the back of a truck.

19-02-2008, 06:53 AM	#76 (permalink)
obsidian I am in Jail Last Online: 21-01-2009 08:15 PM Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,361	a simple matter of personal preference. i do wear a little helmet when driving my little guy. may i suggest the same to you given your knowledge and concern for public health.

19-02-2008, 09:11 AM	#77 (permalink)
Megahorn I am in Jail Last Online: 19-12-2009 12:00 PM Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: in bed Posts: 515	I've only come off abike twice in 10 yrs of riding... both in Thailand. The first time - gravel/mud/shit on the road going around a corner, bike wheel went. THE HELMET SAVED MY LIFE. The second, was stationary behind a stationary car on a small soi. She started to reverse over me and my bike. I jumped off just in time and begun shouting at her, as did 2 Thai guys walking by. She smiled politely, waved, put the car back into reverse and continued to go over my bike as it lay underneath the back of her car.

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dirtydog The Dog Last Online: Today 06:26 PM Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Pattaya Jomtien Posts: 44,969	^Probably too busy.

20-02-2008, 03:38 PM	#80 (permalink)
The_Ghost_Of_The_Moog Thailand Expat Last Online: Today 06:47 PM Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,786	So the deceased was not wearing a helmet. Was he D.U.I ?

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