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zubber · 24-11-2009, 11:04 PM

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Phuket: Dutch biker killed in Phuket collision

Dutch biker killed in Phuket collision

MAI KHAO, PHUKET: Dutchman Klaas Verbeek was killed and his Thai passenger seriously injured when the motorbike they were riding collided with a pickup truck driven by a policeman in Tah Chat Chai early yesterday evening.

Mr Verbeek, 53, was an annual visitor to Phuket for at least 15 years and was highly regarded in Phuket’s expat community.

His body is being held at Thalang Hospital.

His friend and compatriot Edwin Van Der Mosselaar said Mr Verbeek’s family in central Holland are aware of his passing and have hired a lawyer to ensure the investigation and repatriation of his remains runs smoothly.

Mr Van Der Mosselaar, who flew back to Phuket from Chaing Mai after hearing the news, said he would help Mr Verbeek’s family in Holland.

Mr Verbeek’s passenger, a Thai woman nicknamed ‘Pla’, is currently being treated at Vachira Phuket Hospital.

She is thought to be in serious condition, though the extent of her injuries is not yet known.

Mr Van Der Mosselaar said Mr Verbeek was scheduled to have dental work done today.

He was a responsible man and never drove a motorbike after drinking alcohol, said Mr Van Der Mosselaar.

The crash occurred at about 5pm.

Tah Chat Chai Police said the pickup involved in the crash was driven by a former Tah Chat Chai police officer.

Dutch Embassy staff said they were aware of the tragedy but were still awaiting official notification as of 4pm today.

– Gazette reporters

Bung · 25-11-2009, 02:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zubber

Mr Van Der Mosselaar said Mr Verbeek was scheduled to have dental work done today.

WTF has this got to do with anything???

"Oh he was supposed to go and see his mum today".

Who writes this shit?

Loy Toy · 25-11-2009, 02:22 AM

^ Probably written by his dentist due to his spare time!

RIP and I hope the thai lass survives.

zubber · 25-11-2009, 02:38 AM

maybe the dentist is upset at the loss of earnings,it was a gold tooth installation,, maybe its black humour ?

Sdigit · 25-11-2009, 02:39 AM

Either way, RIP Cloggy

ferretface · 25-11-2009, 04:21 AM

poor bugger,rip.hope the girl makes a quick recovery.

Attilla the Hen · 25-11-2009, 06:33 AM

Isn't Mid our resident news poster?

Chairman Mao · 25-11-2009, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zubber

the motorbike they were riding collided with a pickup truck driven by a policeman

That certainly ain't gonna result in a fair investigation.

Dead man at fault. Family have to pay for the copper's pick up truck and whiplash compo.

Travelmate · 25-11-2009, 10:25 AM

Terrible news.
RIP

Mr Brown · 25-11-2009, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Attilla the Hen

Isn't Mid our resident news poster?

he flounced

RIP to the man involved and a hopeful speedy recovery to the girl

kingwilly · 25-11-2009, 10:31 AM

bugger.

RIP

Quote:

Originally Posted by zubber

His friend and compatriot Edwin Van Der Mosselaar said Mr Verbeek’s family in central Holland are aware of his passing and have hired a lawyer to ensure the investigation and repatriation of his remains runs smoothly.

good luck with that.

Quote:

Originally Posted by zubber

He was a responsible man and never drove a motorbike after drinking alcohol, said Mr Van Der Mosselaar.

well, he would say that though, wouldnt he?

Quote:

Originally Posted by zubber

Tah Chat Chai Police said the pickup involved in the crash was driven by a former Tah Chat Chai police officer.

unfortunate.

Scandinavian · 25-11-2009, 12:54 PM

What bike was he riding?

Mr R Sole · 25-11-2009, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zubber

Tah Chat Chai Police said the pickup involved in the crash was driven by a former Tah Chat Chai police officer.

Well that's that then.....bet the filth was pissed to boot!!! (generalisations are generally true..hence the expression)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bung

WTF has this got to do with anything??? "Oh he was supposed to go and see his mum today". Who writes this shit?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loy Toy

I hope the thai lass survives.

2nded, poor cow...not known the extent of her injuries..why??? Ain't they found out if she has money yet or not?? Or that she ain't from Phuket and is just some poor gril from Issan and he health card ain't been changed yet...

Err CAT scan and x-rays would surely help to determine the extent of her injuries...fucking morons this lot.

Quote:

Originally Posted by zubber

maybe the dentist is upset at the loss of earnings,it was a gold tooth installation,, maybe its black humour ?

I'm sure he'll sue the farnags family (or try) for loss of earnings.."hey, I was going to charge him double cos he was white...sssnot fair"

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sdigit

Either way, RIP Cloggy

mate your as bad as me..

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chairman Mao

That certainly ain't gonna result in a fair investigation. Dead man at fault. Family have to pay for the copper's pick up truck and whiplash compo.

He'll never be able to work again due to the horrific dreams and injuries from the stupid farang..surely..

Hanh on why is he an ex-cop??? Drug/jetski trade paying more then????

Mr R Sole · 25-11-2009, 12:57 PM

^^ Maybe this is why the copper managed to wipe him out couldn't see him over the large bonnet of his pick up...not too mention the 100 pipers!!!!

mrsquirrel · 25-11-2009, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Brown

he flounced

really?

zubber · 27-11-2009, 09:34 PM

Friday, November 27, 2009

Dutch crash victim's remains to be repatriated

The late Klaas Verbeek, who was an annual visitor to Phuket for at least 15 years. Photo courtesy of Edwin Van Der Mosselaar.

SAKHOO, PHUKET : The remains of Dutch national Klaas Verbeek, who was killed in a motorbike accident on Monday evening, will be repatriated to Holland over the weekend.

Pol Maj Rassada Kleongwong of Tha Chat Chai Police, identified the driver of the vehicle that collided with Mr Verbeek’s motorbike as Pol Sgt Maj Thavorn Tongkham, who is assigned to the Tah Chat Chai Police subdistrict in Sakhoo.

Sgt Maj Thavorn was off duty when the accident occurred, he said.

The accident occurred on a curved, downhill stretch of Naithon Rd in Ban Layan, Sakhoo Village 3, Thalang district.

Seriously injured in the accident was Mr Verbeek’s passenger, 40-year-old Mrs Kulchalee Tunsang.

Mrs Kulchalee suffered multiple injuries including several broken ribs and a broken finger.

She will require at least a month of in-patient treatment, staff at Vachira Phuket Hospital told the Gazette.

Mr Verbeek lost control of his motorbike and crossed the centerline of the road, making it impossible for Sgt Maj Thavorn to avoid the collision by braking, Maj Rassada said.

After the accident Sgt Maj Thavorn’s pickup hit a fence on the left hand side of the road and came to a stop, he said.

Sgt Maj Thavorn remained at the scene of the accident, he said.

Mr Verbeek’s remains were sent to Thalang Hospital.

The injured Mrs Kulchalee was also sent to Thalang Hospital for emergency treatment. She was later transferred to the better-equipped Vachira Phuket Hosptial in Phuket City.

Evidence from the accident scene, including damages to the pickup and skid marks, indicated that Mr Verbeek was at fault, Maj Rassada said.

“The case will be sent to the embassy and public prosecutor, but there will be no charges as the responsible party has passed away,” Pol Maj Rassada said.

Mr Verbeek’s friend and compatriot Edwin Van Der Mosselaar told the Gazette earlier that Mr Verbeek was a very responsible man who never operated a motorbike after drinking.

Mr Van Der Mosselaar, who flew back from Chiang Mai to help Mr Vervbeek’s family repatriate his remains, was too emotionally distraught over the loss this morning to comment further or discuss if any memorial services would be held in Phuket.

A source at the Dutch Embassy said Mr Verbeek’s family are working with Mr Van Der Mosselaar to repatriate his remains aboard an Air Berlin flight over the weekend.

Mr Verbeek’s insurance will cover the expense, the source said.

– Sitthipong Nongkeaw and Stephen Michael Fein

phuketgazete

zubber · 27-11-2009, 09:41 PM

his molars look pretty good ,or were in good shape .

the dogcatcher · 27-11-2009, 09:56 PM

Pissed copper, pissed netherlander. Will never know. And who gives a shit?

Sdigit · 28-11-2009, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the dogcatcher

Pissed copper, pissed netherlander. Will never know. And who gives a shit?

As it could happen to any oe of us in a heart beat, we all do

nigelandjan · 28-11-2009, 02:22 AM

Unreal ,,,, has a good set of choppers ,, instead of going to the dentist he should have gone the other way to the barbers to get that silly thing shaved off his face ,,,,,,, fate eh ! its a terrible thing sometimes

24-11-2009, 11:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
zubber Betong Last Online: Yesterday 11:51 PM Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 724	Dutch biker killed in Phuket crash Tuesday, November 24, 2009 Phuket: Dutch biker killed in Phuket collision Dutch biker killed in Phuket collision MAI KHAO, PHUKET: Dutchman Klaas Verbeek was killed and his Thai passenger seriously injured when the motorbike they were riding collided with a pickup truck driven by a policeman in Tah Chat Chai early yesterday evening. Mr Verbeek, 53, was an annual visitor to Phuket for at least 15 years and was highly regarded in Phuket’s expat community. His body is being held at Thalang Hospital. His friend and compatriot Edwin Van Der Mosselaar said Mr Verbeek’s family in central Holland are aware of his passing and have hired a lawyer to ensure the investigation and repatriation of his remains runs smoothly. Mr Van Der Mosselaar, who flew back to Phuket from Chaing Mai after hearing the news, said he would help Mr Verbeek’s family in Holland. Mr Verbeek’s passenger, a Thai woman nicknamed ‘Pla’, is currently being treated at Vachira Phuket Hospital. She is thought to be in serious condition, though the extent of her injuries is not yet known. Mr Van Der Mosselaar said Mr Verbeek was scheduled to have dental work done today. He was a responsible man and never drove a motorbike after drinking alcohol, said Mr Van Der Mosselaar. The crash occurred at about 5pm. Tah Chat Chai Police said the pickup involved in the crash was driven by a former Tah Chat Chai police officer. Dutch Embassy staff said they were aware of the tragedy but were still awaiting official notification as of 4pm today. – Gazette reporters __________________ i'd rather have a phlebotomy than a full frontal lobotomy

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25-11-2009, 02:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
Loy Toy On a walkabout Last Online: Today 12:03 AM Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 10,703	^ Probably written by his dentist due to his spare time! RIP and I hope the thai lass survives.

25-11-2009, 02:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
zubber Betong Last Online: Yesterday 11:51 PM Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 724	maybe the dentist is upset at the loss of earnings,it was a gold tooth installation,, maybe its black humour ?

25-11-2009, 02:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
Sdigit It wasn't me Last Online: 20-01-2010 04:35 PM Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: All the way over there> Posts: 4,101	Either way, RIP Cloggy

25-11-2009, 04:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
ferretface Udon Thani Last Online: Yesterday 05:53 AM Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: wales Posts: 146	poor bugger,rip.hope the girl makes a quick recovery.

25-11-2009, 06:33 AM	#7 (permalink)
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25-11-2009, 10:25 AM	#9 (permalink)
Travelmate Happy Chinese New Year! Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 3,728	Terrible news. RIP

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Scandinavian Phi Phi Island Last Online: Yesterday 08:07 PM Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: The Kok Posts: 490	What bike was he riding?

25-11-2009, 12:57 PM	#14 (permalink)
Mr R Sole Noone here gets out alive Last Online: Yesterday 01:26 PM Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The back of beyond..on the bloody PC by the looks of it!! Posts: 1,370	^^ Maybe this is why the copper managed to wipe him out couldn't see him over the large bonnet of his pick up...not too mention the 100 pipers!!!!

27-11-2009, 09:34 PM	#16 (permalink)
zubber Betong Last Online: Yesterday 11:51 PM Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 724	Friday, November 27, 2009 Dutch crash victim's remains to be repatriated The late Klaas Verbeek, who was an annual visitor to Phuket for at least 15 years. Photo courtesy of Edwin Van Der Mosselaar. SAKHOO, PHUKET : The remains of Dutch national Klaas Verbeek, who was killed in a motorbike accident on Monday evening, will be repatriated to Holland over the weekend. Pol Maj Rassada Kleongwong of Tha Chat Chai Police, identified the driver of the vehicle that collided with Mr Verbeek’s motorbike as Pol Sgt Maj Thavorn Tongkham, who is assigned to the Tah Chat Chai Police subdistrict in Sakhoo. Sgt Maj Thavorn was off duty when the accident occurred, he said. The accident occurred on a curved, downhill stretch of Naithon Rd in Ban Layan, Sakhoo Village 3, Thalang district. Seriously injured in the accident was Mr Verbeek’s passenger, 40-year-old Mrs Kulchalee Tunsang. Mrs Kulchalee suffered multiple injuries including several broken ribs and a broken finger. She will require at least a month of in-patient treatment, staff at Vachira Phuket Hospital told the Gazette. Mr Verbeek lost control of his motorbike and crossed the centerline of the road, making it impossible for Sgt Maj Thavorn to avoid the collision by braking, Maj Rassada said. After the accident Sgt Maj Thavorn’s pickup hit a fence on the left hand side of the road and came to a stop, he said. Sgt Maj Thavorn remained at the scene of the accident, he said. Mr Verbeek’s remains were sent to Thalang Hospital. The injured Mrs Kulchalee was also sent to Thalang Hospital for emergency treatment. She was later transferred to the better-equipped Vachira Phuket Hosptial in Phuket City. Evidence from the accident scene, including damages to the pickup and skid marks, indicated that Mr Verbeek was at fault, Maj Rassada said. “The case will be sent to the embassy and public prosecutor, but there will be no charges as the responsible party has passed away,” Pol Maj Rassada said. Mr Verbeek’s friend and compatriot Edwin Van Der Mosselaar told the Gazette earlier that Mr Verbeek was a very responsible man who never operated a motorbike after drinking. Mr Van Der Mosselaar, who flew back from Chiang Mai to help Mr Vervbeek’s family repatriate his remains, was too emotionally distraught over the loss this morning to comment further or discuss if any memorial services would be held in Phuket. A source at the Dutch Embassy said Mr Verbeek’s family are working with Mr Van Der Mosselaar to repatriate his remains aboard an Air Berlin flight over the weekend. Mr Verbeek’s insurance will cover the expense, the source said. – Sitthipong Nongkeaw and Stephen Michael Fein phuketgazete

27-11-2009, 09:41 PM	#17 (permalink)
zubber Betong Last Online: Yesterday 11:51 PM Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 724	his molars look pretty good ,or were in good shape .

27-11-2009, 09:56 PM	#18 (permalink)
the dogcatcher Thailand Expat Last Online: Yesterday 09:04 PM Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,579	Pissed copper, pissed netherlander. Will never know. And who gives a shit?

28-11-2009, 02:22 AM	#20 (permalink)
nigelandjan Tak Last Online: 08-02-2010 01:24 PM Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Frinton on sea and Ban Pak Posts: 359	Unreal ,,,, has a good set of choppers ,, instead of going to the dentist he should have gone the other way to the barbers to get that silly thing shaved off his face ,,,,,,, fate eh ! its a terrible thing sometimes

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