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Chairman Mao · 19-03-2010, 11:49 PM

The early morning collision between a motorcycle and a four-wheel drive URV resulted in the tragic death of a Briton in Pattaya. The Thai Fortuner driver, who was overtaking at the time, maintained she had not seen the motorcycle approaching in the opposite lane until it was too late.

Pattaya, 18 March 2010, [PDN]: At 2.00am, Police Lieutenant Colonel Jakkarin Toursuphap (Pattaya Police Investigator) was notified of an accident between a car and motorbike, which resulted in the death of the foreign motorcyclist. The incident occurred in front of Mike Orchid Villa in Soi Khao Noi, Moo10, Pattaya. The police officer, along with rescue personnel of the Sawangboriboon Foundation, duly rushed to the incident scene to investigate.

At the scene, the team discovered the dead body of Mr. Lee Spencer [41] a British national, who had been wearing a black round-neck T-shirt and white jeans. He had sustained a broken neck, and broken right leg. Nearby was his black Honda Wave motorbike, a complete write-off. Next to it was a grey-bronze Toyato Fortuner with frontal damage, whose driver, Miss Somjai Jaithad [45], was apprehensively standing by, waiting to provide a statement to the police.

Miss Jaithad explained that whilst she was driving home in Soi Khao Noi, she had swung out into the right-hand lane in order to overtake another car beside her. Unfortunately, there was a motorbike speeding towards her that she only noticed at the last moment, too late to avoid a crash. Sadly, Mr. Spencer had no chance to avoid the collision and was killed outright.

Mr. Spencer’s body was taken for autopsy and the British Embassy will be notified of his death accordingly.

Brit Motorcyclist Killed In Tragic Pattaya Accident Pattaya Daily News – Pattaya news Powerful news at your fingertips

Never met the lad, but only ever heard good things about him.

Chairman Mao · 19-03-2010, 11:51 PM

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she had swung out into the right-hand lane in order to overtake another car beside her. Unfortunately, there was a motorbike speeding towards her that she only noticed at the last moment, too late to avoid a crash. Sadly, Mr. Spencer had no chance to avoid the collision and was killed outright.

I was driving down Soi Rang Nam in BKK today and had 3 pick ups up pull out in front of me and flash their lights in order to tell me to move over or they'll smash me head on.

Such a lovely driving culture.

larvidchr · 20-03-2010, 12:00 AM

RIP to Lee Spencer and condolences to his family

jizzybloke · 20-03-2010, 12:06 AM

RIP, surprised that she actually stopped and waited for the police to turn up!

Muadib · 20-03-2010, 12:06 AM

RIP Lee... You will be missed...

Many become callous when this sort of thing happens, until it happens to someone you know...

English Noodles · 20-03-2010, 12:12 AM

I heard a farang was driving, an Austrian guy, the Thai woman is his wife, he tried to do a runner and she pretended to be the driver, speeding too. (apparently).

jizzybloke · 20-03-2010, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by English Noodles

I heard a farang was driving

where from?

dirtydog · 20-03-2010, 12:34 AM

He runs or ran Nois bar.

StrontiumDog · 20-03-2010, 01:14 AM

RIP. A sad loss. Condolences to his family.

buriramboy · 20-03-2010, 01:18 AM

Yep top bloke and a good mate of mine, obviously i wasn't there but people who were say was definately a farang who was driving and overtaking thus on wrong side of road and hit him head on, so basically he had no chance.

Happyman · 20-03-2010, 01:42 AM

Very sad RIP

She probably waited at the scene cos the farang driver ( assumed) took the car keys when he did a runner

SiLeakHunt · 20-03-2010, 01:49 AM

I think I knew him, was he from Oldham ?

buriramboy · 20-03-2010, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by SiLeakHunt

I think I knew him, was he from Oldham ?

Northwich, Cheshire, owned Noi's bar on Soi Khao Noi.

SiLeakHunt · 20-03-2010, 02:39 AM

not the one I was thinking of there's a guy of a very similar sounding name from Oldham runs a bar on Yamoto

kingwilly · 20-03-2010, 02:57 AM

RIP.

Why is she able to say that he was speeding? She (or her husband if the rumours are true) couldn't know that I hope the BIB get it sorted and really make her and the other farang pay (not just money) fuckers

Loy Toy · 20-03-2010, 03:01 AM

I just arrived back from a evening whereby all present toasted the life of a great person and the Darkside will never be the same again without Lees' presence.

I will not quote what I have heard about who was driving the vehicle as this will not bring Lee back and its best to give support to the loved one's left behind.

RIP Lee. We will miss you mate.

Loy Toy · 20-03-2010, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by kingwilly

Why is she able to say that he was speeding?

The accident happened not 50 metres uphill from his bar and he would of been lucky to be driving at walking speed.

kingwilly · 20-03-2010, 03:18 AM

Indeed, enough to make you spitting mad, and its not just the thais who drive badly (and dangerously)

britmaveric · 20-03-2010, 03:26 AM

Never understand why fkwits like this don't have patience when they are driving. How many seconds would you save by over-passing another vehicle? Now its cost someone else's life and brought down a rain of misery.

Loy Toy · 20-03-2010, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by kingwilly

Indeed, enough to make you spitting mad, and its not just the thais who drive badly (and dangerously)

Mate accidents happen and nobody can blame anyone from being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Purely and simply bad luck unfortunately but speeding?, Lee was not.........impossible..........and if the BIB cannot work out that this bitch was lying then I'm ready to pack my fucking bags tomorrow.

britmaveric · 20-03-2010, 03:28 AM

^well BIB doesnt have a clue and you know as well as I do, prob nought will happen. Prob seek damages that the scooter caused on the Fortuner. If farang not there then accident no happen.

Loy Toy · 20-03-2010, 03:31 AM

^I have no idea but I was real happy that we had some TD representation with Pickel, Rawlins, myself and a surprise visit by Extras.

In the end a great turnout for a great bloke.

SHYTALK · 20-03-2010, 03:35 AM

So sad about that.
I have visited the Nois bar cam on a few occasions, and then went to see the bar one day in Pattaya.
Didnt go in as it was afternoon.
Always meant to return some night for a bevy.RIP.

tuktukdriver · 20-03-2010, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by britmaveric

Never understand why fkwits like this don't have patience when they are driving. How many seconds would you save by over-passing another vehicle? Now its cost someone else's life and brought down a rain of misery.

I agree. I think it's a certain personality type that has this problem. They aren't even thinking about what they are doing. I had a girlfriend years ago that drove like that. I would yell at her, "WHAT IS THE HURRY!"...and she would have no response.

clueless · 20-03-2010, 04:05 AM

The male driver did a runner and allegedly paid off the BIB . His wife is lying . Witnesses confirm it .

19-03-2010, 11:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
Chairman Mao Wiv a poodle in me pocket Last Online: Yesterday 11:14 PM Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 9,291	Cowardly Fortuner driver runs away from accident, Bar owner dies. The early morning collision between a motorcycle and a four-wheel drive URV resulted in the tragic death of a Briton in Pattaya. The Thai Fortuner driver, who was overtaking at the time, maintained she had not seen the motorcycle approaching in the opposite lane until it was too late. Pattaya, 18 March 2010, [PDN]: At 2.00am, Police Lieutenant Colonel Jakkarin Toursuphap (Pattaya Police Investigator) was notified of an accident between a car and motorbike, which resulted in the death of the foreign motorcyclist. The incident occurred in front of Mike Orchid Villa in Soi Khao Noi, Moo10, Pattaya. The police officer, along with rescue personnel of the Sawangboriboon Foundation, duly rushed to the incident scene to investigate. At the scene, the team discovered the dead body of Mr. Lee Spencer [41] a British national, who had been wearing a black round-neck T-shirt and white jeans. He had sustained a broken neck, and broken right leg. Nearby was his black Honda Wave motorbike, a complete write-off. Next to it was a grey-bronze Toyato Fortuner with frontal damage, whose driver, Miss Somjai Jaithad [45], was apprehensively standing by, waiting to provide a statement to the police. Miss Jaithad explained that whilst she was driving home in Soi Khao Noi, she had swung out into the right-hand lane in order to overtake another car beside her. Unfortunately, there was a motorbike speeding towards her that she only noticed at the last moment, too late to avoid a crash. Sadly, Mr. Spencer had no chance to avoid the collision and was killed outright. Mr. Spencer’s body was taken for autopsy and the British Embassy will be notified of his death accordingly. Brit Motorcyclist Killed In Tragic Pattaya Accident Pattaya Daily News – Pattaya news Powerful news at your fingertips Never met the lad, but only ever heard good things about him.

20-03-2010, 12:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
Muadib Banned Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: HELL Posts: 4,796	RIP Lee... You will be missed... Many become callous when this sort of thing happens, until it happens to someone you know... Last edited by Muadib : 20-03-2010 at 12:14 AM.

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20-03-2010, 12:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
larvidchr In transit to Valhalla Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 4,412	RIP to Lee Spencer and condolences to his family

20-03-2010, 12:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
jizzybloke Special member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 6,882	RIP, surprised that she actually stopped and waited for the police to turn up!

20-03-2010, 12:12 AM	#6 (permalink)
English Noodles The Dentist Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burning Down a Pikey Caravan Posts: 16,565	I heard a farang was driving, an Austrian guy, the Thai woman is his wife, he tried to do a runner and she pretended to be the driver, speeding too. (apparently).

20-03-2010, 12:34 AM	#8 (permalink)
dirtydog The Dog Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Pattaya Jomtien Posts: 57,802	He runs or ran Nois bar.

20-03-2010, 01:14 AM	#9 (permalink)
StrontiumDog Out there... Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: BKK Posts: 32,161	RIP. A sad loss. Condolences to his family.

20-03-2010, 01:18 AM	#10 (permalink)
buriramboy Thailand Forum Last Online: Today 02:16 AM Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northwich, Cheshire Posts: 4,085	Yep top bloke and a good mate of mine, obviously i wasn't there but people who were say was definately a farang who was driving and overtaking thus on wrong side of road and hit him head on, so basically he had no chance.

20-03-2010, 01:42 AM	#11 (permalink)
Happyman RIP Last Online: 31-01-2011 08:29 PM Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Rawai Phuket Posts: 6,532	Very sad RIP She probably waited at the scene cos the farang driver ( assumed) took the car keys when he did a runner

20-03-2010, 01:49 AM	#12 (permalink)
SiLeakHunt Thailand Expat Last Online: Today 01:26 AM Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Koh Tannga Posts: 1,128	I think I knew him, was he from Oldham ?

20-03-2010, 02:39 AM	#14 (permalink)
SiLeakHunt Thailand Expat Last Online: Today 01:26 AM Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Koh Tannga Posts: 1,128	not the one I was thinking of there's a guy of a very similar sounding name from Oldham runs a bar on Yamoto

20-03-2010, 02:57 AM	#15 (permalink)
kingwilly Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 36,502	RIP. Why is she able to say that he was speeding? She (or her husband if the rumours are true) couldn't know that I hope the BIB get it sorted and really make her and the other farang pay (not just money) fuckers

20-03-2010, 03:01 AM	#16 (permalink)
Loy Toy On a walkabout Last Online: Today 07:29 AM Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 19,066	I just arrived back from a evening whereby all present toasted the life of a great person and the Darkside will never be the same again without Lees' presence. I will not quote what I have heard about who was driving the vehicle as this will not bring Lee back and its best to give support to the loved one's left behind. RIP Lee. We will miss you mate.

20-03-2010, 03:18 AM	#18 (permalink)
kingwilly Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 36,502	Indeed, enough to make you spitting mad, and its not just the thais who drive badly (and dangerously)

20-03-2010, 03:26 AM	#19 (permalink)
britmaveric nid aur yw popeth melyn Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pattaya Posts: 4,390	Never understand why fkwits like this don't have patience when they are driving. How many seconds would you save by over-passing another vehicle? Now its cost someone else's life and brought down a rain of misery.

20-03-2010, 03:28 AM	#21 (permalink)
britmaveric nid aur yw popeth melyn Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pattaya Posts: 4,390	^well BIB doesnt have a clue and you know as well as I do, prob nought will happen. Prob seek damages that the scooter caused on the Fortuner. If farang not there then accident no happen.

20-03-2010, 03:31 AM	#22 (permalink)
Loy Toy On a walkabout Last Online: Today 07:29 AM Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 19,066	^I have no idea but I was real happy that we had some TD representation with Pickel, Rawlins, myself and a surprise visit by Extras. In the end a great turnout for a great bloke.

20-03-2010, 03:35 AM	#23 (permalink)
SHYTALK I am in Jail Last Online: 01-07-2010 02:52 AM Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 36	So sad about that. I have visited the Nois bar cam on a few occasions, and then went to see the bar one day in Pattaya. Didnt go in as it was afternoon. Always meant to return some night for a bevy.RIP.

20-03-2010, 04:05 AM	#25 (permalink)
clueless Khao San Road Last Online: 04-02-2012 10:50 AM Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 58	The male driver did a runner and allegedly paid off the BIB . His wife is lying . Witnesses confirm it .

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