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Buriram Province - General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Tassie on November 12, 2017, 11:34:09 AM

Title: Driving in Thailand
Post by: Tassie on November 12, 2017, 11:34:09 AM
Presently I am building a house. My friend and most experienced worker got in a motor cycle accident at around 9pm last night in Cham ni.  He wasn?t drinking and looks to have mis judged the numerous blue net rice lines covering our roads.  Ewe, was taken to Buriram Hospital in a coma.  I and a number of his family went to visit him early this morning but the doctor treating him was not in.  I just got a message that Ewe is in critical condition, still in a coma and has less than 50% chance of survival.
I hate motor cycles and the devastation and chaos they bring to Thailand?s roads.
I will pray for Ewe to recover. 
Regards
Just received a message from the hospital that Ewe just died.  I am in total shock and sad beyond belief.
Title: Re: Driving in Thailand
Post by: NongKi bloke on November 12, 2017, 12:55:13 PM
May your mate rest in peace. Even sadder when it's a best friend.
Title: Re: Driving in Thailand
Post by: Tassie on November 12, 2017, 01:02:53 PM
Thanks NongKi.  I am giving the other 7 workers time off work to celebrate the life of Ewe.  I will pay them their full wages during their days off.  It's the least I can do for friends.
Regards
Title: Re: Driving in Thailand
Post by: BillH52 on November 12, 2017, 01:36:21 PM
Sorry for your loss, Tassie. 
Must agree with you re motorcycles and general driving practices in Thailand.  Sad for all and unfortunately, no change in sight.
Title: Re: Driving in Thailand
Post by: Tassie on November 12, 2017, 02:08:34 PM
Many thanks Bill.
Regards
Title: Re: Driving in Thailand
Post by: Freddy on November 12, 2017, 03:30:02 PM
Sad news Ray. My condolences to all who knew him.
Title: Re: Driving in Thailand
Post by: Tassie on November 12, 2017, 05:14:43 PM
Thank you Freddy.
Regards
Title: Re: Driving in Thailand
Post by: Phantom on November 12, 2017, 06:01:25 PM
Sincere condolences, Tassie, your guys need your support during this tough time.
Title: Re: Driving in Thailand
Post by: Tassie on November 12, 2017, 06:55:33 PM
Thank you Phantom, they will receive it from all my heart and soul.
Regards
Title: Re: Driving in Thailand
Post by: fishy on November 13, 2017, 07:37:20 PM
Sad... May his God Buddha look after him and his family.
Title: Re: Driving in Thailand
Post by: Tassie on November 13, 2017, 07:39:15 PM
Many thanks fishy.
Regards
Title: Re: Driving in Thailand
Post by: nanglong218 on November 18, 2017, 10:11:59 PM
Tassie, I have held back from comment while emotions are so raw. I know how close you had become to your crew.
When the formalities are done and some semblance of normality resumes I will drive over and we can talk of everyday things, your house, my hens etc.   Now, please express to Ewe's family our condolences and hope his family will care for those who are left in a land without social welfare.
Title: Re: Driving in Thailand
Post by: Tassie on November 19, 2017, 05:13:24 AM
May thanks nanglong218. We are back at work tomorrow.  I bought some top of the range motor cycle helmets the other day for some of my staff who  previously had none.  We had the local Wat send their top monk to bless the building site and the workers and to ward off evil spirits.
Regards