Another van-train crash in Kanchanaburi

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Van-train crash in Kanchanaburi

Published: 3 Mar 2013 at 16.59
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Another accident involving a tourist van and a train in Kanchanaburi province within the space of a week has left six people injured.

The latest incident took place on a railway crossing in tambon Tha Makham of Muang district on Sunday.

The van carrying six female doctors and medical staff from Camillian Hospital in Bangkok was crossing the track at a spot where barrier and warning lights had been broken, when a train full of local and foreign commuters collided with the middle part of the vehicle.

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CMfarang
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Discussion 7 : 03 Mar 2013 at 19.297
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A 10 minute drive in a minivan from my hotel to the airport on Samui this morning. I had lots of time, but my driver was in a hurry and drove like a maniac. Nice enough guy, but guess he had something else to do.
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Discussion 6 : 03 Mar 2013 at 19.226
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Why do people ALWAYS knock the Thais?

Sure we all know there are some diabolical drivers, and plenty of Health and Safety issues in TH, but the UK has problems even with its draconian H&S regulations and its difficult driving test!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-20774495
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-21577191
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-west-wales-21238691

These show a few recent high profile UK accidents.
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Discussion 5 : 03 Mar 2013 at 18.555
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And Thailand thinks it is ready for high speed rail lines?
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The Dark Side
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Discussion 4 : 03 Mar 2013 at 18.324
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Just how in hell do you not hear a train whistle. Thai drivers are a non existent lot. Licenses issued to anyone with a couple hundred baht in a pink envelope. No testing required.
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Discussion 3 : 03 Mar 2013 at 18.143
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Not all railroad crossings in this country (or any country in the world) have barrier or warning signals, but all have at least 2 STOP signs.
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Discussion 2 : 03 Mar 2013 at 17.562
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Stop, look, and listen.
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Discussion 1 : 03 Mar 2013 at 17.511
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Very tragic but like so much in Thailand when things get broken it can take a long time and much public protest to fix it.

State Railways of Thailand is a leading culprit and should face corporate criminal charges over these neglected crossings.

At Ramkamheng Airport City link (also SRT) has a lift which has been awaiting repair since last Summer and lately a broken passenger escalator making it impossible for elderly or disabled Users to alight to the Train Platform.

Complainents are merely given a complaints telphone number.

Please someone - take a pride in in Thailand!
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