Underage driving claims another victim in Bangkok, as two racing vehicles crash in the early hours of Thursday morning in Bangkok.

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1 dead, 3 hurt in underage driver crash

Published: 10 Jan 2013 at 11.57
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Police said a fatal accident involving an unlicensed, underage driver occurred early Thursday morning in front of the Appeals Court on Ratchadapisk Road in Chatuchak district of Bangkok.

Investigators and emergency workers found a blue Toyota with both its front and rear ends completely smashed in. Nearby was the body of Palapol Wongsila, 20, lying dead on the road. He suffered a broken left arm and a skull injury.

About 100 metres away, a green Toyota which had been involved in an accident was parked on the road island. The driver was nowhere to be seen.

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SawGeorge
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Discussion 3 : 10 Jan 2013 at 17.483
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Are they the first time car buyers or are they the first time drivers???
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Discussion 2 : 10 Jan 2013 at 17.312
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An absolute disgrace, its hard to understand the seat belt phobia in thailand... truly disgusting attitudes and yet another person thrown from the car when it inevitably crashes.
I can't comprehend why tackling road issues isn't a high priority here. its a shambles. And leaving the scene of an accident (and maybe someone to die in the process) should be a mandatory 10 years minimum in prison when caught. It is the lowest of the low.. truly shameful reading
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Thai people are not serious about road safety... end of story...
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1 dead, 3 hurt in underage driver crash

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