In the bustling city of Pattaya, where the nightlife is as vibrant as the neon lights that paint the streets, a peculiar driving incident unfolded. The clock had just ticked past 11:30 p.m. on July 2, when a young driver, seized by drowsiness, found himself in a very topsy-turvy predicament. Navigating South Pattaya Road, near the well-known Moo 10 area, 24-year-old Jetsadakorn was steering his girlfriend homeward but soon drifted into a hazy realm of sleep. In a blink, or rather, a doze, his white Toyota Yaris flipped, embroiled in a spectacular collision involving three vehicles. Yet, in a twist of fate, not a single scratch marred the young man.
When the local authorities arrived, the scene was surreal. A white Yaris lay upturned, awkwardly occupying the street and sporting a few involuntary cosmetic modifications. Registered all the way in Nakhon Ratchasima, Jetsadakorn’s ride had clearly seen better days. Rubbing his bleary eyes and likely replaying the chaotic seconds in his mind, he admitted defeat to fatigue, confessing, “I must’ve dozed off. I only realized what had happened after the crash.”
This impromptu nap set off a chain reaction reminiscent of a Hollywood car chase montage. Enter Sumalee, a 32-year-old Bangkok native piloting a sleek black Mitsubishi. Her evening plans took an unexpected detour when her car bore the brunt of the Yaris’ cavalcade. Describing the ordeal, Sumalee recounted, “I had my lights on and was waiting to turn right into a side street when I saw the Yaris swerving towards me.” With a rogue brush of her car’s right side, the Yaris continued its somersault. Completing the trilogy of vehicular whoopsies was a black Honda Jazz, also from Bangkok, sideswiped in the siege. Yet, amidst the metallic tangle, miraculously, no one bore injuries.
Curiosity piqued, the Pattaya police, armed with notepads and cameras, commenced their forensic quest to unravel this metal riddle. Cortemplating the CCTV tapes becomes the next scene on their investigative canvas. Meanwhile, all participants in this late-night dramedy are poised to provide their side of the tale. For the public’s prying eyes (and hearts), the Pattaya News lends a visual testament to this unexpected escapade.
Remarkably, this isn’t Pattaya’s first encounter with automotive drama. Rewind to the misty early hours of June 10th, a 28-year-old woman, navigating her Toyota Altis, misjudged the interplay of rubber tires and construction paraphernalia, scattering PVC pipes and wooden scaffolding in a calamitous artwork on Pattaya Second Road. Only a day prior, an unfortunate pensioner was thrust into critical care following a dramatic railway crossing collision, involving a grey Honda PCX scooter and an unsuspecting white Hyundai van. This collision tableau unfolded with an ensemble cast of four injured parties, including 65-year-old Wanna Waiwong, who valiantly battled for her life following a severe leg injury.
Across Pattaya and indeed Thailand, tales of vehicular intrigue continue to weave local folklore. Each story, a jigsaw piece in the colorful mosaic of urban life, reminds us of the unexpected twists waiting around every corner. As the sun sets and neon paints the streets, drivers ease into the night, a silent prayer of safety guiding their way home.
Why in the world would someone drive when they’re so tired? It’s selfish to put others at risk like this!
Well, Charlie, sometimes you don’t realize how tired you are until it’s too late. It’s definitely a wake-up call!
True, but there needs to be more awareness. There’s no excuse these days!
People should just stop and nap if they feel sleepy. Not complicated.
So glad nobody got hurt, but this could’ve ended much worse. Heavy fines should deter people from driving drowsy.
The problem with fines is you need to catch them first. Fatigue isn’t easy to spot like speeding.
How’s a fine going to stop fatigue? People need alarms that buzz you awake, like for fish tanks but for humans.
I just watched the CCTV clip. It’s crazy it wasn’t worse considering the flip. Cars are like tanks these days.
Yeah, but if our cars didn’t flip like toys, maybe we’d have fewer accidents feel like thrill rides. Less invincible vehicles might make better drivers!
What an absolute miracle, but why are there always accidents on South Pattaya Road? It’s like it attracts chaos.
It has to do with the layout. Too many distractions and side streets cause havoc.
Grow up, people. This isn’t a race course and definitely no Need for Speed! Let’s be thankful no one needed a hospital this time.
Good point, though ‘Need for Sleep’ would be more accurate!
Between the constant nightlife and lack of streetlights, Pattaya is a recipe for car drama. Roads need better regulation pronto!
Pattaya is a party city; the driving reflects that if you ask me. It’s never going to change until the culture does.
True, we can’t fix culture overnight. But some better signage wouldn’t hurt.
I was just there last month! The roads can be terrifying, especially with tourists who think they’re invincible in rentals.
I love how each accident seems to have its own drama story. It’s like reading a script!
Vivian, real life is the best scriptwriter. People love a good narrative, even if it’s a cautionary tale.
It’s not just Pattaya. Thai roads are dangerous in general. More education would definitely help.
Sumalee was insanely lucky. Seeing a car barreling toward you must be heart-stopping. Glad she’s okay.
Pattaya’s car crash history makes it sound like a video game. Don’t press continue, just learn from mistakes!
Reality doesn’t come with respawns. Time to level up our awareness.
I think the insurance companies are the real winners here! Bet their premiums are skyrocketing.
With such a vibrant nightlife, it’s easy to overlook the slower-paced dangers like sleepiness.
Next time, set your GPS to home safer not just faster. Yawn.