This road is perhaps the most dangerous road I have ever had the misfortune to travel. And I have done so many times. I estimate it be safer to drive the Indi 500 circuit against the race flow than try avoid the mad myriad of truck, bus and mini bus drivers who hurtle down this road with no regard for life and limb.

Posted by Nip on February 1, 2012 20:31

How very tragic. Driving along minding your own beeswax and boom! Taken out of this life in an accident. My deepest condolences to all families concerned.
I thought ending your holiday was filled with happy memories and flying home.
It is not the speed that is the killer, but the lack of driving skills in various sized vehicles. Maybe time to start new licenses for commercial drivers of all vehicles, renewable every year. It would be a start.

Posted by Graham on February 1, 2012 20:31

I think the drivers who are involved in these accidents, run out of fear the dead persons might come and take him with them? I don't know? If they are drunk they usually sleep it off, then they can't be held on drunk driving charges. Likewise if they have fallen asleep behind the wheel, they go home sleep and then report afterwards. Also most of the commercial drivers are on drugs, ya ba or ya ice and redbull 150 anyway, so they hope the evidence in there P will have long gone before they present at the police station. Police should make a mandatory sentence of one year in jail, guilty or not, if you do a runner.

Posted by Dun on February 1, 2012 20:55

Driving in Thailand, is Terrible..

I feel for those young kids , their poor families, must be distraught.

But this is ''Thailand'' and this is an everyday thing..... sad but true.

Posted by jay on February 1, 2012 21:37

Thai police should hunt this driver and present him for media. We are terrified by all unnecessary accidents in thailand affecting tourists and others. And we can stay in europe for our holidays. Condolences to the families, i cry for them.

Posted by Swede on February 1, 2012 21:38

Vila i frid! (rest in peace)

Posted by Somchai on February 1, 2012 21:53

A gross exaggeration by reader "Nip". This road is no more or less dangerous than most in Thailand, excepting those on Phuket island itself where many drivers seem to take leave of their senses.

I have driven this road to Phang Nga many times and have had an enjoyable and relaxing drive.

There are traffic lights where the 402 from Khok Kloi joins route 4, if this is where the accident happened. Until we know more details it is pointless to try to blame anyone, especially a strip of concrete or tarmac.

Posted by Eric on February 1, 2012 21:56

Its bad, but world is full of danger, i would never try bungy jump and im always abit of affraid when i travel with a airplane, because if something happens i will have no control over the situation, even how much i screen i cannot change the thing that will happen. but for sure its very sad this whole story.

Posted by From Sweden on February 1, 2012 23:17

My deepest sympathies go to all the families in Thailand and Sweden for their loss, that coupled with the hope the police on this island arrest this cowardly killer soon because that is what he is.

Posted by Scunner on February 1, 2012 23:21

Vila i frid (L)

Posted by Anna on February 1, 2012 23:30

Vila i frid! (Rest in peace)

Posted by Sweden on February 2, 2012 01:40

Nip, you have never been to Nepal then..... Kathmandu to Pokhara. Try it, just once... However, back to the point. That junction is dangerous and I hope they find the driver. He should be punished severely. My heart goes out to the you Swedish guys and girls. And the Thai driver. R.I.P.

Posted by Scuba Man on February 2, 2012 02:50

Very sad deepest sympathy to the family and friends who have lost there loved ones. A parent's worst nightmare.

Posted by chaseone on February 2, 2012 06:42

The traffic signal of the intersection at the bus station is set to flashing red at night up until about 7:00 a.m. Which should indicate a 4 way stop, like a stop sign. But many Thai drivers believe "the signal is broken" and they fly through the intersection going toward Krabi. I live nearby and have observed this many times, so I asked, what does a flashing red light mean to you? Both educated and uneducated Thais told me, "it means the signal is broken, so you don't have to stop." I pray God will comfort the families of the victims of this horrible tragedy and people will begin to stop at this intersection.

Posted by Dana on February 2, 2012 07:10

Rest in peace, my dear friends

Posted by julia on February 2, 2012 07:51

RIP, Vila i frid

This is an excellent dual lane road, been driving it more than 100 times, and its hard to say what caused the accident until more details are revealed. I noticed its a private car, no legal taxi, with driver from Isarn. Please don't blame the truck driver for making a runner, its common to find money for bail until you present yourself for Police, which must be done within 24 hours

Posted by katabeachbum on February 2, 2012 09:17

Vila I Frid!!!

Posted by Nick on February 2, 2012 12:16

Vila i frid!

Posted by Lina on February 2, 2012 13:15

Vila I FRID

Posted by VIF on February 2, 2012 16:32

I remember when I took a mini van from Krabi back to Phuket that driver was crazy overtaking cars on the other side of the road at the base of hill not knowing if their was an on-coming vehicle. My thoughts go out to the families who have lost their loved ones

Posted by ??????? on February 2, 2012 17:34

Dana said: "Both educated and uneducated Thais told me, 'it means the signal is broken, so you don't have to stop.' "

Nonsense. Most Thais know it means you can go only if nothing else is coming.

Flashing orange means the same, but you have priority over flashing red.

I think ALL the Thais Dana spoke to were having a laugh at Dana's expense.

Posted by Eric on February 3, 2012 21:28