Why are buffalo owners not forced to register the animals. And then tag them ( the buffaloes ) with ear tags with a barcode. That way, there would not be any doubt to find the owner. Jenny touch in the article : " The German passenger was not injured and the fare is unknown". Made me smile.

Posted by Charles on July 21, 2013 08:54

We have seen this type of accident before, I expect the same outcome, no owner will come forward. As for "motorised vehicles" and buffalo, many drivers should still be on buffalo, it usually has a lot more common-sense.

Posted by Phuket_IOC on July 21, 2013 08:57

@ Charles same way illegal taxis dont register, unregistered taxi should pay all compensation seems the buffs dont like taxis either

Posted by slickmelb on July 21, 2013 09:45

A memorial BBQ will be held this afternoon

Posted by Pozz59 on July 21, 2013 10:45

What I liked best then, can you remember, the skies were not cloudy all day. And never a discouraging word, no reader and editor comments in Phuketwan.

Posted by juswunderin on July 21, 2013 11:20

Poor old buffalo and unborn baby....makes me sad when animals are killed...

Please tell me the relevance of this line in the report.

"The German passenger was not injured and the fare is unknown".

So what if the fare is known?

Please don't berate me ED as i'm only curious...

Posted by sateeb on July 21, 2013 13:48

Ed, why has my comment not been published.

Posted by Fiesty Farang on July 21, 2013 18:05

I hope that the german passenger have " pover in mind " to resist any demands of compensation from the driver and police. Guesswork, in this case, can change to show the truth of coming events. I write these comments keeping in mind and hoping, that phuket also belong still , to the " land of smiles ". Buffalo ! RIP.

Posted by Peter on July 21, 2013 22:15

We should limit taxis and transport operators vehicles to 80Km.

last night I travelled a long the same stretch of road at 2130hrs coming back from the airport during a severe storm. The road was well lit and although there was significant traffic I could see the road clearly ahead.

2 things immediately spring to mind here, firstly the taxi driver at 1am would have had little traffic to contend with. He was obviously driving at excessive speed,and secondly did not have the reflexes to steer passed this unfortunate creature.

The witch hunt should start with the driver. We should limit customer service Vehicles taxis ,mini vans to 80KM I mean with a limiter fitted and checked before they get their insurance.

This is a tragedy, next time it will be people and the death of the passenger. So far nothing in the comments about the speed of the driver. He would have 3 lanes to avoid the buffalo I would suggest if traveling at responsible speed could have avoided this accident. The blame is he hit the buffalo not the other way around !

Posted by Robin Too on July 23, 2013 08:14