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Yesterday I set off on what is my usual Saturday/Sunday bike ride around Cape Panwa. The route is about 30 kms or so, with some good steep hills to get the heart and lungs going.
There's a particularly scenic part of the route, where it passes several viewpoints overlooking Chalong Bay (the area is called Khao Khad). In spite of having (for me at least) the best views anywhere in Phuket, the road is very quiet, which makes it ideal for cycling.
Anyway, came across these scenes this afternoon. An old type Ford Ranger pick up must have been travelling up hill towards the highest viewpoint, didn't manage to make the bend, and went through some concrete (looks like wood but isn't) railings and landed about 15 metres down what is a sheer drop. I didn't ask the question of any of the few onlookers, about the state of the driver (and passengers?), as it can't have been good. The occupant(s) had already been evacuated when I got there. There's a white painted kerbstone, and a grassed verge where the vehicle entered. No tyre marks anywhere, so it must have been airborne.
Photos taken with my phone.
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Moved to Thailand mid 2007, renting an apartment outside Kata first of all. Eventually decided to buy my own place early 2008, and since then have been through the Thai system for many things, including getting married, having property, cars, boats, driving licence, boat licence etc etc etc. Absolutely no expert, but have a certain amount of knowledge and experience now. Happily married, live in Chalong, have 2 Golden Retrievers plus 2 other dogs, like good food and chilling out with like minded people. Favourite places in Phuket are Ao Yon and the Kathu reservoir area.
Main hobbies, photography, cycling, fitness, sometimes canoeing, getting out on my boat (if the weather's kind enough!), and cooking. Ex Royal Marine, and spent many years in the oil industry in various countries.
Main hobbies, photography, cycling, fitness, sometimes canoeing, getting out on my boat (if the weather's kind enough!), and cooking. Ex Royal Marine, and spent many years in the oil industry in various countries.
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Over the last few days, I've been visiting a sick Danish friend in Vachira Hospital, Phuket Town. In the next bed to the friend of mine, is another ill 'farang'. Previously during my visits, the 'neighbour' hasn't been conscious, so no communication taken place.
Today however, I've learnt that he's CHRIS BERRY, a New Zealander, apparently a long term resident of Phuket, and had been living with a friend in Rawai, Phuket. The hospital staff also told me that he was previously married to a Thai lady, but now divorced. I'm guessing that the guy is in his late 70's or so, and is seriously ill. Nobody appears to visit him or take care of him (for those who understand Vachira Hospital, you will know exactly what I mean).
Does anyone know of this guy, his background or family etc? Before learning he was a Kiwi, I actually contacted the British Consul. If anyone has information or can provide background, please PM me and I'll ensure that it's passed to the hospital staff, as I know they are keen that his NOK are informed of his situation.
Today however, I've learnt that he's CHRIS BERRY, a New Zealander, apparently a long term resident of Phuket, and had been living with a friend in Rawai, Phuket. The hospital staff also told me that he was previously married to a Thai lady, but now divorced. I'm guessing that the guy is in his late 70's or so, and is seriously ill. Nobody appears to visit him or take care of him (for those who understand Vachira Hospital, you will know exactly what I mean).
Does anyone know of this guy, his background or family etc? Before learning he was a Kiwi, I actually contacted the British Consul. If anyone has information or can provide background, please PM me and I'll ensure that it's passed to the hospital staff, as I know they are keen that his NOK are informed of his situation.
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