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Post by Krisb on Apr 26, 2015 7:32:41 GMT 7
A Calgary man’s family is selling off his vehicles and other belongings in an effort to raise money to bring the traveller home from Thailand.
Jason Hoffman arrived in Phuket, Thailand last Thursday for a vacation. Only four hours after arriving on Thailand’s largest island, Jason was involved in a scooter crash that left one person dead and two others injured.
Jason’s brother, Clinton Hoffman, told CTVNews.ca that few details are known about the crash, but the family has heard that Jason’s scooter collided with a scooter carrying three people.
One person died and the other two were injured. Jason broke several bones, and needed surgery for his injuries, Clinton said.
Jason was treated in a local hospital, but his brother said he was released two days after being admitted. Though he still needs surgery for his facial injuries, Jason has been staying at a hostel while he recovers. He is barely able to move because of his injuries, his brother said.
In the days after the crash, Jason was told by police that he was responsible. Clinton said Jason was told he needed to pay a settlement to the victims, and cover legal fees and a fine for the collision.
In total, Clinton said Jason was told he must pay $100,000. If he is unable to pay the fees, he could face imprisonment, Clinton said.
The family has been working with representatives of the Canadian embassy, contacted through the Department of Foreign Affairs.
They struggled to talk to someone on the phone, Clinton said. Most of the communication has been done by email.
“It’s very difficult. I have so many questions that can’t be answered,” Clinton said Friday.
He said that Jason’s Thai lawyer advised the family to pay the money, rather than try to fight the charges, but coming up with $100,000 has been a challenge.
In an effort to raise the money, Clinton said his family has been selling Jason’s belongings. They’re trying to sell his truck and motorcycle. Clinton said he’s trying to sell some of his own possessions as well.
The family has also built a crowdfunding page on YouCaring.com, hoping friends and family members will donate.
“This is a terrible tragedy and while we do not feel it is right to put a price on such an awful thing or a life, we are banding together as a family to help raise the money,” the post says.
“Jason is our brother, son and boyfriend. He is missed by many and we just want him home as soon as we can so he can start his recovery safely in Canada.”
CTVNews.ca reached out to the Department of Foreign Affairs, who confirmed that consular services are being provided for the citizen.
"Consular officials are in contact with family to provide assistance," spokesperson Amy Mills said in an email.
"To protect the privacy of the individual concerned, further details on this case cannot be released."
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Post by The Arrow on Apr 26, 2015 7:40:12 GMT 7
Insurance. Always insurance, always have it.
Anyway, this brings me to tonight's bedtime story.
Many years ago in a place very far away from you lot there were two brothers who worked on the same building site. The evening before, brother 'A' had been riding a motorcycle recklessly, fallen off, hit a wall and smashed himself to bits. Broken leg, ribs, arms . . . you name it.
Now, these being lunatics, brother 'B' didn't take brother 'A' to hospital . . . oh no. They had a plan.
Into work next day, no medical attention, brother 'B' helps brother 'A' into a site safety briefing of all things before they go out on site.
Out on site, brother 'A' lies down at the back of a tipper lorry whilst brother 'B' smashes a paving slab over him.
You can guess the rest . . .
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Post by SirToad on Apr 26, 2015 8:03:12 GMT 7
Well, the cynic in me suspects a Phuket style shakedown
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Post by rgs2001uk on Apr 26, 2015 22:29:29 GMT 7
This story has more holes than a swiss cheese.
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Post by rgs2001uk on Apr 26, 2015 22:30:58 GMT 7
PS, just remembered, the last one of these incidents involving Thai on Thai I know of, the payout was 200k baht.
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Post by SirToad on Apr 27, 2015 8:24:03 GMT 7
That was my last hioking RGS, I guess now that the jet ski scams are no more (according to BIB) this will be a new opportunity. Sorry, if it sounds crass, but this sounds like a right scam. Sad that someone has died, but there should be some form of equality in fines etc
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Post by smokie36 on Apr 27, 2015 12:57:09 GMT 7
Their Thai lawyer advised them to pay?
As crooked as the rest of them!
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Post by rgs2001uk on Apr 27, 2015 14:33:34 GMT 7
Their Thai lawyer advised them to pay? As crooked as the rest of them! Smokes, should we ever meet up one day, the tales I could tell you, I aint going to post on here, but you dont need to be a rocket scientist to work them out. |
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Post by rgs2001uk on Apr 27, 2015 23:05:43 GMT 7
Just been talking to my mrs, apparentlly there was a case recently in Chaing Mai, 50k baht was the payout.
No more need be said.
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Post by colinneil on Apr 28, 2015 1:08:29 GMT 7
Some thing not quite correct about this story !!
As already stated, it has more holes than swiss cheese.
$100.000 DREAM ON !!
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Post by tolsti on Apr 29, 2015 11:27:26 GMT 7
Insurance. Always insurance, always have it. Anyway, this brings me to tonight's bedtime story. Many years ago in a place very far away from you lot there were two brothers who worked on the same building site. The evening before, brother 'A' had been riding a motorcycle recklessly, fallen off, hit a wall and smashed himself to bits. Broken leg, ribs, arms . . . you name it. Now, these being lunatics, brother 'B' didn't take brother 'A' to hospital . . . oh no. They had a plan. Into work next day, no medical attention, brother 'B' helps brother 'A' into a site safety briefing of all things before they go out on site. Out on site, brother 'A' lies down at the back of a tipper lorry whilst brother 'B' smashes a paving slab over him. You can guess the rest . . . Insurance is a must, you are absolutely correct, however most insurances now specifically exempt the small scooter type bike on hire here and are invalidated anyway in cases where alcohol is involved. |
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