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Thai culture

What to do after a crash

อุบัติเหตุ

ù-bàt-dtì-hèet

In a minor อุบัติเหตุ, Thai practice is to stop, check whether anyone is บาดเจ็บ, and then leave the vehicles where they are. Call your insurer; both sides' insurers usually send a surveyor (often on a motorbike) who records the scene, and the claim (เคลม) is sorted between them. Photograph the scene, both vehicles and the other party's ป้ายทะเบียน, and don't sign anything or pay money on the spot unless you understand it. Every vehicle must carry พรบ., compulsory insurance that covers medical costs for injuries. If you rented the bike, call the shop too. For injuries, call 1669.

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