Condo Clothesline Falls on Motorcycle, Injures Two in Bangkok
A clothesline falling from a Bangkok condominium struck a motorcycle on July 25, causing it to crash into two other vehicles and injuring two people. The building resident was charged with negligence but the case was settled through mediati
On August 10, police reported an update on a clothesline that fell from a condominium in the Sukhumvit area and struck a motorcycle, causing it to skid out of control and collide with two other cars. Two people were injured and several vehicles were damaged. The incident occurred in front of The Bright condominium on Sukhumvit Soi 24, Khlong Toei district, Bangkok, on July 25, 2569 at approximately 3 p.m.
Police from Thonglor Station investigated and found a Yamaha motorcycle ridden by Aphirat with Toh Sinthisiree as passenger, both injured, and two other vehicles—a Honda Accord driven by Patinnya and a Toyota Corolla Cross driven by Thanyarat—damaged from the incident.
Investigation revealed that the accident was caused by an aluminum clothesline that fell from a resident's room in the condominium and struck the moving motorcycle, causing it to lose control and collide with the two other vehicles passing through the area.
Police reviewed CCTV footage and found the clothesline belonged to a condominium resident who had hung clothes on it. The resident was charged with negligence causing bodily injury to others. On July 27, 2569, all parties entered into dispute mediation proceedings under the Mediation of Disputes Act, B.E. 2562. The at-fault party admitted responsibility and agreed to compensation: the motorcycle driver received 40,000 baht, the passenger 10,000 baht, the Honda driver 5,000 baht, and the Toyota driver 10,500 baht, totaling 65,500 baht.
After the full compensation was paid, a written settlement agreement was signed by all parties, and the criminal charges were dismissed according to mediation procedures, resolving the dispute both civilly and criminally.
This incident serves as a cautionary tale for high-rise residents, particularly regarding placing or drying items on balconies. Even everyday objects can cause serious damage and danger to people below if they fall from a tall building.
