Road deaths
Thailand road deaths news, accident reports, and traffic safety updates—stay informed on real-time incidents, causes, and risks to navigate roads more safely. Get the latest from The Thaiger, your trusted source for road safety news in Thailand.
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Factory shuttle bus tyre explosion injures 16 near Ayutthaya
A factory shuttle bus suffered a left front tyre explosion, causing the vehicle to veer off the road and injure 16 people. The incident occurred at 6.30pm yesterday near the Ayutthaya Interchange. The accident was reported to the Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Police Station by Deputy Inspector Wutthiphat Chuaykhit. Authorities, including officers from the Phutthaisawan Foundation and Ruamkatanyu Foundation, promptly…
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Motorcyclist dies after falling from Bangkok overpass
A motorcyclist tragically lost his life after losing control and falling from an overpass onto a road near Phran Nok-Phutthamonthon Sai 2 Park. The incident occurred around 6pm yesterday. Despite extensive CPR efforts by rescue personnel, the man could not be revived. Police Lieutenant Detchawat Sadinchan, Deputy Inspector at Sala Daeng Police Station, received a report of the accident and…
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Motorcycle crash into parked truck kills two in Ang Thong
A tragic accident resulted in the death of a young couple when their motorcycle collided with the rear of a parked truck in Ang Thong. The truck had run out of fuel, and the driver had left to purchase more when the incident occurred. At 5.30pm yesterday, police from Ang Thong City Police Station were alerted to the fatal accident…
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Teen killed by speeding BMW in Phuket hit-and-run tragedy
A tragic accident occurred when a 14 year old boy riding a motorcycle was hit and dragged to his death by a speeding BMW. The driver fled the scene but later turned himself in to the police. At 11.30pm yesterday, Thanom Thongpan, an investigator at Thalang Police Station in Phuket, received a report of the incident on Thepkrasattri Road, outbound…
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Mitsubishi Pajero crashes off bridge in Phatthalung, killing one
A tragic accident occurred when a Mitsubishi Pajero lost control and plunged off a bridge, resulting in severe damage to the vehicle, leaving one person dead and two others injured. Police rushed to the scene on Ban Khu-Kong Ra Road, in Phatthalung Province, following the incident. At 11.40pm yesterday, Phatthalung’s Kong Ra Police Station and emergency responders arrived at the…
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Teens riding against traffic cause fatal accident in Pathum Thani
Two teenagers caused a fatal accident by riding their motorcycle against the traffic flow and colliding with another motorcycle on a main road, resulting in the death of a young security guard. The accident occurred at 8pm yesterday on Tiwanon Road in Pathum Thani Province. The Thai authorities are currently waiting to interview the injured 15 year olds before proceeding with…
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Thai man killed by lorry after causing chaos at fuel station
A Thai man involved in a spree of causing public unease met his demise as he was fatally struck by an 18-wheeler while crossing a road in Chachoengsao after he had caused a commotion at a nearby petrol station. At 1.15am today, Mueang Chachoengsao Police Station officers received a report about a pedestrian being hit by an 18-wheel truck on…
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Sedan crashes in Sakon Nakhon, claims life after high-speed chase
A sedan collided with another car in Sakon Nakhon yesterday before losing control, crossing the median strip, and crashing into a parked truck. The driver was found trapped behind the wheel and later succumbed to her injuries. Officers from the Taton Police Station in Sakon Nakhon received a report of a severe road accident involving a sedan and a parked…
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