Thai woman killed in head-on collision with taxi in Phuket

A tragic accident occurred in Cherng Talay subdistrict, Thalang district, Phuket early today when a 33 year old woman lost her life after her motorbike was struck head-on by a green plate taxi on the wrong side of the road.

Police responded to the incident on Srisoonthorn Road, near the Party Party Store, approximately 230 metres north of Soi Bang Tao 2, at around 5.30am yesterday, September 18. The collision involved a grey Toyota green plate taxi with a Phuket International Airport sticker, driven by 36 year old Chakpong Phunphon, who was present at the scene when officers arrived.

The taxi, which had come to a stop facing oncoming traffic, displayed significant damage to its front right side and a cracked windshield from the impact. About 20 metres behind the taxi lay a Phuket-registered Honda Wave 110i motorbike, overturned by the side of the road.

Another 20 metres beyond the motorbike was the body of the victim, identified as Dueanphen Kaosuan. Her body was transported to Thalang Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

Chakpong explained to the police that he was driving from Kamala towards the airport at the time of the accident. He claimed he did not realise how the accident occurred and only became aware of the collision after it happened.

Officers assessed the scene and noted that despite ongoing wet weather, the specific section of the road where the collision occurred was dry at the time.

Chakpong was taken to Cherng Talay Police Station for further questioning. A breathalyser test confirmed a blood alcohol level of 0%, reported Phuket News.

Police have notified the victim’s family, and the investigation continues.

In related news, a tragic motorcycle accident claimed the life of a teenage vocational student on Sukhumvit Road, near Soi Bang Lamung 16, in the early hours of September 11. The incident occurred at approximately 5.16am.