Road deaths
Stay updated on the latest road death incidents in Thailand with The Thaiger’s Road Deaths News Page. Our extensive coverage includes real-time updates on accidents and traffic fatalities in your area. Stay informed about the causes and circumstances of these tragic events to better understand the risks associated with road travel. By being aware of the current situation, you can make informed decisions and stay vigilant when navigating your local roads.
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Bangkok taxi accident leaves five injured, one critically
A taxi accident on Rama 9 Road in Bangkok early today resulted in the vehicle overturning and catching fire, leaving five passengers injured, with one in critical condition. At 8.10am, Huamark police officers responded to the incident and found the taxi engulfed in flames. Firefighters quickly arrived at the scene to control the fire, discovering that all five passengers had…
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Thai woman and six year old boy killed in Si Racha car crash
A tragic car crash in Si Racha, Chon Buri resulted in the deaths of two people, including a six year old boy. The driver, who reportedly passed out while driving, is under investigation. Police in Si Racha were alerted to a severe car crash on Monday, September 30, which led to the fatalities of a 59 year old woman named Liab…
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Delivery worker dies after pickup crashes into Rayong restaurant
A delivery worker tragically lost his life after his pickup truck swerved and crashed into a tree before ploughing through a made-to-order restaurant in Rayong. The incident occurred at 8am yesterday, October 1, and the shop owner recounted the harrowing moments leading up to the crash. The accident took place at a made-to-order restaurant in Ban Nong Wa on Khao…
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Rocky start: Sand spill wreaks havoc at Ratchada-Tha Phra intersection
An 18-wheel truck overturned, spilling over 20 tonnes of sand and blocking traffic at the Ratchada-Tha Phra intersection. Police are clearing the site after the incident occurred early this morning. At approximately 2.50am today, October 2, Attakarn Jampanya, Deputy Inspector of Traffic at Bukkhalo Police Station, received a report about an overturned 18-wheel truck at the Ratchada-Tha Phra intersection in…
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Surat Thani train tragedy claims life of mother and daughter
Tragedy struck in Surat Thani last night as a devastating railway accident claimed the lives of a mother and her young daughter, leaving a married couple fighting for their lives. The heart-wrenching incident unfolded at around 7pm, yesterday, September 29, at a railway crossing on the road to Ban Bang Por in tambon Tha Chang of Tha Chang district. Emergency…
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Homeless woman injured in Sukhumvit Road accident with sedan
A homeless woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Sukhumvit Road in Nongprue, resulting in injuries. The incident occurred at 10.20pm on September 27. Emergency responders quickly arrived on the scene, along with local news reporters, to find the woman, approximately 40 years old, lying injured on the road. She sustained head injuries and several scratches and was promptly…
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Bus accident kills two bank employees at Prachanukul Intersection
Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) expressed deep regret over a tragic accident where a bus ran over two bank employees, resulting in their deaths at the Prachanukul Intersection. The BMTA has pledged compensation to the victims’ families and will host the funeral ceremony tomorrow. The incident occurred yesterday, September 26, at 8.25am when an air-conditioned bus on route 49 (2-43),…
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Laotian man killed by hit-and-run truck near Pattaya
A tragic accident occurred on Bypass Road 36 near Pattaya when a Laotian man was struck and killed by a truck, whose driver fled the scene. The incident took place at 5pm yesterday, September 24, prompting Nongprue police and a rescue team from the Sawang Boriboon Foundation to rush to the location in the Pong area of Bang Lamung district,…
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Tragic accident claims man’s life in Buriram amid bank visit
A tragic accident in Buriram has claimed the life of a 38 year old man. The incident occurred as he was returning home from the bank, where he had spent the past three consecutive days trying to link his new bank book to the PromptPay system. Unfortunately, he collided with a tractor and sustained fatal injuries. Yesterday, September 23, Police…
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Truck driver dies after falling asleep and crashing into trees
An 18-wheel truck driver lost control, veered into a ditch, and crashed into trees, resulting in a fatal accident. The truck’s front was destroyed, and the 64 year old driver died at the scene, suspected of falling asleep at the wheel during a long solo journey. Yesterday, September 23, Major Thandol Chorchun, an investigator from Cha-uat Police Station, received a…
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Family demands justice after fatal accident by Thai policewoman remains unsolved
A Thai man is desperately seeking justice for his father, who tragically lost his life in a Bangkok car crash caused by a policewoman. With the case making no headway since August, the grieving son has turned to the media to pressure police into action. The deceased’s son, 37 year old Phuriwit Jongnirak, urged Channel 3 to highlight his family’s…
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Teacher dies in motorcycle crash after party in East Thailand
In a heartbreaking turn of events, a much-loved teacher from Laem Chabang Municipal School 1 lost his life in a devastating motorcycle crash in Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri province. The tragic accident happened in the early hours of yesterday, September 22, at 1.29am, sparking an immediate response from Bang Lamung police and the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation rescue team.…
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Car crashes into palm tree after motorcycle cuts lane in Pattaya
A car driven by 36 year old Chayapat, lost control and crashed into a palm tree and a large signpost on a traffic island in Pattaya, causing significant damage to the vehicle. The incident occurred after a motorcycle cut across the lane. At 2.30am today, the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Radio Centre in Pattaya received a report of a car…
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Teacher crashes into parked vehicles in Buriram multiple times
A shocking incident captured on CCTV shows a teacher driving recklessly and crashing into parked vehicles multiple times. The incident happened in Kan Dong District, Buriram Province, involving Peach, a 27 year old assistant teacher at a local school. Peach drove a blue pickup truck and crashed into three motorcycles parked in front of a restaurant, followed by a collision…
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Passenger dies as grab car crashes into oil tanker in Rayong
A tragic accident involving a popular app-based car occurred when it crashed into the back of an oil tanker truck, resulting in the death of one passenger and serious injury to another. The driver miraculously escaped unharmed, attributing his survival to a protective amulet. At 6.30am today, September 19, Anupong Puangpee, a duty officer at Klaeng Police Station in Rayong,…
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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…
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Thai influencer injured in accident during flood relief in Nong Khai
A Thai influencer was injured in a car accident while assisting with flood relief efforts in Nong Khai, causing concern among fans. Updates on his condition are expected tomorrow. Sungstarwin, whose real name is Starwin, experienced a serious car accident while on his way to help flood victims in the Phon Phisai area. The incident occurred amidst ongoing flooding issues…
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Burmese binman killed in horrific Patong crash
A Burmese binman tragically lost his life in a three-vehicle crash in front of Wat Suwan Kiriwong School in Patong in the early hours of yesterday morning. The incident unfolded around 5am, yesterday, September 17 on Phra Barami Road, just 370 metres from Wat Patong. The victim, identified as Myanmar national Aung Aung, was a garbage collector employed by Patong Municipality.…
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Train smash tragedy: Two dead, child miraculously survives
Tragedy struck in Chumphon today when a pickup truck was obliterated by a speeding train at a railway crossing, killing the two adults inside but miraculously sparing a child found alive amidst the wreckage. The horrifying collision occurred around 10.30am, today, September 17, when Special Express train No.40, travelling from Surat Thani to Bangkok, smashed into the vehicle just 30…
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Muay Thai instructor dies after Si Racha canal motorcycle plunge
A Muay Thai instructor from Pattaya met a tragic end after his motorcycle accidentally plunged into a canal in the Si Racha district. Nong Kham police were alerted yesterday, September 16, to the discovery of a body in a public canal along Highway 331, in front of the Caltex gas station in the Nong Kham subdistrict of Si Racha, Chon…
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Mercedes-Benz crashes on Ram Inthra Expressway, driver flees
A Mercedes-Benz C-350 E crashed into a steel road barrier on the sharp curve of Ram Inthra Expressway, causing extensive damage and deploying all eight airbags. The driver abandoned the vehicle and walked away, prompting police to investigate the incident further. At 3am today, September 15, Kireeaek Boonmongkol, the Deputy Inspector (Investigation) of Bang Khen Police Station, received a report…
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Delivery driver dies in crash with 18-wheeler on Highway 304
A delivery driver for a well-known company tragically collided with an 18-wheeler truck parked at a red light, resulting in his death and scattered parcels across the road. At 3.30am today, September 13, officer Thirawat Yiam-on from Kabin Buri Police Station received a report of a six-wheeled truck crashing into the rear of an 18-wheeler at the Khok Udom traffic…
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Motorcycle accident claims teen student’s life on Sukhumvit Road
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 yesterday, September 11. The incident occurred at approximately 5.16am. Police Lieutenant Wongthon Makkanan, Deputy Chief of Investigation at Bang Lamung Police Station, responded to the report and coordinated with rescue workers from Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan,…
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Army sergeant dies in tragic Chumphon car crash
An army sergeant tragically lost his life in a car accident in Chumphon after his vehicle veered off the road, collided with another vehicle, and spun out of control. Police are investigating the incident to determine the exact cause. Police Lieutenant Colonel Samart Than-in from the Thasae Police Station received a report about the collision on Phetkasem Road heading south,…
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Family pleads for justice after Pattaya hit-and-run tragedy
A tragic hit-and-run incident in Pattaya left a family grieving and seeking justice after a 56 year old woman was fatally struck by a pickup truck. The driver fled the scene, leaving the victim in critical condition, leading to her eventual death. On the morning of September 4, 56 year old Somphat Saensainet, was severely injured after being struck by…
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Student dies in Ratchaburi motorcycle crash with pickup truck
A young vocational student riding a motorcycle collided with a pickup truck and died at the scene. The accident occurred on an old road in Ratchaburi, with the pickup driver asserting the student had overtaken other vehicles before the crash. Police officer Thirawat Athornsirirat received a report yesterday, September 9, at 6.45pm of a fatal collision between a pickup truck…
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Truck crash in Chon Buri kills driver, injures four workers
A truck carrying Burmese workers tried to overtake another vehicle but collided with a six-wheeler, causing it to flip over and land upside down. The driver died at the scene, while four workers in the back narrowly escaped death. At approximately 6.30pm yesterday, September 7, police officers from the Mueang Chon Buri Police Station received a report of a pickup…
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Deceased monk found on Udon Thani road sparks safety concerns
A monk was found dead on a road in Udon Thani province, leaving locals puzzled about the circumstances. The incident, which occurred around 8pm yesterday, September 6, has raised concerns about road safety and the need for better street lighting in the area. Police Lieutenant Apiwut Leepontong, an investigator at Nong Han Police Station, received a report of a monk…
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Fatal car crash on Wat Phra Dhammakaya bridge leaves one dead
A tragic car accident occurred on the bridge over the Wat Phra Dhammakaya intersection, resulting in one fatality and three injuries. The incident involved multiple vehicles, with a white Honda and a black Mazda 2 colliding before another Mazda 2 was also hit. At 12.05am today, September 6, Kriengkrai Sri Mai, an investigator at Khlong Luang Police Station, received a…
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Man dies in collision with cow on Thai road
A 54 year old man tragically died in a collision with a cow while riding his big bike. The accident occurred on the road connecting Nang Rong and Buriram on September 3. His grieving wife appealed for the cow’s owner to take responsibility. Nantachai, a resident of Village 13, Sakae Phrong subdistrict, Mueang district, Buriram province, was riding his big…
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