
Details of the incident were published today.
Published: 04/03/2026 · Occurred: 2026-03-04
Новости Пхукета
A minibus ran over a fallen motorcyclist in Phuket A 39-year-old resident of Mai Khao was hospitalized with severe injuries after a road accident that occurred early on March 3 in the northern part of Phuket. Details of the incident were published today by . Earlier, the incident spread through social media, but it did not reveal the chain of events. According to Khao Phuket, citing Saku police, the accident occurred around 6:50 am on the road leading to Phuket International Airport from the beaches of Nai Yang and Nai Thon. The publication states that a foreigner suddenly started crossing the highway, prompting drivers to brake suddenly. One of the motorcyclists, 39-year-old Kritsada Champathong, failed to brake in time and crashed into the rear of a minibus following him. The man was thrown onto the adjacent lane, where he was run over by another minibus. The driver of this vehicle fled the scene. The injured motorcyclist was taken to Thalang Hospital by Kusoldharm Phuket Foundation rescue workers. According to Khao Phuket, the man suffered multiple injuries, including a punctured lung. The article does not provide information on whether the doctors were able to save Mr. Champathong. However, one new death was added to the ThaiRSC statistics by the end of the day on March 3, bringing the total number of fatalities since the start of the year to 28 people. Photo: Sakhu Police Station / Khao Phuket For readers: Be extra cautious on Phuket roads, especially near the airport and popular beaches.
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