A foreign woman crashed a pickup truck into two motorcycles, killing one Thai man and injuring another rider in Chalong, Phuket, yesterday, March 25.
Phuket Times Facebook page reported that the fatal crash happened at about 5pm. Video of the incident circulated on Thai social media today, but the identities of those involved have not been disclosed.
In the clip, the foreign woman was seen driving a blue pickup that suddenly slid to the right and collided with two motorcycles travelling in the opposite lane. The pickup then hit a roadside electricity pole and came to a stop.
A foreign man travelling in the pickup was seen getting out first and pulling the female driver from the vehicle. The pair were seen arguing on the roadside. Motorists who witnessed the crash stopped to assist and called rescue workers and police to the scene.
Phuket Times reported that one Thai motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. Another motorcyclist, whose nationality and gender were not confirmed, reportedly suffered a broken leg.
As of now, local police have not released further details, and the cause of the crash has not been confirmed.
The incident prompted online discussion, with some Thai social media users expressing concern about whether the victims would receive justice. Some comments claimed foreign suspects often attempt to pay to end legal proceedings, while others worried the foreign driver could leave Thailand before the legal process is completed.
Other users called on relevant government agencies to introduce measures to address reckless driving by foreign motorists in Phuket, pointing to previous cases involving foreigners.
Source: The Thaiger