Transport
Fatal Traffic Accident Involving Bus and Motorcycle in Phuket
A 60-year-old woman has died following a collision between a bus and her motorcycle at a junction in Thalang, Phuket.
On August 14, 2026, a fatal traffic accident occurred at the Laem Sai junction in Pa Khlok, Thalang district, Phuket. According to reports from Khaosod Online Thailand, local police were notified of a collision involving a bus and a motorcycle.
The victim, a 60-year-old woman identified as Mrs. Saijai, was operating a red-and-grey Honda motorcycle when the incident took place. The bus, registered in Bangkok and driven by a 45-year-old man named Aphinan, was reportedly making a right turn at the time of the collision. Emergency responders from the Kusoldharm Phuket Foundation arrived at the scene to provide assistance, and the victim was transported to Thalang Hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries.
For residents and travelers in the area, this incident highlights the importance of extreme caution at intersections, particularly when navigating around larger vehicles like buses that may have significant blind spots during turns. The Laem Sai junction is a known transit point in the Pa Khlok area.
As of now, the investigation into the exact circumstances of the collision is ongoing. Police authorities, led by the Thalang Police Station, are conducting further inquiries to determine the sequence of events and potential liability. Further details regarding the official cause of the accident are expected to be released as the investigation proceeds.