Bus Accident in Phang Nga Leaves Six Injured

On August 29, 2026, a passenger bus traveling the Hatyai-Phuket route was involved in a traffic accident in the Khok Kloi sub-district of Takua Thung, Phang Nga. According to a report by Khaosod Online Thailand, the vehicle lost control and struck an electric pole near the Khok Kloi intersection, opposite the new bus terminal on the bypass road.

There were 22 people on board at the time of the incident. Emergency responders, including the Kusolsatham Foundation (Loma branch), ALS rescue teams, and local police, were dispatched to the scene to provide urgent assistance. Rescuers utilized hydraulic cutting equipment to extract the driver, who was trapped inside the vehicle with a severe leg injury. In total, six individuals sustained injuries, including a bus staff member who suffered a head laceration and reported memory loss regarding the event.

For travelers and residents, this incident highlights the risks associated with long-distance bus travel on regional bypass roads. While the immediate rescue operation was successful, the exact cause of the vehicle losing control remains under investigation by local authorities. Travelers planning to use this route should be aware that traffic disruptions may occur near the Khok Kloi intersection while the site is cleared and the electric infrastructure is repaired. Further details regarding the condition of the injured and the official cause of the accident are expected to be released by the police in the coming days.