Two Injured in High-Impact Collision at Pattaya Intersection
A severe traffic accident occurred in South Pattaya early on October 26, 2026, after a vehicle ran a red light, resulting in a collision and vehicle fire.
On October 26, 2026, at approximately 2:06 AM, a serious traffic collision occurred at the South Pattaya traffic intersection on the inbound route to Bangkok, located in Nong Prue, Bang Lamung, Chonburi. According to reports from Khaosod Online, an MG sedan allegedly ran a red light and struck a Honda Civic with significant force.
The impact caused the MG to flip onto its side and catch fire, while the Honda Civic was pushed over 30 meters from the point of impact. Both vehicles sustained extensive damage. Emergency responders from the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation arrived at the scene to provide assistance. Two individuals were reported injured: the driver of the MG, an unidentified foreign national who suffered abrasions and chest pain, and the driver of the Honda Civic, a 38-year-old Thai man. A 36-year-old British passenger in the MG was reported to be uninjured.
For residents and travelers, this incident serves as a reminder of the critical importance of adhering to traffic signals, particularly at major intersections in high-traffic areas like Pattaya. Local police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. Details regarding the identity of the foreign driver and the final determination of fault remain subject to the ongoing official police investigation.
