Phuket road crashes killed 92 and injured 14,109 in first half of year
Phuket recorded 14,109 road crash casualties and 92 deaths from Jan. 1 to July 4, with speeding, drink-driving and low helmet use identified as the main causes of fatal crashes.
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Driver charged after crashing into 23 road barriers in Thalang
Police in Thalang charged a 47-year-old driver after he allegedly crashed into 23 road barriers in Srisoonthorn, causing B89,700 in damage before leaving the scene.
Two killed, three teenage girls injured in Mai Khao motorbike crash
Two riders died and three 14-year-old girls were injured after two motorbikes collided on Thepkrasattri Rd in Moo 1, Mai Khao, police said.
British tourist arrested after alleged drunken crash and police chase in Phuket
A British tourist was arrested in Phuket after an alleged drunken crash through road barriers and a five-kilometer police chase.
Phuket blood centre schedules July mobile donation drives amid Rh-negative shortage
The Phuket Regional Blood Centre has set July mobile donation dates across Phuket while warning of an ongoing shortage of Rh-negative blood.
Motorcycle crash in Patong critically injures foreign rider and Thai woman
A motorcycle crash on a road in Patong left a foreign rider and a Thai woman critically injured, with the incident raising safety concerns in Phuket.
Driver dies after car crashes into parked truck in Thalang
A 28-year-old driver died after his car hit the rear of a parked truck on Thepkrasattri Road in Srisoonthorn, with Thalang Police investigating the cause.
Phuket vice governor leads youth road safety training for 83 students
Phuket Vice Governor Romdon led the second round of a school road safety programme at Phuket Technological College, where 83 students received traffic law lessons and practical motorcycle training.
Man, 89, dies after being hit crossing road in Thalang
An 89-year-old man died after being hit by a motorcycle while crossing Thepkrasattri Rd in Thalang, with police continuing their investigation into the crash.
British driver arrested after alleged drink-driving crash at Chalong Circle
A British driver was arrested after allegedly crashing into barriers at Chalong Circle in Phuket, with police saying a breath test showed a blood alcohol level of 0.184% BAC.
Australian man arrested after crash at Kamala police checkpoint injures officer
An Australian man was arrested after allegedly crashing into a police checkpoint sign in Kamala, Phuket, injuring an officer and fleeing the scene early Sunday morning, police said.