Woman Dies after Taxi Mobile Application Driver Dozes Off, Crashes Into Parked Motorbikes in Thalang on First Day of Songkran Seven Days of Danger
Phuket — A tragic accident happened in Thalang early Friday morning when a fatigued ride-hailing driver fell asleep at the wheel, plowing into several motorcycles and a roadside shop. One woman sustained catastrophic…
A ride-hailing driver using a taxi mobile application fell asleep and crashed into parked motorbikes and a roadside shop in Thalang, Phuket, early Friday morning, killing a woman on the first day of the Songkran Seven Days of Danger. Police said the incident occurred near the Pa Khlok U-turn on the Pa Khlok–Monument Road, where rescue teams found four damaged motorcycles and a white Suzuki Swift sedan with Phuket plates.
Driver Fatigue and Crash Details
The driver, identified as Ms. Saijai, admitted to authorities that she had been working continuously, transporting passengers day and night. After dropping off a passenger at Phuket Airport, she was driving home when she briefly dozed off at the wheel, causing the collision.
Victim and Police Response
Ms. Rujirada, who was among the injured, suffered a traumatic amputation of her left leg and was transported to Vachira Phuket Hospital in critical condition. Her daughter later confirmed her death, stating the family was struggling with the sudden loss.
Thalang Police have documented the incident and are proceeding with legal action against the driver.
Source: https://thephuketexpress.com/2026/04/11/woman-dies-after-taxi-mobile-application-driver-dozes-off-crashes-into-parked-motorbikes-in-thalang-on-first-day-of-songkran-seven-days-of-danger/
