Motorcycle Rider Fatally Injured in Kathu Accident

PHOTO: Phuket Times

Kathu, January 23, 2025 – A tragic accident occurred this morning on Wichit Songkram Road near a popular water park in Kathu, resulting in the death of a motorcycle rider.

The incident was reported at approximately 8:30 A.M. when emergency services were alerted to a collision involving a motorbike and a sedan. Upon arriving at the scene, first responders discovered the wreckage of both vehicles.

The rider, believed to be of Thai nationality, was found deceased at the scene. His identity has, however, not yet been fully confirmed. The sedan involved in the crash was also significantly damaged.

Authorities from the Kathu Police Department are currently investigating the exact circumstances that led to the accident. They are working diligently to determine the cause of the crash and to identify the rider.

The road was temporarily closed to traffic to facilitate the investigation and clear the accident site. Local residents and drivers are advised to seek alternative routes to avoid further delays.

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Goongnang Suksawat
Goong Nang is a News Translator who has worked professionally for multiple news organizations in Thailand for many years and has worked with The Pattaya News for five years. Specializes primarily in local news for Phuket, Pattaya, and also some national news, with emphasis on translation between Thai to English and working as an intermediary between reporters and English-speaking writers. Originally from Nakhon Si Thammarat, but lives in Phuket and Krabi except when commuting between the three.