Thai rescue workers successfully aided a foreign man following a motorcycle crash in a remote Pattaya area. The incident occurred on March 19 near the Huai Khun Jit Reservoir in Khao Mai Kaew, Bang Lamung. Rescuers from the Sawang Borriboon Dhammasatan Foundation traversed over two kilometers of rugged terrain to reach the injured rider.
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The victim, identified as 64-year-old Bruce Michael Wood, sustained a broken left leg and multiple body wounds. Although Wood’s nationality remains undisclosed, he informed rescuers that he crashed on a steep part of the track while riding his motocross bike. The rescue team provided initial medical care and transported him on a stretcher to Pattaya Bhattamakun Hospital.
SiamRath highlighted the challenging conditions of the terrain, which complicated the rescue. Despite these obstacles, it took more than four hours to safely transfer Wood from the crash site to medical facilities. This incident echoes a similar rescue in January, where Thai rescue teams aided a Dutch woman with severe injuries on a hiking route in Phuket.
Looking forward, the focus remains on improving accessibility and response times in remote locations. Authorities may consider better mapping and marking of such areas to prevent future incidents. Additionally, enhancing communication systems between rescue teams and local hospitals could further expedite emergency responses, reported The Thaiger.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now · The Thaiger · 20 Mar 2026