Six people were injured after a pickup truck towing a speedboat crashed into a parked taxi and a massage shop in Patong, Phuket, on the evening of March 9. One person was reported to be in critical condition following the incident.
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The crash occurred on Baan Morn Road in Patong sub-district, Kathu district, when the pickup struck a red taxi parked outside a massage shop and pushed it forward into the business. The vehicle also hit the area outside the shop where several customers were seated, causing injuries to multiple people.
CCTV footage shared by the owner of a nearby noodle stall captured the moment of impact. The video shows the pickup truck hitting the tuk tuk before it is forced into the massage shop frontage. Three pedestrians walking along the road were also affected in the incident.
In the footage, a foreign man can be seen narrowly avoiding being struck before running away from the scene. The video was later circulated online, drawing attention from local residents.
According to a report by DailyNews on March 10, six people were injured in total. Five suffered minor injuries, while one person remained in serious condition. All injured individuals received first aid at the scene before being transported to Patong Hospital for further treatment.
Authorities did not release the identities or nationalities of the injured. Police said an initial investigation suggested the crash was likely caused by speeding. Officers believe the driver may have lost control of the vehicle while travelling at high speed.
Police also noted that towing a speedboat requires additional caution due to the extra weight and reduced stability of the vehicle. Investigators are continuing to review evidence, including CCTV footage, to determine the precise circumstances of the crash.
Pictures courtesy of Daily News
Following the release of the footage, several local residents commented online that similar incidents have occurred previously in the area involving vehicles towing boats. One Thai man claimed he had seen the same pickup truck crash on the beach road a few days earlier.
Other commenters expressed concern about drivers travelling at high speed while towing boats. Some also questioned whether transporting boats in this manner complies with Thai traffic regulations.
Authorities have not confirmed what charges the driver will face. Police said further investigation is ongoing as they examine all the evidence and statements from witnesses.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now Dailynews 11 Mar 2026