A 15-year-old boy died after his motorcycle crashed into a pickup truck, driven by a Chinese national who later fled the scene in Pattaya, Chonburi. Police have since issued an arrest warrant for the driver, while the victim’s mother has offered a 100,000-baht reward for information leading to his capture.
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The incident occurred at around 21.00 on 21 February on Phatthanakan Road in Nong Prue, Bang Lamung district, outside a Karaoke. The victim, identified only as Tommy, had been riding his motorcycle to a friend’s house to stay overnight before travelling the following day to obtain a driving licence.
According to his mother, 38-year-old Saitharn Singstrand, she was informed that her son had been involved in a serious crash and was rushed to Bangkok Hospital Pattaya. Medical staff attempted to save him, but he later died from his injuries.
CCTV footage and witness accounts indicate that a grey Toyota pickup truck driven by a Chinese man later identified as Wang Xian had reportedly made a U-turn before reversing across the road. The motorcycle, travelling straight along the roadway, was unable to stop in time and collided violently with the side of the vehicle.
Bystanders reportedly rushed to help and attempted to resuscitate the injured teenager at the scene. During the confusion, the pickup driver allegedly tried to hid, with witnesses stating that another vehicle arrived and took the Chinese man away.
Witnesses also claimed that during the chaos the driver first attempted to offer around 100,000 baht to persuade people to give statements that would alter the facts of the incident. The witnesses said they refused the money and insisted they would provide truthful accounts to authorities.
Investigators later gathered evidence from CCTV footage and witness statements. Approximately 15 days after the crash, police sought and obtained a court warrant for the suspect’s arrest on the charge of reckless driving causing death.
However, authorities believe the suspect has already left Thailand. Information obtained during the investigation suggests that members of the suspect’s family and his company remain located near the area where the crash occurred.
The victim’s mother said she is determined to see the case pursued and justice delivered. She announced a reward of 100,000 baht for anyone who provides information leading to the suspect’s arrest.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now แจ็ค โพธิ์แดง 14 Mar 2026