A 42-year-old man died after his motorcycle collided head-on with a passenger bus on Highway 24 in Sangkhah district, Surin province, on the afternoon of 14 March 2026. The crash occurred at around 15:00 near Ban Khok Mai Daeng in Phra Kaeo subdistrict, before a U-turn point near Ban Phra Kaeo. The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. Get today's headlines by email The incident took place on the Chokchai–Det Udom road after social media users shared a dash-cam video showing the man riding his motorcycle erratically. The footage showed the rider swerving across lanes and obstructing other vehicles along the route, creating dangerous conditions for motorists. Witnesses in the area said the rider had been driving abnormally since passing through Khon Taek subdistrict in Sangkhah district. According to witnesses, the motorcycle continued weaving across the road for a distance of about 20 kilometres. The situation escalated when the man reportedly rode against the flow of traffic before colliding directly with an oncoming passenger bus travelling along the normal route. The impact left the rider dead instantly at the scene. Picture courtesy of เป็นสมาชิก Police later identified the victim as Rangsarn, aged 42, from Khon Taek subdistrict in Sangkhah district, Surin province. Passengers on the bus, which was reportedly full at the time, were left shocked by the incident. Initial police investigations suggest the crash had been caused by severe alcohol intoxication, which prevented the rider from controlling the motorcycle. Officers are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash. Authorities are also examining the physical condition of the deceased, through an autopsy, as part of the ongoing investigation. ScreenRecording_03-16-2026 06-00-25_1.mp4 Related stories German-tourist-killed-in-Phayao-bike-crash BMW-driver-in-fatal-motorbike-crash-in-Chon-Buri Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now เป็นสมาชิก 17 Mar 2026
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