12-Year-Old Boy Dies in Motorcycle Crash During School Holidays

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture courtesy of Khoasod.

 

An incident has claimed the life of a 12-year-old boy in Uthai Thani after he lost control of his motorcycle and crashed into a roadside metal barrier.

 

The incident occurred at approximately 09:30 on March 24 on the Nong Chang-Lan Sak Road, in Moo 9, Bung Fang Village, Thung Nangam Subdistrict, Lan Sak District. Police from Lan Sak Police Station, along with emergency responders from the Thung Nangam Subdistrict Administrative Organisation, rushed to the scene upon receiving the report.

 

 

Upon arrival, they found the young boy unconscious in the roadside grass. Rescue workers attempted to revive him and quickly transported him to Lan Sak Hospital, but he later succumbed to his injuries. The victim was identified as Kiatisak, a 12-year-old student in his final year of primary school.

 

At the scene, officers discovered a red Honda Wave motorcycle, which had no licence plate, lying in the road. The vehicle had sustained damage, with broken lights and a deformed front.

 

A witness who discovered the victim said they were driving past when they noticed the overturned motorcycle and, upon slowing down, saw the boy lying beside the road. The witness immediately alerted the authorities and local residents for assistance. However, they were unsure whether the child had crashed on his own or if another vehicle had been involved.

 

As the boy’s school was currently on holiday, and it was likely that the boy had been visiting a friend before the crash occurred on his way home.

 

An initial investigation of the crash site revealed impact marks on the roadside metal guardrail, suggesting that the victim was thrown onto the shoulder of the road upon collision. However, police are continuing their investigation to determine the exact cause, including the possibility of another vehicle being involved.

 

-- 2025-03-25

 

[ikke1959]

And what is the problem now? The boy is not allowed to drive a motorcycle, his parents are responsible for this, and so the RTP with the lack of enforce any law, and it is not the first this year and will not be the last.. 

[ozz1]

12 year old riding a motorcycle what's wrong with these people so sad

[watchcat]

2 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

The vehicle had sustained damage, with broken lights and a deformed front.

 

Don't forget the modified exhoust system wich is obligatory for a 12 year old idiot on the road.

[henryford1958]

Poor kid didn't even have a chance to start his life

[ChipButty]

The police should be charging the parents for this, unfortunately this will not be the last one these holidays, 

No number plate under age, no insurance, 

[watchcat]

4 minutes ago, henryford1958 said:

Poor kid didn't even have a chance to start his life

 

Or end it....

[Tropicalevo]

Lots of victim/parent blaming here again.

Do AN readers live in a parallel universe?

It's not as if this poor lad's parents are ultra rich and the bike was a Christmas present (eg 'Boss' of Red Bull fame).

Motorbikes are a vital necessity for many here in Thailand.

It is often the only was for the ultra poor to get around, make a living and so on.

A motorbike is the only transport that the majority of the population can afford.

That is the real world.

[quake]

R.I.P. little boy.

They all failed you, Parents, Police, Schools, Government.

Very sad.

[quake]

8 minutes ago, Tropicalevo said:

Lots of victim/parent blaming here again.

Do AN readers live in a parallel universe?

It's not as if this poor lad's parents are ultra rich and the bike was a Christmas present (eg 'Boss' of Red Bull fame).

Motorbikes are a vital necessity for many here in Thailand.

It is often the only was for the ultra poor to get around, make a living and so on.

A motorbike is the only transport that the majority of the population can afford.

That is the real world.

 

Do the parents teach them how to use a motor bike safely. 

No is the answer. 

[Tropicalevo]

7 minutes ago, quake said:

 

Do the parents teach them how to use a motor bike safely. 

No is the answer. 

 

Do the parents even know how to use a motorbike safely?

No is the likely answer, so what was the point?

[blaze master]

19 minutes ago, Tropicalevo said:

Lots of victim/parent blaming here again.

Do AN readers live in a parallel universe?

It's not as if this poor lad's parents are ultra rich and the bike was a Christmas present (eg 'Boss' of Red Bull fame).

Motorbikes are a vital necessity for many here in Thailand.

It is often the only was for the ultra poor to get around, make a living and so on.

A motorbike is the only transport that the majority of the population can afford.

That is the real world.

 

Good thing most of your comment is completely irrelevant to a 12 year old crashing a bike. 

 

Otherwise had this accident involved someone older I would fully agree with you.

[GarryP]

50 minutes ago, Tropicalevo said:

Lots of victim/parent blaming here again.

Do AN readers live in a parallel universe?

It's not as if this poor lad's parents are ultra rich and the bike was a Christmas present (eg 'Boss' of Red Bull fame).

Motorbikes are a vital necessity for many here in Thailand.

It is often the only was for the ultra poor to get around, make a living and so on.

A motorbike is the only transport that the majority of the population can afford.

That is the real world.

And no or very limited public transport in the sticks. Motorbikes are essential for the majoirty of upcountry families. Having said that, there does seem to be a problem with parental control or lack thereof. 

[quake]

1 hour ago, Tropicalevo said:

 

Do the parents even know how to use a motorbike safely?

No is the likely answer, so what was the point?

 

Well I wouldn't say no point.

But Thailand could involve the schools, local government, police and even parents 

in some sort of training for the kids on bikes. ( yes, I get it about kids on bike in the sticks thing )

It would be nice,  not read about kids needlessly dying on the roads here.

 

[Gottfrid]

2 hours ago, Tropicalevo said:

Lots of victim/parent blaming here again.

Do AN readers live in a parallel universe?

It's not as if this poor lad's parents are ultra rich and the bike was a Christmas present (eg 'Boss' of Red Bull fame).

Motorbikes are a vital necessity for many here in Thailand.

It is often the only was for the ultra poor to get around, make a living and so on.

A motorbike is the only transport that the majority of the population can afford.

That is the real world.

Are you joking? No, we do not live in a parallel universe. You on the other hand seem to do.
The real world is that people with legal age and a driving license will often need a motorbike to get around. Can you drive a motorbike at the age of 12 in your country? try to remember, If your bike or legs could not get you where you wanted to go, you just had to wait until your parents could take you there.
That, is the REAL world!

1 hour ago, Tropicalevo said:

 

Do the parents even know how to use a motorbike safely?

No is the likely answer, so what was the point?

The point is that if you don´t know how to drive safely, you should not drive. Get it?

[Ralf001]

R.I.P young Kiatisak, taken far far too early.

[Dutchjohn]

4 hours ago, henryford1958 said:

Poor kid didn't even have a chance to start his life

He had a chance, but his parens blew it. RIP young feller.

[ikke1959]

1 hour ago, quake said:

 

Well I wouldn't say no point.

But Thailand could involve the schools, local government, police and even parents 

in some sort of training for the kids on bikes. ( yes, I get it about kids on bike in the sticks thing )

It would be nice,  not read about kids needlessly dying on the roads here.

 

Indeed or just them some traffic rules lessons.. In my small soi there comes now daily a kid of about 10 years old riding on a motorcycle with a lot of noise and speeding... I am wondering why the parents let him do it as he doesn't live in my soi. But my partner said that he is the son of a policeman... just to say....They learn now things that they will never can change again... 

[lordgrinz]

I hope they charge the parents for recklessly endangering the life of a child.

[Bangkok Black]

Sounds harsh, but another everyday occurrence.

 

Rider is too young, shouldn't be on the bike to start with.

Possibly lost control because going too fast and couldn't handle it, or was on his phone.

The bike, no number plate.

This just says no insurance, road tax, registration or inspection when I see no number plate.

The parents letting him ride in the first place.

 

All of these are common and as I always say, nobody cares.