Motorbike Mechanic Killed in Road Crash – Blind Mother and Young Son Devastated by Loss

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A road crash has claimed the life of a 34-year-old motorbike mechanic, leaving behind his blind mother and 10-year-old son, who now face a life of hardship without their sole provider.

At approximately 10:25 on 6 June, Pol. Lt. Apivat Phokin-saeng of Thung Khru Police Station received a report of a fatal collision between a motorcycle and a pickup truck in front of Wat Thung Khru, near Soi Pracha Uthit 84 in the Thung Khru district of Bangkok.

Upon arrival, emergency responders discovered a grey Ford pickup truck (registration from Bangkok) parked stationary in the left lane of the road. The vehicle’s right-side front door was dented and its window shattered. The driver, a man aged around 50–55, remained at the scene to give a statement to police.

Nearby, the body of Mr. Likhitkul Buasin, aged 34, lay on the road. He was wearing a white short-sleeved T-shirt and brown trousers, barefoot. Paramedics noted severe trauma: a deep wound on his chin, a puncture wound on his forehead, a broken jaw, a fractured neck and heavy bleeding from his mouth, nose, and ears. Despite emergency CPR efforts by the Poh Teck Tung Foundation rescue team, Mr. Buasin was pronounced dead at the scene.

Volunteer first responder Mr. “S”, who arrived shortly after the accident, said, “When I got there, he was unconscious, bleeding from the ears and mouth. I couldn’t determine if he had a pulse. We stabilised his neck and assessed his injuries, but they were very serious. It appeared he was not wearing a helmet. I want to urge all motorcyclists to always wear helmets for their own safety.”

Mr. Buasin was reportedly returning home to bring gifts for his mother and son after a short trip. His partner, 29-year-old Ms. Pop, stated: “He had just come back from abroad and wasn’t feeling well. He dropped me off and then went to see his mum and son. His mother is blind, and his son is still in primary school. He was the only one providing for them. I’ll try to help, but I can’t do everything. I really hope someone out there, maybe an agency or a kind-hearted person, can support them.”

Mr. Buasin’s mother, 62-year-old Ms. Ladda, tearfully described her son as the pillar of the family. Blind for more than 30 years due to a failed cataract surgery, she is now left to care for her young grandson alone. “My son took care of everything, groceries, food, essentials. He never refused to help. He was on his way home to give us something when this happened. I was in shock when I heard. I still can’t believe it.”

She added, “I’ve been blind for over three decades. I can manage around the house, but I can’t go outside. My grandson is only 10. I don’t know how we’ll manage now.”

Police have taken the pickup truck driver to Thung Khru Police Station for further questioning. The body of the deceased has been sent to Siriraj Hospital for autopsy. Authorities will release the remains to the family for religious rites once documentation is completed.

  Adapted by Asean Now from Matichon 2025-06-08