Accident Car Crash at Pattaya Junction Injures Two as Vehicle Ploughs into Som Tam Stall

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture courtesy of Workpoint.

 

A road crash occurred early evening on 22 July, in Bang Lamung district, Chonburi province, when a car crossing a junction was struck by a delivery pickup truck and then veered off course, crashing into a roadside som tam stall and injuring two people.

 

The incident took place at approximately 18:00 at the railway road intersection of Soi Nong Yai in the Nong Prue subdistrict, on the inbound side towards Pattaya. Rescue workers from the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation quickly responded to the emergency.

 

At the scene, responders found a silver Honda Jazz with Bangkok registration plates, driven by 38-year-old Ms Thanyawan, who fortunately escaped injury. However, the vehicle had collided with a local Isaan-style restaurant, causing damage. Two people were injured in the crash, 59-year-old Ms Boonpeng and 14-year-old Miss Rungaradee, who were preparing food inside the premises at the time. Both were treated at the scene and later transported to hospital for further care.

 

The other vehicle involved was a Nissan Navara box truck used for goods delivery, driven by 70-year-old Mr Satit. He remained at the scene and cooperated with police.

 

 

According to Ms Thanyawan, she was crossing the railway junction en route to Sukhumvit Road when she noticed the oncoming pickup truck. Believing it would yield, she proceeded cautiously. However, the truck struck her vehicle squarely in the middle, causing it to spin. In the panic that followed, she intended to brake but mistakenly pressed the accelerator, launching her car into the roadside eatery.

 

Mr Satit stated that he had been following traffic along the railway line road. As a car in the right-hand lane slowed to turn, he stated he assumed the intersection was clear and proceeded, unaware of the Honda Jazz crossing ahead.

 

CCTV footage captured the exact moment of the collision and has been handed over to police to assist with the investigation. Authorities have pledged to ensure a fair and thorough legal process for all parties involved.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Workpoint 2025-07-23

 

 

 

 

 

[Geoffggi]

1 hour ago, Georgealbert said:

he stated he assumed the intersection was clear and proceeded

 

There it is the dredded Assumed & we all know what that does .................LOL

[jacko45k]

The delivery truck should have given way to traffic crossing the railway line...all the junctions are dodgy and are particularly bad at busy times. 

[Gsxrnz]

The Jazz gets a broadside bump and then the driver hits the gas pedal in a panic and ploughs full steam ahead into the som-tam shack. The speed only being arrested by the adjacent power pole.  Classic! 

[VBer]

1 hour ago, Georgealbert said:

According to Ms Thanyawan,

 

1 hour ago, Georgealbert said:

Mr Satit stated

And no one mentioned clearly visible priority road signs. Nobody cares about it anyway 😀

[jacko45k]

15 minutes ago, VBer said:

And no one mentioned clearly visible priority road signs. Nobody cares about it anyway

Not sure there are any whatsoever, there really aren't any signs to tell drivers the lanes are one way on the Railway Line rd. Some of the lights may flash amber or red to give some idea. 

[VBer]

1 minute ago, jacko45k said:

Not sure there are any whatsoever,

Priority sign is clearly visible on video

[hotandsticky]

5 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

Not sure there are any whatsoever, there really aren't any signs to tell drivers the lanes are one way on the Railway Line rd. Some of the lights may flash amber or red to give some idea. 

 

 

Whilst that relief was a great idea in principle (and still is) it an accident waiting to happen. As you say, priorities are rarely signed properly (although obvious in this case) and it often seems a game of 'who dares wins' - everyone assumes they have the right of way whether they are traveling North/South or East/West. Delivery drivers (of which there are many) are often the biggest chancers.

[johng]

That railway road is a real mess   and they haven't even got the

"high speed" dual tracks laid yet !  hopefully there will be a much better layout  when they do , elevated  parts on either the road or the railway   and much better  right of way markings  which are totally inadequate at the moment.

[Mr Meeseeks]

3 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

driven by 70-year-old Mr Satit. He remained at the scene and cooperated with police.

 

They have to state this because they flee the scene so often.

[Mr Meeseeks]

1 hour ago, VBer said:

Priority sign is clearly visible on video

 

Correct, but expecting any of them to actually understand right of way is pointless. Educating them in this is an act of futility.

 

They are all brilliant drivers. No need to teach them anything.

[lordgrinz]

Yes, why stop at a STOP sign, the typical Thai driver, ignorant.

 

3 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

he stated he assumed the intersection was clear and proceeded

 

[NorthernRyland]

 

why were they pushing their way through the intersection. I can see a stop sign on one side and it appears there's a traffic light also. Not sure who's at fault even but generally it's never  a good idea to go through any intersection in Thailand without really slowing down and looking first.

 

 

[actonion]

Having watched many of these  video's   and being a passinger when  my  Thai wife is driving  i miust say that Thai's  reflex's  seem to be   very slow to react,   this video  shows the car crossing the junction and the pick up slams into he, it looks to me like the pick up could have brake, & avoided the collision, unless otherwise distracted, my wife  keeps her foot on the gas pedal  seconds after the car in front is showing a stop light, I shout  STOP, the we all lunge forward...Monkeys could do a better job behind the wheel