Pictures courtesy of SiamChon

 

Three youths were critically injured after a motorcycle carrying three people collided with a pickup truck at a junction in Bang Lamung district, Chonburi, on 12 December 2025. Rescue workers found two victims unconscious with no pulse and a third with severe leg injuries, prompting urgent resuscitation efforts and emergency hospital transfers.

 

The incident occurred at around 21.30 at Sam Yaek Tua Wai junction on Takhian Tia Road, Takhian Tia subdistrict. The Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Pattaya Rescue Foundation was alerted to a motorcycle–pickup collision with multiple casualties at the scene.

 

Rescuers identified three injured youths, aged between 13–15, comprising one male and two females. The male and a 13-year-old girl were unconscious with no pulse, while another 13-year-old girl suffered a fractured upper left leg and was in a critical condition. First aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation were administered to the two pulseless victims before all three were rushed to hospital.

 

Nearby, officers found a red Honda Wave motorcycle, registration from Chonburi, badly damaged and overturned with debris scattered across the road. The other vehicle was a blue Toyota pickup, registration from Chonburi, with damage to the front bumper. The pickup driver, Mr Chaiya, 59, a sugarcane juice vendor, remained at the scene to give a statement.

 

Mr Chaiya told police he had been driving from Rong Pho Road towards Takhian Tia and was turning at the junction when the motorcycle approached at speed, claiming without its headlight illuminated.. He said he did not see the motorcycle before the impact, which threw the rider and passengers in different directions.

 

CCTV footage from the junction shows the motorcycle travelling straight while carrying three riders, with a male driving and two females as passengers. At the same time, the pickup truck was travelling straight before making a sudden turn across the lane, resulting in a full-force collision captured on camera. The footage has been secured as evidence.

 

SiamChon reported that Bang Lamung police have examined the scene and collected all available evidence, including CCTV recordings. Investigators said the materials would be used to determine the exact cause of the crash and any legal responsibilities.

 

 

Key Takeaways

 

• Three youths aged 13–15 were critically injured and taken to hospital after a motorcycle carrying three collided with a pickup at a Chonburi junction.

• Two victims were found without a pulse at the scene and received CPR before emergency transfer, while the third suffered a severe leg fracture.

• Police are reviewing CCTV showing the pickup turning across the lane and the motorcycle travelling straight without a visible headlight.

 

 

 Adapted by Asean Now from SiamChon 2025-12-13

 

 

I am convinced that the first thing many Thais do after obtaining their "zero deposit" motorcycles is to remove the front and rear lights, but have yet to establish why

I implore any of the parents tuned in.  If you have kids around that age, (and you can afford it) buy them an old beater- a bigass car or a pickup.  Even if they don't have a license yet. 

 

With a car or a pickup, they'll be the most popular kids in their group and they'll survive what should have been a minor crash like this one.

 

Of course, I don't advocate driving with no license, but if they're going to do it, let them do it with 4 wheels, 1-2 tons of steel and seatbelts.  I can't imagine the pain of losing a son or a daughter for lack of a few thousand $$.

 

I despair. I'm so sick and tired of these teenagers riding like <deleted> with modified bikes and just in general doing annoying and reckless things. Even more tiring is the fact there's no adults in the room and they will never be put in their place. Those teenagers will learn nothing, grow up to be adults then have their own teenagers who will do the same thing. Such a pity because otherwise it's a lovely culture.

Anybody actually watch the CCTV? 🤔

 

Clearly the driver of the pickup is responsible as he did not give way to the oncoming motorbike before making a right turn

 

Two problems/issues here:

 

1. intersection is well lit, motorcycle appears out of the dark with minimal front light - difficult to see for the pick-up driver

 

2. Motorcycle is driving in the center of the road, if he (the 13 year old driver) would have stayed on the right side of the road, the accident would not have happened.

 

This Is the reason I avoid driving in Thailand at night, only in the vicinity. 

 

Note to Impulse: driver was 13 years old, 5 more years to get a driving license for a car

1 hour ago, GanDoonToonPet said:

Anybody actually watch the CCTV? 🤔

 

Clearly the driver of the pickup is responsible as he did not give way to the oncoming motorbike before making a right turn

 

 

It all happened so fast. The motorbike was in the middle of road and came out of darkness at what looks like at high speeds. even so that looks like a properly dangerous intersection which probably has accidents often. If the motorbike was more to the left and going at slower speeds I think they could have avoided the collision.

What can you say other than "Life Is Cheap On Thai Roads," and really - Thais don't care. 

1 hour ago, impulse said:

I implore any of the parents tuned in.  If you have kids around that age, (and you can afford it) buy them an old beater- a bigass car or a pickup.  Even if they don't have a license yet. 

 

With a car or a pickup, they'll be the most popular kids in their group and they'll survive what should have been a minor crash like this one.

 

Of course, I don't advocate driving with no license, but if they're going to do it, let them do it with 4 wheels, 1-2 tons of steel and seatbelts.  I can't imagine the pain of losing a son or a daughter for lack of a few thousand $$.

 

The problem with this is that they’ll likely kill more people when something goes wrong (and it will). Stupid idea. 

2 hours ago, Bday Prang said:

I am convinced that the first thing many Thais do after obtaining their "zero deposit" motorcycles is to remove the front and rear lights, but have yet to establish why

1. So ghosts can't follow them home.

2. It drains the battery.

 

In addition to no lights, it appears the trend is to wear black at night as well.
What are the 3 on the motorcycle wearing ...... black clothing.

in case you all missed it: the car cut off the bike, and was thus at fault

3 hours ago, GanDoonToonPet said:

Anybody actually watch the CCTV? 🤔

 

Clearly the driver of the pickup is responsible as he did not give way to the oncoming motorbike before making a right turn

 

 

Also, the blue truck was traveling way too fast when suddenly making the right turn.

 

Yes. Blue truck at fault.

 

The motorbike had a light.

However, the light was much dimmer than it should have been.

 

Possibly, the sugar cane guy had been drinking sugar cane spirits.

Looks like it to me, anyway.

 

Old guys like that probably grew up before cars were popular in Thailand.

Probably knows not much about defensive driving.

Knows nothing about the need to slow down before making a turn like that, which crosses oncoming traffic.

 

Total nitwit.

 

1 hour ago, Liquorice said:

1. So ghosts can't follow them home.

 

Say again, please?

 

Is this a serious belief, or are you joking....

 

15 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said:

The motorbike had a light.

However, the light was much dimmer than it should have been.

I don't believe it did.
Watch the video slowly and until the motorcycle enters the street lights, you can't see anything.
I believe it's a reflection from the street lights.

2 minutes ago, Liquorice said:

I believe it's a reflection from the street lights.

 

I thought so, as well.

Either a reflection off a lamp that is unlit, or a very dim bulb.

 

16 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said:

 

Say again, please?

 

Is this a serious belief, or are you joking....

 

Serious belief when they feel they are being haunted or encountered an entity, it followed their lights to their home...... or at least that's what monks would have them believe.

5 minutes ago, Liquorice said:

Serious belief when they feel they are being haunted or encountered an entity, it followed their lights to their home...... or at least that's what monks would have them believe.

 

I actually DO see a lot of this behavior.

 

What happens is:

 

The motorbike will approach with lights on.

Then, when within about 4 or 5 hundred meters of home...

They will shut off their motor and turn off their lights...

And coast the rest of the way to their door.

 

Makes little sense to me, however.

Have no idea the reason for this odd behavior.

 

 

I've watched the footage at least a dozen times. As a motorcyclist (39 years) and (car driver 38 years) both in the UK and Thailand - well over 2 million miles combined - here's my thoughts;

1) Motorcycle lights - either very dim or only reflected upon entering the lit part of the road

2) Truck driver - reckless manouvre - either executed by not seeing the motorcyle (tinted screen?) or by fatigue or intoxication or simply lack of care.

3)  Three on the motorcycle - any, or all wearing helmets?

All these components make for the unfolding of the collision and life changing injuries (or death). Such a sad situation.

 

My GF's son is now 16 and legally riding around licenced on a Honda PCX in Thailand - I tell GF to ensure he wears a helmet and takes care - deaf ears? I remember my days on 50cc, 80cc, 125cc, 250cc, 350cc, 600cc, 750cc and finally 1,000cc bikes in the UK and live to tell the tale of broken bones, stitches and operations. I worry for step-son and hope for the best. 

 

its troubling to see old westerners arriving at the conclusion it was the bikes fault,

when the video so clearly show the pickup in a sudden move crossed the bikes lane.

NO amount of defensive driving can protect against being cut off like that out of nowhere

3 hours ago, Wiggy said:

The problem with this is that they’ll likely kill more people when something goes wrong (and it will). Stupid idea. 

 

In a country where it seems acceptable for underage kids to drive on the roads, are there any smart answers on the family level?  Ideally, Thailand would step in and enforce traffic laws.  But that ain't gonna happen in my lifetime.

 

Headlights were on, but very dim, probably battery or charging system just doing enough to keep spark to the engine.

 

Basically truck was at fault, but could be argued that the kids had almost no headlights, and were riding tooo fast.

 

If anything, the kid whose bike it is, their parents fault for letting him ride before they should. but that is just it, they ride before they should, and everyone turns a blind eye. When I am in the Ampur early, I just shake my head at the kids riding to the high school, 3-4 up, not a helmet in sight. They pass the cops who ignore them.

What ever happened to the helmet law? Looks like that went out the door when it became inconvenient.

95% no helmet here, just my wife and I, almost.

I never, ever ride or will drive after dark, this could happen to anyone. The Salengs scare me after dark, you cant see them until you are right on them, BC most of them have inadequate lighting, and they turn without warning.

 

Rant over. 

Yes that video is clear evidence, case closed.  But 3 teenagers on a bike and no helmets is like playing Russian roulette. They lost. 
 

11 hours ago, Bday Prang said:

I am convinced that the first thing many Thais do after obtaining their "zero deposit" motorcycles is to remove the front and rear lights, but have yet to establish why

Saves on fuel!

It looks like the motorcycle did have a head light on. The young motorcycle driver with 0 common sense or training was traveling way too fast and did not anticipate the pickup's possible right turn. Yes, the pickup driver is 100 % at fault. How ever the accident may have been avoided if the young motorcycle driver was paying attention to traffic. 

When riding a motorcycle, I treat every vehicle like it's out to kill me and do everything to minimize potential hazards. This has kept me alive riding motorcycles over 56 years and over 500,000 miles or 800,000 KMs.

I wish parents that allow their children to ride motorcycles to first get proper training and teach them to wear proper protective gear. The parents in this case played a major part of the tragedy.

9 hours ago, GammaGlobulin said:

 

Say again, please?

 

Is this a serious belief, or are you joking....

 

Not joking, have you ever noticed bikes with clear tail-light in place of red - that's to fool the ghosts - they follow the red light as you are heading home, white light your leaving home. 

12 hours ago, GanDoonToonPet said:

Anybody actually watch the CCTV? 🤔

 

Clearly the driver of the pickup is responsible as he did not give way to the oncoming motorbike before making a right turn

 

Sure. The y junction seems well lit. Idiot in pickup should not drive anything motorized.

 

No light on motorbike ?

From the video I doubt it or is it just reflection?

If the pick up truck driver had been a foreigner?

1 hour ago, dcalaska said:

It looks like the motorcycle did have a head light on. The young motorcycle driver with 0 common sense or training was traveling way too fast and did not anticipate the pickup's possible right turn. Yes, the pickup driver is 100 % at fault. How ever the accident may have been avoided if the young motorcycle driver was paying attention to traffic. 

When riding a motorcycle, I treat every vehicle like it's out to kill me and do everything to minimize potential hazards. This has kept me alive riding motorcycles over 56 years and over 500,000 miles or 800,000 KMs.

I wish parents that allow their children to ride motorcycles to first get proper training and teach them to wear proper protective gear. The parents in this case played a major part of the tragedy.

good idea , in theory,  but there is no proper training available

14 hours ago, impulse said:

I implore any of the parents tuned in.  If you have kids around that age, (and you can afford it) buy them an old beater- a bigass car or a pickup.  Even if they don't have a license yet. 

 

With a car or a pickup, they'll be the most popular kids in their group and they'll survive what should have been a minor crash like this one.

 

Of course, I don't advocate driving with no license, but if they're going to do it, let them do it with 4 wheels, 1-2 tons of steel and seatbelts.  I can't imagine the pain of losing a son or a daughter for lack of a few thousand $$.

 

So they can go kill other folks kids rather than just killing themselves?!

That is a <deleted>ty junction, many locals know the right of way is the route the pick-up took, but since the other lane has been recently tarred it mistakenly looks like that lane has right of way, no clear road markings. There are a few junctions like that unfortunately.