A freight train carrying shipping containers struck and killed a Thai man on railway tracks near the Four Regions Floating Market in Chon Buri on the evening of 15 June 2026.

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Police and rescue workers were called to the scene at around 9pm after receiving reports that a container freight train had hit a person approximately 300 metres from the market in Na Jomtien, parallel to the section of road which has ongoing road works. The train, numbered 553 and hauling 25 containers, came to a halt at the site. The train driver was reported to be in shock and provided a statement to investigators.

The victim was found dead on the tracks after being struck by the train. He was wearing a grey T-shirt and blue jeans. Nearby, officers discovered a black shoulder bag containing cash and an identification card bearing the name Mr Sabaydee Rupsai, 38, from Amnat Charoen province. The items were collected as evidence.

Investigators also found a red GPX motorcycle, registration number from Amnat Charoen, about 20 metres from the railway line. The motorcycle had left the road and was damaged. A black helmet, a bottle of kratom drink and a pair of sandals were found nearby.

According to the train driver, the freight service was travelling from Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate in Rayong province to Kaeng Khoi district in Saraburi province. As the train approached the location, which was described as poorly lit, the driver saw a person lying on the tracks. He sounded the horn and attempted to slow the train but was unable to stop in time to avoid a collision.

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Police also discovered that at approximately 6.20pm the same day, a report had been made regarding a motorcycle that had left the road in the same area. However, when officers initially attended, no incident was found. The fatal railway collision was discovered later that evening.

The Daily News reported the case remains under investigation. Officers from Na Jomtien Police Station are working to establish the circumstances leading to the death. Evidence was gathered from the scene and further enquiries are underway to determine the exact cause of the incident.

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Adapted by ASEAN Now Dailynews 16 June 2026

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That bit of track running by Pattaya, which has few trains on it, has killed a lot of people over the years.

Was he lying on the tracks? Was he asleep or otherwise unconscious?

Always more questions than answers. Why was the man laying on the tracks, where was the motorcycle. Is the victim the owner of the motorcycle, why is nothing done if there as regular accidents and many more

train tracks seem to attract Thais like a moth to a flame. "I need a nap... hmm perhaps those tracks a good spot: they don't call those things 'sleepers' for nothing...."