PATTAYA — 24 April 2026, A Chinese man and a Thai woman were injured when a motorcycle lost control and struck pedestrians while crossing a road in Pattaya early on Friday, police said.
The incident occurred at 3:10 on Pattaya South Road in Nong Prue subdistrict, Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri province. Police and rescue workers responded to reports of a collision involving a motorcycle and pedestrians.
At the scene, officers found a grey Honda Wave 125 motorcycle overturned with significant front-end damage. The rider, an unidentified man believed to be aged between 20 and 30, was found unconscious with a head injury and multiple wounds. He was given first aid before being rushed to a nearby hospital.
A black Ford pickup truck registered in Bangkok was also at the scene with damage to a rear tyre. The driver, Suthanon Praha, 44, remained to give a statement.
Police said a Chinese man and a Thai woman who were crossing the road sustained minor injuries, including chest pain, and were treated at the scene.
According to the pickup driver, the motorcycle was travelling at speed in the opposite direction when the pedestrians began crossing. The rider appeared to lose control while attempting to avoid them, swerved abruptly and struck the rear of the pickup before hitting the Thai woman and crashing.
Police have documented the scene and are reviewing nearby CCTV footage while questioning those involved to determine the exact cause of the accident.
