Couple on Motorcycle Using GPS to Navigate to Pattaya Crushed by 18-Wheeler, Both Die

Khaosod•Society•1d ago

Reader Briefing

A tragic road accident involving an 18-wheel truck turning into a company killed a young couple on a motorcycle in Chonburi, who were using GPS to navigate to Pattaya.

•A road accident occurred on the service road of the Motorway in Chonburi, resulting in the deaths of two individuals.
•The victims, a young man and woman, were riding a motorcycle and using GPS for navigation to Pattaya.
•An 18-wheel trailer truck turning into a company premises reportedly failed to see the motorcycle, leading to the fatal collision.
•The incident took place around 4:00 PM on February 16, 2026.

Overview

•At 4:00 PM on February 16, 2026, an accident occurred on the service road of the Motorway near Bo Yang.
•An 18-wheel trailer truck was turning into a company premises.
•The truck driver reportedly did not see the motorcycle due to the turning maneuver.
•The trailer truck collided with and ran over the motorcycle.
•A male victim, aged 21, and a female victim, whose identity was not found on documents, died at the scene.
•The victims were using a mobile phone with GPS navigation set for Pattaya.
•Authorities are investigating the accident and will proceed with legal proceedings.
•The bodies of the deceased will be transferred to Laem Chabang Hospital for their families to claim for funeral rites.

Full article content is available on the original source.

Read on Khaosod (Thai Version)

Source: Khaosod (Original)

View Original Article

Key Entities

Place

Pattaya(พัทยา)ℹ️

The intended destination of the victims in the fatal accident.

Chonburi(ชลบุรี)ℹ️

The province where the fatal road accident occurred.

Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya(พระนครศรีอยุธยา)ℹ️

The province where the license plate of the victim's motorcycle was registered.

Laem Chabang(แหลมฉบัง)ℹ️

The hospital to which the bodies of the deceased were transported.

Organization

Nong Khahm Police Station(สภ.หนองขาม)

The police station that received the report of the fatal road accident.

Sawang Prateep Si Racha Rescue Foundation(กู้ภัยสว่างประทีปศรีราชา)

The rescue unit that responded to the fatal road accident.

Yamaha(ยามาฮ่า)ℹ️

The brand of the motorcycle involved in the fatal accident.

Person

Pol. Lt. Col. Setthaphon Singnok(พ.ต.ท.เศรษฐพล สิงห์นอก)

Investigating police officer at Nong Khahm Police Station who responded to the fatal accident.