PHAYAO – A serious crash happened in northern Thailand’s Phayao province. Police from Mueang Phayao Police Station received a report of a sedan colliding with a motorcycle on the Chiang Rai to Nakhon Sawan Road, near Huai Bong School in Mae Puem Subdistrict. Rescue teams and related agencies rushed to the scene.
When police officers and rescue teams arrived at the scene, they found a red and yellow sedan with Bangkok plates. The front left side was heavily damaged. A short distance away, a Honda motorcycle with Phayao plates lay smashed in the roadway, with parts scattered across the road.
Nearby, two elderly men were found critically injured. They were later identified as 72-year-old Jirasak and 80-year-old Kammool. The two were brothers and lived in Village 12, Mae Puem Subdistrict. Rescuers provided first aid right away, but both men died from their injuries.
Witnesses said the sedan was traveling from Chiang Rai toward Phayao city. As it reached the area in front of the school, which has a U-turn point, the motorcycle reportedly moved across the lane to make a close-range U-turn.
Because the distance was very short, the sedan driver could not brake in time and crashed into the motorcycle with full force.
After the crash, police photographed the scene and inspected the area in detail. Officers also invited the driver, witnesses, and other involved parties to give statements, so they can confirm the exact cause of the accident.
Motorcycle Accidents in Northern Thailand
Northern Thailand, including provinces such as Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai, sees a heavy share of motorcycle accidents. That happens because many locals depend on motorbikes for daily travel. On top of that, the region has winding mountain routes, uneven rural roads, and busy town traffic. As a result, riders face more risk on every trip.
Across Thailand, motorcycles make up over 80% of road crashes, and as much as 84% of road deaths, and the north follows the same pattern. Alcohol use, speeding, and skipping helmets still drive many serious crashes. For example, studies in rural Chiang Mai link past drinking and unsafe habits, like changing lanes without signaling, to higher crash risk.
Another common danger involves bigger vehicles, like cars, pickups, and trucks, striking riders. Drivers often cut in, fail to yield, or hit motorcycles at intersections and turns. Poor lighting and narrow roads make this worse, especially when drivers don’t watch for people on two wheels.
Recent crashes in Chiang Mai, including cases where vehicles slammed into rows of stopped riders, show how quickly these mistakes can turn deadly. Even with safety campaigns, weak enforcement, and a casual attitude toward risk, northern Thai roads remain among the most dangerous places for motorcyclists.
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