Motorcyclist Killed After Falling Under Moving Bus on Rama II Road
A 35-year-old motorcyclist died Wednesday after losing control on Rama II Road in Bangkok, falling under a moving public bus that ran him over. The victim was struck on an outbound route restricted to two lanes due to highway construction.
BANGKOK — May 20, 2026: A fatal accident claimed the life of a motorcyclist on Wednesday morning when he lost control of his vehicle on Rama II Road, fell into the path of a moving public bus, and was run over by the vehicle.
Police from Samae Dam Station responded to the incident at 9:00 AM on Rama II Road in Samae Dam Sub-district, Bang Khun Thian District. Forensic teams from Siriraj Hospital and rescue volunteers from the Poh Teck Tung Foundation joined officers at the scene. The accident occurred in the outbound lanes heading toward Mahachai, an area currently restricted to two lanes due to elevated highway construction.
Authorities found the victim, identified as 35-year-old Kritsanu Thong-on, a factory worker, lying face-down on the road with severe head injuries from being struck by the bus. He was wearing grey jeans, a black T-shirt, and a raincoat. His grey Yamaha Filano motorcycle showed fresh scrape marks on the right side. About 100 meters away, police located the Route 140 bus involved in the incident, which displays bloodstains on its rear left wheel arch.
The 45-year-old bus driver, identified as Jue, told investigators he was driving in the second lane toward Mahachai when the motorcyclist suddenly lost balance and crashed. The victim's body then slid beneath the moving bus, resulting in the fatal accident.
Police are coordinating with Kritsanu's family regarding the release of his body from Siriraj Hospital for funeral arrangements. The bus driver has been detained at Samae Dam Police Station for further questioning as investigators determine what charges, if any, will be filed.
