On Wednesday, September 17, a collision occurred near Wat Santikham in Pattaya involving a red Ducati ridden by a 24-year-old Russian man and a Honda Wave driven by Thai rider Thanakrit. Witnesses reported that the Ducati was traveling straight when the Honda Wave crossed from the left lane into its path, resulting in a crash where the Ducati subsequently caught fire while both riders were injured with grazes on their bodies.
Despite his own injuries and the burning motorcycle nearby, the Russian man chose to run over to check on Thanakrit instead of waiting for assistance. Rescue workers from the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation responded to the scene, treating both men before transporting them to Pattaya Patthamakhun Hospital. The Bang Lamung Police Station has since begun reviewing CCTV footage from the area to investigate the cause of the accident.
This incident highlights a moment of compassion amidst danger, as the foreign rider prioritized helping his Thai counterpart over self-preservation in critical moments following the crash on Route 36 near Nong Pla Lai. Do you think such spontaneous acts of kindness are common among motorcyclists involved in accidents?