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Singaporean Charged After Reckless Driving Crash in Phuket

3/20/2026

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A Singaporean man was charged with reckless driving and failing to assist after his pickup truck crashed into road barriers in Phuket on March 18.
Eight traffic barriers were damaged.
Police Senior Sergeant Major Chalermchai Sothong sustained minor injuries when a barrier struck him.
If convicted, he faces up to three months in jail and a fine of up to 10,000 baht.

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A Singaporean man was charged with reckless driving and failing to assist after his pickup truck crashed into road barriers in Phuket on March 18.
Eight traffic barriers were damaged.
Police Senior Sergeant Major Chalermchai Sothong sustained minor injuries when a barrier struck him.
If convicted, he faces up to three months in jail and a fine of up to 10,000 baht.