Russian motorcyclist assists injured Thai rider after Pattaya crash

A 24-year-old Russian motorcyclist is being praised for assisting an injured Thai rider following a collision near Pattaya, Thailand. The accident occurred on the evening of Wednesday, September 17, on Route 36 in the Nong Pla Lai area of Bang Lamung.

Witnesses report that the collision involved a red Ducati and a Honda Wave. The crash reportedly occurred when the Honda Wave moved from the left lane into the path of the Ducati, which was traveling straight in the right lane. Following the impact, the Ducati caught fire.

Despite sustaining bodily grazes from the crash, the Russian rider reportedly ran to check on the 39-year-old Thai rider, identified as Thanakrit, instead of waiting for emergency services. Rescue workers from the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation arrived to find the Ducati damaged by fire. Both men received initial treatment at the scene before being transported to Pattaya Patthamakhun Hospital.

Bang Lamung Police are currently investigating the incident and reviewing local CCTV footage to determine the exact circumstances of the collision.