The accident occurred near the Family Mart convenience store on the Rawai beach road at about 10:20am, said Maj Patiwat Yodkhawn of the Chalong Police.
“By the time we arrived, rescue workers had already taken both victims to Phuket International Hospital,” he said.
“We were told that the motorbike driver suffered injuries to his right leg while his female passenger suffered minor injuries.”
Somporn Tonbanchod 42, driver of the ARS Tour Co bus involved in the accident, told police that he was heading to Chalong Circle when the accident happened.
“He said that a motorbike suddenly cut in front of his bus, so he braked heavily to avoid a collision,” said Maj Patiwat.
“That caused the Honda PCX motorbike behind him to crash into the back of the bus,” he said.
At 5pm, Maj Patiwat. told The Phuket News that both victims – who the police declined to name – had been discharged from hospital and had arrived at Chalong Police Station to discuss the damages.