Sakhu Police confirmed that they apprehended the suspect at about 10pm on Wednesday (Mar 4) at the ‘KFC Oasis Phuket Airport’ outlet on the Thepkrasattri–Nai Yang Rd in Bang Ma Lao, Sakhu.
The arrest followed a tip-off from a local resident who reported spotting a van believed to be involved in the incident.
Police confirmed the vehicle was a yellow-plated passenger van registered in Bangkok to Siam Taxi Cooperative Co Ltd.
However, Sakhu Police declined to publicly release the name of the driver.
The arrest followed the accident at 6:50am on Tuesday (Mar 3) on the road leading out of Phuket International Airport, in front of the Nai Yang Ice Factory in Moo 1, Sakhu.
Police and rescue workers from the Kusoldham Phuket Foundation arrived at the scene to find Kritsada Champathong, 39, of Mai Khao, lying face down on the road but still conscious after being thrown from his motorbike.
Witnesses reported that several vehicles were forced to brake suddenly after a pedestrian crossed the road.
According to eyewitness Duangporn Champathong, the motorbike ridden by Mr Kritsada was travelling behind a van and was unable to stop in time, causing it to collide with the rear of a van and throwing the rider onto the road.
While the injured rider was lying on the roadway, another van approaching from behind ran over him before continuing on without stopping.
CCTV footage from nearby cameras reportedly captured the sequence of events, showing several vehicles braking before the motorcycle struck the slowing van. The footage then shows a second van driving over the injured rider and leaving the scene.
Rescue workers provided emergency first aid before transporting Mr Kritsada to Thalang Hospital.
Police confirmed that Mr Kritsada works for Thai AirAsia in the aircraft parking area at Phuket International Airport.
Medical reports now indicate he suffered seven broken ribs, a punctured lung, chronic urinary retention and the amputation of his little finger. Police said he is currently in stable condition.
Investigators have charged the van driver with reckless driving causing serious injury, driving in a manner that causes damage to persons or property and failing to stop, render assistance, identify himself and report the incident to authorities.
Yet police say the investigation is still continuing.