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Russian tourist dies after Cherng Talay crash

Russian tourist dies after Cherng Talay crash

PHUKET: A 29-year-old Russian man has died after sustaining injuries in a road traffic accident in Cherng Talay in the early hours of today (Mar 26).

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By Eakkapop Thongtub

Thursday 26 March 2026 01:40 PM


Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

Thalang Police were notified of the incident after receiving a report from Thalang Hospital via the police radio centre at 8:50am.

The deceased was identified as a Russian national*.

According to the report, the accident occurred at Boat Avenue in Cherng Talay at about 3:40am. Emergency responders transported the injured man to Thalang Hospital for treatment.

Despite efforts by medical staff, the Russian man was pronounced dead at 8:18am.

An investigating officer from Thalang Police Station was assigned to examine the case, and the body has been sent to Vachira Phuket Hospital for a full post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death.

Police have yet to confirm the circumstances surrounding the crash and have not reported any other parties involved. Investigations are ongoing.