15-Year-Old Dies After Car Crashes Into Power Pole in Phuket

A 15-year-old boy died after the Toyota Vios he was driving crashed into a high-voltage power pole in Chalong shortly after midnight on September 27. Two other teenagers, both aged 17, were injured in the accident.

The crash occurred at around 12:30am at the entrance to Soi Yot Sane in Moo 10, Chalong. The white sedan had been travelling along Chao Fa West Road towards Rawai Beach when the driver lost control of the vehicle.

Chalong Police said five teenagers were travelling in the car at the time. The youngest, identified as 15-year-old Akhil Sainui from Krabi, was behind the wheel.

Officers found the Toyota Vios badly damaged after it struck the power pole. Akhil was found dead in the driver's seat.

Two other occupants, identified by police as 17-year-olds Thanaphon Penmit and Khunphon Jaruchinda, were injured and taken to Chalong Hospital for treatment. The identities of the two remaining passengers have not been released.

Initial inquiries indicate that the group had set out from Chalong and was travelling towards Rawai Beach when the crash occurred.

Police examined Akhil's body at the scene before it was transferred to Vachira Phuket Hospital for a full autopsy. Officers also photographed the crash site and prepared a scene map as part of the investigation.

The case has been registered as a death investigation, with further inquiries to determine the circumstances of the crash.

Under Thai law, a car driving licence can be obtained from the age of 18. Motorcycle licences are available from 15 for motorcycles with engines of 110cc or less. Police have not said whether Akhil held any type of driving licence.