Patong police were notified of the incident at 4.45am, when they were alerted to a crash on Phra Baramee Road, near the Patong City sign. Police and Kusoldharm rescue workers arrived to find a minivan that had careered through guardrails on the side of the road. One of the rescue workers said the minivan had been heading up the hill from Patong to Kathu. “When the driver was near the Patong City sign, it appears he might have fallen asleep at the wheel. Police are continuing their investigation and will speak to the minivan driver when he is well enough.

Source: The Nation Bangkok September 11, 2018 10:48 UTC