Motorcyclist killed after riding past lowered railway crossing barrier in Pattaya

CHONBURI — 20 October 2026, A 30-year-old motorcyclist was killed after riding past a lowered railway crossing barrier and being struck by a passenger train in Pattaya, despite warnings to stop, footage shared on social media shows.

The crash occurred on the afternoon of 20 October at the Nong Prue railway crossing, near the Pattaya Waterworks area on Chaiyaphruek Road in Na Kluea, Bang Lamung district.

According to footage circulated online, the rider, identified only as Mr. A, attempted to cross the tracks without waiting for the warning signal to clear. Other motorists had stopped behind the lowered barrier.

The video shows the man accelerating his motorcycle across the tracks as a train approached. The train struck the motorcycle with considerable force, killing the rider at the scene and leaving nearby motorists stunned.

Warnings were reportedly shouted at the rider, but he continued across the crossing.

The clip was widely shared online with the caption, “Where are you in such a hurry to go?”

The incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of ignoring railway crossing signals and barriers. Motorists should stop when barriers are lowered and wait until it is safe to cross.