2 Thai university students killed after doctor allegedly ran red light, student's aunt seeking justice

The aunt of a Thai university student who died in a car accident is seeking justice after her 19-year-old niece died in an August 2026 car accident.

According to Khaosod Online, she accused a doctor from a renowned hospital in Chiang Rai, Thailand, of beating a red light and causing the accident which killed two university students, and left one seriously injured.

Accident

Thairath.co reported that the accident occurred at about 8:24pm on Aug. 25, 2026.

The police received a report of a car colliding with a motorcycle carrying three university students at a traffic light intersection.

Police officers and rescue units were then dispatched to the scene, where they found that a red sedan had collided with a black motorcycle.

On Aug. 30, an update stated that the car had rear-ended the motorcycle, Thairath.co reported, adding that the police were gathering evidence in preparation for legal action.

Victims

Following the accident, the first fatality was identified as 19-year-old Nichapa Phromtong, a first-year law school student.

She sustained serious injuries and subsequently died.

Another first-year law student who was driving the motorcycle, 18-year-old Alfarin Kaso, was also taken to the hospital and died on Aug. 29, reported Thairath.co.

The other pillion, 18-year-old Patchareeporn Nakornchan, is receiving treatment, and her condition is being closely monitored.

Police statement

A breathalyser test conducted on the driver on Aug. 25 found that no alcohol was detected, according to a police superintendent.

He noted that the driver had valid motor vehicle insurance, adding that CCTV footage from the scene revealed that there was dimly lit orange lighting.

The vehicle did not show signs of slowing down, Thairath.co reported.

While evidence is still being gathered, the case was still pending the forensic examination report of the collision marks as of Aug. 30, as well as autopsy reports from two more doctors.

Police would expedite the investigation, the superintendent said.

He added that they would coordinate efforts ensuring that the injured and families of the deceased receive assistance and justice according to the law.

Accused of beating red light

The student's aunt, however, appealed to Khaosod Newspaper, saying she feared a delay in the investigation of the case.

She said she had raised her Nichapha since childhood and loved her dearly, and urged police to expedite the case.

Khaosod Online reported the woman as saying that though her niece wore a helmet, she reportedly suffered severe lacerations on her head.

She alleged that the doctor came to the funeral claiming that he did not have time to brake as the traffic light was about to change from yellow to red.

He also reportedly did not see the motorcycle about to stop at the intersection, which caused the rear-end collision.

She added that she does not want images or videos of the victim to be posted online because it is "very painful".

Khaosod Online reported that the university was also getting a lawyer to assist in the case.