A foreigner allegedly stole a van the driver left parked with the engine running that was then involved in a collision with another vehicle.
The accident on a road to Patong beach in Kathu district was reported about 9pm on Saturday.
A van driven by a foreigner had collided with another van. Both drivers received minor injuries. Police did not give the foreigner's name or nationality.
Police said the foreigner had been at a hospital and upon leaving saw the van, parked with the engine running and no driver. He drove off in the van in the direction of Patong. The crash happened on the hill road.
The owner of the stolen van, identified only as Tiva, told police he left the keys in and the engine running when he got out to buy durian from a roadside stall because he expected to return very quickly.
