Police were notified of the accident at about 7:30am and arrived at the scene in front of the Paraphan shop in Pa Khlok Subdistrict.
Officers found a Honda Wave motorcycle with Phuket plates damaged on the road, alongside the body of the rider, later identified as Ekkapan Phetchana, 53, a local resident of Pa Khlok. Nearby was a Mazda pickup truck, also with Phuket plates, driven by 49-year-old Wirot Suebsot, also of Pa Khlok.
Mr Wirot told police he had been driving from Baan Bang Rong to a hotel in Tambon Thepkrasattri when the motorcycle approached at high speed, reportedly travelling against traffic. He said he was unable to avoid the collision.
Medical staff from Thalang Hospital confirmed Mr Ekphan had died at the scene from injuries including broken limbs. His body was taken to the hospital for autopsy.
Police took Mr Wirot to Thalang Police Station for questioning and conducted an alcohol test, which returned negative. Both vehicles have been impounded as evidence while forensic officers examine the collision.
At last report investigators were continuing their inquiries to determine the cause of the accident.