The incident occurred on the Muang Mai–Airport Road, in front of the T.R.O. Setthi Noi service shop.
CCTV footage of the crash was shared by a Facebook user, Aurai Trairat, on the page ‘Driving Like This Must Be Exposed in Phuket’, sparking public concern.
The recording showed that the accident occurred at 3:53am.
The driver of the black Honda sedan, registered in Nakhon Sri Thammarat, was identified as Pol Sgt Maj Santisuk Yaisingam, 34.
He was reportedly driving from Ban Muang Mai, in Thepkrasattri, towards Phuket International Airport when he lost control on the wet road and veered off course, slamming into a tea shop before his vehicle overturned.
Rescue workers from the Kusoldharm Phuket Foundation arrived at the scene and provided first aid. Sgt Maj Santisuk had sustained a four-centimetre laceration to the back of his left foot and an injury to his ankle.
Rescue workers transported Sgt Maj Santisuk to Thalang Hospital for further treatment.
Mr Yut, the owner of the tea stall, said he was shocked to find the destruction when he arrived later that morning. He explained that he discovered the identity of the driver after checking the car’s licence plate, which had landed near the wreckage.
Upon reviewing past customer records, he found that Sgt Maj Santisuk had previously visited the shop. He contacted the officer directly, who confirmed he was at the hospital and admitted to speeding on a wet road.
“The shop was badly damaged ‒ the structure and all the equipment inside,” Mr Yut said, adding that they are now in discussions about compensation for the repairs.
So far police have not reported any action against Sgt Maj Santisuk for the accident and have made no mention of whether Sgt Maj Santisuk was tested for alcohol.