A Singaporean man, aged 43, tragically lost his life in a motorcycle accident that occurred in Thailand on June 12. The incident took place in the southern part of the country, and despite efforts to save him, he passed away in a hospital. The man is survived by his wife and three children.
The deceased, identified as Mohamed Reza Abdul Rashid, worked as a physical education teacher. He had embarked on a journey from Singapore to central Thailand with the intention of going camping.
On the evening of Sunday, June 11, he set off on his 2021 Ducati Multistrada V4S motorcycle. His last Facebook post was made at 7:45 am on Monday, where he excitedly shared that he had just crossed from Malaysia into Thailand around 6:30 am.
In his post, Reza mentioned his participation in the Iron Butt Challenge, a long-distance motoring challenge. He revealed that they were halfway through the challenge and had another 800 km to go.
With 8 hours already passed, he anticipated another 16 hours on the road. Unfortunately, tragedy struck as he lost control of his motorcycle near Phatthalung Province Central Stadium.
Photos of Reza were shared on social media platforms, accompanied by pleas for information about his next of kin. The images depicted Reza lying on the grass while receiving medical attention from healthcare professionals. Despite their efforts, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Reza’s personal website revealed that he had previously completed the Iron Butt Challenge twice. In December 2014, he rode from Hua Hin in central Thailand to Singapore, and in September 2017, he embarked on a journey from Singapore to Hua Hin.
In the wake of her husband’s tragic passing, Reza’s wife, Huda Lajam, paid tribute to him on Tuesday morning. Overwhelmed by grief, she expressed her deep love and admiration for him, describing him as her soulmate, best friend, and everything in her life.
Huda described Reza as a good man with a kind and gentle heart, emphasizing his unwavering love for their children. Family meant the world to him.
Reza’s true passion lay in the open road, fueled by wanderlust and a thirst for adventure. It is heart-wrenching to know that he met his untimely end while doing what he loved most—riding his bike.
Images source: กระแสข่าวพัทลุง on Facebook and Huda Lajam on Facebook