An Australian man was arrested in Phuket, Thailand, early Sunday morning after allegedly crashing into a police checkpoint sign. The incident occurred at the Naka checkpoint in Kamala subdistrict, Kathu district, at approximately 01:07. A police officer sustained injuries as a result of the collision. The suspect reportedly fled the scene immediately after the impact but was apprehended by authorities. Details regarding the extent of the officer’s injuries and the charges against the Australian man have not yet been released. The incident is currently under investigation by Phuket police.