62-Year-Old Thai Man Arrested for Refusing Breath Test in Ang Thong

A 62-year-old man in Ang Thong, Thailand, was arrested after initially refusing a breathalyser test at a police checkpoint but later tested over the legal alcohol limit. The incident occurred at 21:30 on Pho Phraya–Tha Ruea road, Pa Ngio subdistrict. Pol. Sub Lt. Prajak Chumyen, from Mueang Ang Thong police, led the operation.

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The man's suspicious behavior and signs of intoxication prompted officers to request a breath sample, but he repeatedly refused, offering evasive answers. Despite multiple opportunities to comply, he continued to resist. Officers eventually restrained him and transported him to the police station, where he agreed to take the test.

The test revealed a blood alcohol level of 135 milligrams per decilitre, surpassing the legal limit.

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