A driver of a red-plate Mercedes-Benz crashed into eight vehicles in Bangkok’s Town in Town area after reportedly losing control of his emotions following an argument with his wife, leaving two people injured.
Get today's headlines by email 
The crash happened on the afternoon of 29 June 2026 on Sri Vara Road in Phlapphla subdistrict, Wang Thonglang district. Officers from Wang Thonglang Police Station and traffic police attended the scene after receiving reports of a series of collisions involving multiple vehicles and worked to manage traffic while investigating.
The vehicle involved was a Mercedes-Benz with temporary red registration plates, driven by 42-year-old Preechacharn. Police said the Mercedes first struck a parked vehicle before continuing forward and colliding with several more cars without stopping.
Eight vehicles were damaged in total. They included two Hondas, three Toyotas, a red-plate BYD, a Isuzu and a Chevrolet. Damage ranged from bumpers and bonnets to front and rear bodywork damage.
Two people who were inside vehicles that were struck suffered injuries and were taken to hospital. Debris from the collisions was scattered across the road, causing traffic disruption for a period.
Traffic police carried out a breath alcohol test on the driver, which returned a reading of 0 milligrams percent, indicating no alcohol was detected. Police said preliminary enquiries found that Preechacharn had been driving through the area when the chain-reaction crash occurred. Investigators are continuing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the collisions.
A witness, 36-year-old delivery rider Ridwan Khemthong, said he was waiting for a customer order beside the road when he heard repeated crashing sounds from further along the street. He initially believed it was a normal traffic accident but then saw the Mercedes continue driving and striking more vehicles before eventually coming to a stop.
Picture courtesy of ThaiRath
Ridwan said he approached the driver to check whether he had been injured and initially assumed he had been drinking. However, he detected no smell of alcohol and instead found the driver shaking, frightened and crying.
According to Ridwan, the driver told him he had recently argued with his wife and had received a phone call in which she asked to end their relationship. Ridwan said the driver claimed he was under severe stress, could not regain his composure and lost control of his emotions before the crash. Ridwan said he tried to calm him and told him personal problems should not be taken out through dangerous driving because innocent people could be harmed.
ThaiRath reported that police gathered evidence, including statements from victims and witnesses, CCTV footage and forensic examination, and the investigation will determine what legal action will be taken against the driver.
Join the discussion? 
Already a member? 
Adapted by ASEAN Now ThaiRath 30 June 2026