A rescue volunteer has been detained after a pickup rescue truck allegedly chased and rammed a motorcycle in Bangkok, killing its two occupants early on 3 September.
Police at Prachachuen station said the crash happened at about 12.50am at a U-turn outside the Department of Military Services on Ratchadaphisek Road in Bang Sue district. The 28-year-old pickup driver, identified only as Songphol, was seriously injured and taken to Kasemrad Prachachuen Hospital.
The dead were named as 45-year-old Jetphol, who was riding the motorcycle, and 24-year-old Narissa, his passenger. Both were pronounced dead at the scene.
Pickup reportedly used siren during pursuit
Officers found a white pickup with no number plates attached and front-end damage. Stickers bearing the name of a rescue foundation remained on the side of the vehicle.

The black Honda PCX motorcycle, registered in Bangkok, was badly damaged. Police, a doctor from Phramongkutklao Hospital and Poh Teck Tung Foundation volunteers attended the scene.
According to relatives interviewed by police, Narissa had ended a one-year relationship with Songphol more than two months earlier. They said she had previously made a report at Prachachuen police station alleging that he had physically assaulted her during their relationship.
Relatives further alleged that Songphol continued to threaten her with messages after the break-up.
Before the crash, Jetphol had collected Narissa by motorcycle near Wat Liap Rat Bamrung. Police were told that Songphol had been waiting nearby in the pickup.

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He allegedly followed the motorcycle from the temple towards Ratchadaphisek Road, using the vehicle's emergency siren and lights, before accelerating into the rear of the bike at the U-turn outside the Department of Military Services.
Investigation continues
During the examination of the motorcycle, officers said they found one plastic bag containing methamphetamine tablets and two zip-lock bags containing crystal methamphetamine beneath its seat. The items were recorded and seized as evidence.
The bodies were sent to Phramongkutklao Hospital for a detailed post-mortem examination. Relatives have been asked to contact authorities to collect them for religious rites.
Police said Songphol remains under guard while receiving treatment and will face legal proceedings. No specific charges were stated in the initial police report.

4 September 2026
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