Woman Crashes EV Into Shops, Injures Eight in Bangkok

A 57-year-old woman lost control of her electric car and crashed into a noodle shop, a tuk-tuk and a convenience store in Bangkok, injuring eight people including foreign tourists. The incident occurred late at night, near the 13 Hang roundabout on Sip Sam Hang Road in Talat Yot, Phra Nakhon district. All victims were taken to hospital and are reported to be in stable condition.

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Police from Chana Songkhram station responded to reports of the crash, which took place in the Bang Lamphu area. The white electric vehicle, registered in Bangkok, smashed through the glass entrance of a 7-Eleven store after first striking a roadside noodle shop and a parked tuk-tuk. The driver, identified as Ms Natcha, was among those injured and was taken to Thonburi Bamrungmuang Hospital.

Inside the convenience store, two women aged 45 and 65 were injured as shelves and goods were thrown across the floor. Outside, five others were hurt, including three Thai nationals and two German tourists, identified as Lea Marie, 30 and Kyra Maleen, 37. They were transported to Samitivej Chinatown Hospital for treatment.

CCTV footage shows the car accelerating suddenly, after circling a roundabout at speed before veering off course. It then collided with the parked tuk-tuk and swept through the roadside shop before crashing into the store. The footage is being reviewed as part of the investigation.

Picture courtesy of Daily News

Police said the driver claimed she was unable to control the vehicle, but officers have not yet confirmed the cause. Investigators are examining whether the crash was due to a mechanical fault or driver negligence and further questioning will take. Forensic teams were also called to inspect the vehicle.

Daily News reported that insurance representatives have visited the scene and confirmed they will cover all damages, including those to the shops and the tuk-tuk. All injured parties are entitled to up to 80,000 baht in medical coverage under Thailand road accident protection law, with additional compensation expected through voluntary insurance.

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Adapted by ASEAN Now Dailynews 2 Apr 2026