webfact Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 Picture: 77kaoded Dramatic video footage published by 77kaoded showed the moment a Hino truck took off at a police checkpoint in the North Samrong area of Samut Prakan. The driver - later identified as Natthaphol Onam aged 46 - smashed into another vehicle then led police on a near 100 kilometer chase that finally ended in Ayutthaya. By that time he'd gone through five provinces. The drama started in Soi Praisanee then continued along Sri Nakharin, Thepparak Road then the Rama 2 expressway. Picture: 77kaoded Pursued by police on a motorcycle the driver even went through a barrier at a toll booth amid flashing lights set up by Highway Police. Finally after suffering a puncture on route 3111 in Bang Sai, Natthaphol jumped out the left window of his cab and into a pond pursued by officers who took him into custody. There was still time for him to try and ditch his jeans that officers recovered. They contained a Ya Ba pill. By this time ten vehicles belonging to members of the public had been damaged. Picture: 77kaoded Taken back to North Samrong police station the suspect admitted taking Ya Ba on his delivery round and intended to take one more later. He'd slowed down for the checkpoint but when officers wanted to search inside he decided to flee. He has been charged with drug taking, drug possession and reckless driving and detained. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-08-10 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more! Get your business in front of millions of customers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email [email protected] for more information 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kotsak Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 "He has been charged with drug taking, drug possession and reckless driving and detained." Three wais will do then.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer2021 Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 No reason for a dangerous car chase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 10 minutes ago, webfact said: He'd slowed down for the checkpoint but when officers wanted to search inside he decided to flee. Did they check in the back of the truck to see what he was carrying, seems he was taking it a bit extreme to flee just for one tablet, regards Worgeordie 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swm59nj Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 I could be wrong. But the police might not have much training in vehicle pursuits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyExpat57 Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 A Kowalski wannabe? (Credit: Vanishing Point 1971) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwhiteandblue Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 Literally one of MILLIONS of crazy idiots on Thai roads. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 8 hours ago, webfact said: ........jumped out the left window of his cab and into a pond pursued by officers......... Officers of the law getting their feet wet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 17 hours ago, webfact said: He has been charged with drug taking, drug possession and reckless driving and detained. Guess he won't be at work Monday morning then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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