Pattaya hit-and-run suspect meets British victim to apologize, claims he did not run away

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By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

Pattaya — A hit-and-run suspect who crashed into a 74-year-old British pedestrian turned himself in to Pattaya police and apologized to the victim. However, he insisted he did not run away.

 

Pol. Capt. Chonlawit Athipansi revealed to The Pattaya News that the driver of a white Isuzu D-Max pickup that ran a red light and rammed into Mr. Peter Palmer on Monday just surrendered himself at the Pattaya police station yesterday, November 29th.

 

The suspect’s name was disclosed by Pattaya police as Mr. Methanus Leeliang, 61. He was charged with reckless driving and causing harm to others, though Methanus insisted he did not intend to run away. It was unclear, however, why he left the scene.

 

The police then invited Methanus to Palmer’s residence to say sorry to him. Speaking via his interpreting wife, Palmer told police he was run into while crossing Pattaya Second Road at a crosswalk.

 

Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/11/30/update-pattaya-hit-and-run-suspect-meets-british-victim-to-apologize-claims-he-did-not-run-away/

 

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[frankie machine]

an apology, isn't that nice.   and only because he got caught.   

 

"Methanus apologized to Palmer, saying he was unaware that the victim was a foreign tourist until police officers showed up at his house to tell him to surrender."

[cowellandrew]

Yes he didnt run away, he drove off!

 

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[Martyjustice]

Bad brakes is the usual reply

[bristolgeoff]

Maybe he will be charged who,s know.he said sorry will make a cash gift of some sorts to him.Case pretty much over now.Happened to a friend of mine in cnx thai driver paid out to him and hospital cost then pretty much a non event

[Phnom Penh Trader]

A LOT more pointing is going to be necessary to resolve this situation I can tell you! ????

[AhFarangJa]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

He was charged with reckless driving and causing harm to others, though Methanus insisted he did not intend to run away. It was unclear, however, why he left the scene.

To sober up would be one reply.

[Phnom Penh Trader]

I honestly cannot believe that all he needed were four stitches in his head after seeing the video,he must be like Bruce Willis in M.Night Shyamalan‘s Unbreakable? ????

[Crossy]

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[jacko45k]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Methanus insisted he did not intend to run away. It was unclear, however, why he left the scene.

What nonsense, trying to justify the unjustifiable with theses blatant lies. I would have more respect if he simply admitted to a panic attack and a feeling of having to run! 

And what is his response for failing to stop in the first place? 

Living here it really gets tiresome being told dim lies and it is an insult to be expected to  believe such stuff. 

I hope he pays compensation, covers treatment costs and gets some of these new points on his driving licence for failing to stop. 

He could have put the guy in a wheelchair for the rest of his life, or ended it there and then.

Edited November 30, 2022 by jacko45k

[Damrongsak]

1 hour ago, frankie machine said:

an apology, isn't that nice.   and only because he got caught.   

 

"Methanus apologized to Palmer, saying he was unaware that the victim was a foreign tourist until police officers showed up at his house to tell him to surrender."

Methanus said "Hell, if I'd known he was a foreigner, I'd have backed over him and finished the job." 

[RichardColeman]

If I had been the victim I would have refused to meet him until I saw him convicted, behind bars, a driving ban of 10 years hit on him and a huge compensation pay off received !

[Hayduke]

 

A sincere apology would have been accompanied by a basket of Chicken Essence.

 

 

Edited November 30, 2022 by Hayduke

[malibukid]

lucky guy,  as for the e he would have had his license revoked and would be looking at jail time where i am from.  no accountably here.  nothing will change. 

[Bim Smith]

Why do so many lie in this country like a child caught with its hand in the cookie saying they were just making sure the jar was full. Just be honest. 

[jacko45k]

Just now, Bim Smith said:

Why do so many lie in this country like a child caught with its hand in the cookie saying they were just making sure the jar was full. Just be honest. 

Because actually, that is what you are dealing with. 

[bob smith]

imagine if the shoe was on the other foot and the driver was the foreigner.

 

there would have been a lot more pointing at least i can assure you of that!

[metisdead]

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[roo860]

31 minutes ago, Bim Smith said:

Why do so many lie in this country like a child caught with its hand in the cookie saying they were just making sure the jar was full. Just be honest. 

 The police are just as bad, they mostly accept these ridiculous excuses. 

[new2here]

1 hour ago, AhFarangJa said:

To sober up would be one reply.

i agree.. while it is speculation, I do think charges such as fleeing the scene of an injury crash, should be a mandatory criminal charge, not subject to prior civil settlement. 

[new2here]

34 minutes ago, Bim Smith said:

Why do so many lie in this country like a child caught with its hand in the cookie saying they were just making sure the jar was full. Just be honest. 

I suspect it is because there is simply little real-world consequences for doing so… such as giving false statements to law enforcement, falsifying official government documents etc.

 

Ive long been a believer in the notion that laws without properly and consistently applied consequences are just guidelines or suggestions. 

[ezzra]

Let's be honest here, Thai drivers are famous for doing the runner after an accident and this guy, and if he wasn't caught you'd never see him...and his apologies as sincere as the Putin will apologies to the Ukrainians...

[thailand49]

A double down of stupidity! 

[nigelforbes]

59 minutes ago, RichardColeman said:

If I had been the victim I would have refused to meet him until I saw him convicted, behind bars, a driving ban of 10 years hit on him and a huge compensation pay off received !

And a gift hamper and some flowers.

[thesetat]

Hit and run with injuries. This foreigner and his wife, if they have any brains at all. Will threaten police action like criminal charges and court action against the Thai man. As my understanding is if have this kind of accident, then can get several hundred thousand baht in claim against the driver. If they can not settle a monetary amount then the Thai man can be charge criminally and a case for damages and hospital fees can be sued for. The same as a a Thai does to a foreigner that hits them. 

[roo860]

3 minutes ago, thesetat said:

Hit and run with injuries. This foreigner and his wife, if they have any brains at all. Will threaten police action like criminal charges and court action against the Thai man. As my understanding is if have this kind of accident, then can get several hundred thousand baht in claim against the driver. If they can not settle a monetary amount then the Thai man can be charge criminally and a case for damages and hospital fees can be sued for. The same as a a Thai does to a foreigner that hits them. 

I'm sure the police will 'advise' the victim on the best possible financial route for him and themselves. ????

[jacko45k]

31 minutes ago, roo860 said:

 The police are just as bad, they mostly accept these ridiculous excuses. 

I bet they hear some doozies!

[phetphet]

I would have thought he would have a massive dent in his truck after a hit like that. Fake apology.

 

Difficult to believe the old guy got away with so few injuries. I thought he was a goner when I watched that video.

[swm59nj]

.  After he hit the pedestrian he didn’t run away . He actually drove away.  Maybe the driver wants to be specific.  I’m sure the driver will come up with a bogus explanation of what happened 
 

[Henryford]

3 hours ago, bristolgeoff said:

Maybe he will be charged who,s know.he said sorry will make a cash gift of some sorts to him.Case pretty much over now.Happened to a friend of mine in cnx thai driver paid out to him and hospital cost then pretty much a non event

Didn't the guy claim he had no money to make a payment to the victim !!  No third party insurance ?