Intoxicated Driver Plunges into Roadside Ditch in Pattaya

[snoop1130]

 

A Thai pickup truck driver survived a plunge into a roadside ditch in Pattaya with slight injuries this morning, July 27th. Intoxication was believed to be the cause of the accident, according to rescue workers.

 

The victim, Mr. Narongrit Chanton, a 46-year-old native of Sa Kaeo province, eastern Thailand, was rescued by good Samaritans and Sawang Boriboon rescuers, after his pickup truck plunged into a ditch near the Mabprachan Reservoir in Pattaya at 2:00 AM on Thursday.

 

His truck, a bronze Mitsubishi Triton, was partially submerged in the water. After prying open the truck’s door, Narongrit was safely rescued by rescuers with minor injuries. However, the rescuers informed The Pattaya News that they suspected Narongrit might be drunk, as he exhibited signs of intoxication and was unable to speak coherently.

 

By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/07/27/intoxicated-driver-plunges-into-roadside-ditch-in-pattaya/

 

-- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2023-07-27

 

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[worgeordie]

1 hour ago, snoop1130 said:

The victim, Mr. Narongrit Chanton

Self inflicted , i would say. and  "The police are investigating the accident. It is unclear, however, if they will press any charges against the driver."

 

that's the problem ....back on the roads , pi ssed next week.

 

regards worgeordie

[Scott]

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[Ralf001]

"the rescuers informed The Pattaya News that they suspected Narongrit might be drunk, as he exhibited signs of intoxication and was unable to speak coherently."

 

Is that code for "we gave him the option to pay a wedge for a clear breath test"  but are awaiting the results of the wallet inspection first ?

[still kicking]

On 7/28/2023 at 3:46 AM, Ralf001 said:

"the rescuers informed The Pattaya News that they suspected Narongrit might be drunk, as he exhibited signs of intoxication and was unable to speak coherently."

 

Is that code for "we gave him the option to pay a wedge for a clear breath test"  but are awaiting the results of the wallet inspection first ?

[jacko45k]

7 hours ago, worgeordie said:

that's the problem ....back on the roads , pi ssed next week.

Probably needs the truck to go to work this morning....oh hang on, it's a holiday!

Edited July 27, 2023 by jacko45k

[hotchilli]

1 hour ago, jacko45k said:

Probably needs the truck to go to work this morning....oh hang on, it's a holiday!

For civil servants... he might need to get a move on.

[blackshadow]

9 hours ago, NoDisplayName said:

Not really, but the paper has a deadline. 

We can't wait ages for an article headlined "Thai motorist observed driving safely."

never will b one !!!!

[Ralf001]

3 hours ago, jacko45k said:

Probably needs the truck to go to work this morning....oh hang on, it's a holiday!

Its is.... and I was at work at 5am by myself.

Thanks Production and QA !!

[brianthainess]

This would never happen on a no alcohol day.  

[VocalNeal]

Been there done that. But no T shirt unless someone makes me one????

Also been into a ditch when sober.

[amexpat]

16 hours ago, NoDisplayName said:

Not really, but the paper has a deadline. 

We can't wait ages for an article headlined "Thai motorist observed driving safely."

OK, have fun but I take a lot of Indrive, Bolt, Maxim and they all drive superbly. 

 

[Mr Meeseeks]

On 7/27/2023 at 11:07 PM, worgeordie said:

Self inflicted , i would say. and  "The police are investigating the accident. It is unclear, however, if they will press any charges against the driver."

 

that's the problem ....back on the roads , pi ssed next week.

 

regards worgeordie

Yep. Next time he will end up killing someone.

 

Children.

[Mr Meeseeks]

19 hours ago, amexpat said:

OK, have fun but I take a lot of Indrive, Bolt, Maxim and they all drive superbly. 

 

Really? I have taken many Bolts and would never describe their driving as 'superb'.

[amexpat]

Yes really.  Maybe where you live it's different than in Chiang Mai. 

[VocalNeal]

3 hours ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

Yep. Next time he will end up killing someone.

 

Children.

 What if Superman had worked for the Germans????

[jacko45k]

19 hours ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

Really? I have taken many Bolts and would never describe their driving as 'superb'.

Definitely, most of mine have been a bit reckless actually. 

[sammieuk1]

Luckily he found a world class ditch to drown his pickup ????