Midnight mayhem: Drunk passenger attack on Thai taxi driver leads to electrifying collision

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During the early hours of today, a drunk passenger attacked a taxi driver, leading to a collision with an electricity pole in Samut Prakan province. The incident occurred on Thepparat Road, Bang Kaew district, where the intoxicated passenger was found unconscious with blood seeping from his ear.

 

On arrival at the scene, police and rescue workers from Bang Kaew Police Station and Por Tek Tueng Foundation found an unconscious man on the road. He was immediately given first aid, however, due to severe injuries, an ambulance from a nearby hospital was called to assist. The victim was then transferred for treatment at Sirindhorn Hospital.

 

The drunk passenger attack scene contained a pink taxi, which had collided and damaged an electricity pole. The 42 year old driver, Phongsakorn (surname withheld), was present, awaiting police questioning.

According to Phongsakorn, the passenger, hailing from Suvarnabhumi Canal Road, had signalled the taxi. But, during the ride, the passenger, who was visibly drunk and mumbling to himself, raised concerns for his safety.

 

by Nattapong Westwood

Photo: KhaoSod.

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2023-10-02

 

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[hotchilli]

Phongsakorn, recalling the incident, stated the passenger was mumbling and fidgety throughout the journey. He had even threatened to smash a liquor bottle onto his neck.

 

At which point you stop the taxi outside a police station and invite the passenger to exit.

[Tropicalevo]

Well done to Mrs taxi driver handing the fare over to her husband.

[Deserted]

Nasty.

[brianthainess]

Is that the drivers own whisky bottle he is pointing at 

[PETERTHEEATER]

5 hours ago, brianthainess said:

Is that the drivers own whisky bottle he is pointing at 

No, it's still almost full.