Ghanaian Tourist DUI Crash: Fatal Accident in Chiang Mai on First Day of Extended Nightlife Hours to 4 AM

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Chiang Mai—At 3:55 AM, on December 16th, 2023, Mueang Chiang Mai police received a car accident report of a Ghanaian tourist driving a sedan colliding with construction workers in the old town of Mueang Chiang Mai. There was one casualty and two injuries reported.

According to a report by the police, Mr. Thao Khantalay, a 26-year-old Lao nationality worker, was fatally crashed into by a sedan while working on underground cable construction along the canal in the old town. The other two construction workers, Ms. Donnapha, 28, and Mr. Trairat, 22, suffered moderate injuries, said the police.

 

The suspect who allegedly crashed into the construction site was publicly identified as Mr. Wisdom Okyere, a 26-year-old Ghanaian tourist. The police conducted an alcohol test on the suspect and the result of the alcohol content was 121 mg%. As a result, the police officers took hold of the suspect for further legal proceedings.

 

By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

Full story: THE PATTAYA NEWS: 2023-12-18

 

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Foreigner Crashes Into Cable-Laying Workers Killing One Of Them
by TNR Staff

 

Photo: MNG Online

 

ON THE first night of pubs and bars being allowed to stay open till 4 a.m. a foreigner driving a sedan crashed into workers laying underground cables around Chiang Mai moat killing one of them and injuring two others just as these night venues were closing, MNG Online and Naewna newspaper said this afternoon (Dec. 16).

 

A test showed the unidentified foreigner had 121 milligrammes per decilitre (mg/dL) of alcohol in his blood, far higher than the legal limit of 50 mg/dL.

 

Police have charged him with both drink-driving and recklessness leading to the death and injury of others.

 

Full story: THAI NEWSROOM 2023-12-18

 

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[Gottfrid]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

The suspect who allegedly crashed into the construction site was publicly identified as Mr. Wisdom Okyere, a 26-year-old Ghanaian tourist.

Looks like he did not take advice from his name. However, he will now get to stay longer for free.

[hotchilli]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

Chiang Mai—At 3:55 AM, on December 16th, 2023, Mueang Chiang Mai police received a car accident report of a Ghanaian tourist driving a sedan colliding with construction workers in the old town of Mueang Chiang Mai. There was one casualty and two injuries reported.

And where was Mr. Anutin?

Oh yes he was at Khao San road at 11:30 in his casual dress.... not when the drunks are being kicked out at 04:00

 

[hotchilli]

16 minutes ago, Gottfrid said:

Looks like he did not take advice from his name. However, he will now get to stay longer for free.

Free?

[newbee2022]

Obviously NO wisdom. q.e.d. 😂

[save the frogs]

all the people who were supporting this idea of all night bars ... it's not too late to admit you were wrong.

 

[Scouse123]

47 minutes ago, save the frogs said:

all the people who were supporting this idea of all night bars ... it's not too late to admit you were wrong.

 

 

So you are using one accident to justify not having 4am closing?

 

What about all the deaths every day on Thai roads through drink-driving and driving at speed? 

 

There has been no 4am closing the last 20/30 years, but the accident and crime figures are appalling.

 

If the Police followed and used the existing laws, we might reduce drink-driving, driving at speed and driving through the influence of drugs.

 

However, they won't, they never do.

[Scouse123]

And so now a young Lao national going about his trade gets killed because a Ghanaian national gets plastered and gets behind the wheel.

 

Taxis are so available and cheap, no excuse for this.

 

The book needs to be thrown at him.

 

RIP to the Lao young man. 

 

No consolation, but I hope your family receives substantial compensation from this reckless individual.

[Grumpy one]

At a quick glance I thought the headline  was " A Ghanaian Drug Dealer " 

Silly me, must be suffering the pre Xmass hangover 

[Thingamabob]

A long jail sentence and a substantial fine payable to the deceased's family is the very least this scumbag should face. RIP to the young man who was killed. I hope you had some enjoyment in your all too short life.

 

[metisdead]

A racist troll post and a reply contravening our Community Standards has been removed. 

[Gottfrid]

4 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Free?

Yes, the only form of rent he will pay for some years is with his "ass"ets

[SAFETY FIRST]

On 12/18/2023 at 2:14 AM, webfact said:

Mr. Wisdom, 26-year-old Ghanaian tourist

Not so Wise