Drunken taxi driver causes fatal Valentine’s Day crash in Pathum Thani

[snoop1130]

 

Valentine’s Day turned tragic for a couple in Pathum Thani when a drunken taxi driver struck them with full force, leading to their deaths. The incident occurred at 7.30am today, February 14.

 

Police Lieutenant Prachanan Korkhun, an investigative officer at the Khlong Luang police station, was alerted to a collision between a taxi and a motorcycle along a canal road in the Khlong Sam area.

 

At the scene, two fatalities were discovered: a 40 year old teacher named Pornnapha, and her husband, Thanat, a 41 year old engineer. The couple’s lifeless bodies were found near the footpath and the canal’s edge, respectively.

 

The motorcycle, a Honda PCX with the license plate 3กด3732 from Bangkok, was found in the canal, while the taxi, showing extensive front-end damage, bore the license plate 3มช6381 from Bangkok. The 45 year old taxi driver, identified as Nathon, sustained minor injuries and was detained by the police in an intoxicated state, reported KhaoSod.

 

By Nattapong Westwood

Caption: Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2024-02-14

 

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[hotchilli]

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The 45 year old taxi driver, identified as Nathon, sustained minor injuries and was detained by the police in an intoxicated state,

At least the couple went out together... not having to live without the other partner.

As for the scum taxi driver double manslaughter should do nicely... when will people learn DUI is just unacceptable now.

[Scouse123]

Absolutely appalling.

 

RIP is just not enough, so sad and on a so-called joyous day. 

 

How sad for the families.

 

The drunk driver wants hammering with double murder, because murder is knowing you are being reckless and knowing, and not caring that your actions would end in the deaths of others.

 

And this clown is driving a registered taxi

[1happykamper]

What sort of punishment does your normal.. Not rich... Thai get for such a crime? Ten years in prison? Or more? 

 

Thailand needs to change pronto... Enforce the road laws. Patrol the roads. Harsh fines for speeding etc and jail for more serious stuff. It's not rocket science 

 

But first... Teach the fkrs how to drive. 

[spidermike007]

Let us hope Nathon gets locked up for 40 years or so, where it is likely he will make alot of "close friends" in prison. He deserves that. 

[Bangkok Barry]

And, of course, the taxi driver blamed the people he killed. We'd expect nothing else in a country where anything is always someone else's fault. Unfortunately for him, An eyewitness reported that the taxi was speeding and lost control before crashing into the victims’ motorcycle, which was travelling in its proper lane.

[Bruce Aussie Chiang Mai]

2 hours ago, hotchilli said:

At least the couple went out together... not having to live without the other partner.

As for the scum taxi driver double manslaughter should do nicely... when will people learn DUI is just unacceptable now.

Murder charges. He a taxi driver. I had taxi business in Australia. ,0% for alcohol and drugs, while driving a taxi. Used get breathe tested weekly. Taxis always stopped at RBT sites. Instant loss of Taxi license in South Australia.  Wake up Thailand.

[brianthainess]

Should be Zero% of alcohol, for anybody transporting the Public, or transporting goods.

And he "Overtook on the left at high speed"    no he Undertook !

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[Dave0206]

According to the unfortunate couples occupations it would seem hard working people. If any children left behind this is a massive hole to fill very tragic 😥 for a completely avoidable situation. 

Also if the taxi driver has a family he is probably the bread winner so one more family <deleted>

[orang37]

This should be be punished more severely, revoke to license and taxi permit! A danger to society

[still kicking]

We always used to say if you have a few drinks take a taxi