Mother demands justice after son’s death in hit-and-run allegedly involving German driver

[webfact]

In a heartfelt plea for justice, Mrs. Aomruthai Krajanswang, a 42-year-old resident of Ban Kurt in Prachuap Khiri Khan, has called attention to the death of her eldest son, Suphawis Krajanswang, 25, following a hit-and-run accident on March 8, 2024.

 

The alleged perpetrator, identified only as a German national, is accused of showing no remorse for the incident, prompting concerns about accountability and justice.

 

Suphawis, described by his mother as the “major pillar” of their family, was fatally struck by a Ford car while spending time near the beach at Ban Kurt after a volleyball practice session.

 

His untimely death has left a void in the lives of his parents, who are both vendors at the local market. Known for his hard work, savings discipline, and friendly demeanor among customers, Suphawis’s loss is deeply felt within the local community.

 

By Online Reporter

Image: ฤทัย กระจ่างวงศ์ [Screen grab from a live stream]

 

Source: HUA HIN TODAY 2024-03-14

 

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[flyingtlger]

Hit and run with no remorse?

Find the German, throw him in jail and let him rot.....

[300sd]

1 hour ago, flyingtlger said:

Hit and run with no remorse?

Find the German, throw him in jail and let him rot.....

A little quick with your kangaroo court!

[Mitkof Island]

Another drunk German normal more than a few in Thailand. I bet I can guess what town he lives in here.

[Gottfrid]

As it has been looking lately, this is most likely just another nutcase foreigner that feels like the big boss in Thailand. However, the news information does not say much. Do they have any proof he actually is the right person? If so, they would have arrested him, I guess. That remains to be seen.

If he is the perp and the police see it as he is at fault, then of course the family should have justice. What I am thinking about, is what kind of justice they are looking for? Is that to see the German get a sentence and sent to prison? Or is it just that they are looking for economic compensation, like a great payday? If the latter, my recommendation is that they seek to settle it in a civil case.

[hotchilli]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

Suphawis, described by his mother as the “major pillar” of their family, was fatally struck by a Ford car while spending time near the beach at Ban Kurt after a volleyball practice session.

 

His untimely death has left a void in the lives of his parents, who are both vendors at the local market. Known for his hard work, savings discipline, and friendly demeanor among customers, Suphawis’s loss is deeply felt within the local community.

A German driver and a mother looking for a pay-day

[JackGats]

Does this mean that if the driver had been Thai, the mother wouuld not even try to demand justice? 

[brianthainess]

5 hours ago, Mitkof Island said:

Another drunk German normal more than a few in Thailand. I bet I can guess what town he lives in here.

Hua Hin I'd say.

[mrmicbkktxl]

I guess name of city is Ban Krut not Ban Kurt

[motdaeng]

from the article it is not clear to me, do they have hard evidence against the german or is he for the time being only a suspect ...

 

did they check the car, should not to be too difficult ...

[Almer]

5 hours ago, Mitkof Island said:

Another drunk German normal more than a few in Thailand. I bet I can guess what town he lives in here.

Where did you read that he was drunk? 

[Almer]

2 hours ago, hotchilli said:

A German driver and a mother looking for a pay-day

No pay out from me, that is what insurance company are for. 

[Sydebolle]

It is called police and Thai law. Losing a child is the most terrible thing which can happen to any person but let the authorities execute. It does not take the media to accuse anybody or anything as well as it does not take the media to glorify a person they never met. 

To the parents, I share your grief over this most terrible loss in your life and hope that over time you will be able to cope with the untimely loss of your loved son. 

And to all the others, stay factual, correct and less xenophobic - thank you! 

[jvs]

13 minutes ago, Almer said:

No pay out from me, that is what insurance company are for. 

I think you have that al wrong.

[richard_smith237]

Not defending the German if he is guilty.. then throw the book at him of course...

 

But.. why is this one of the first times I've read of these potential charges... 

 

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Despite testing within legal limits for alcohol at the time of questioning, the suspect faces charges of reckless driving causing death and failing to render aid. The police are awaiting further tests to determine blood alcohol content levels.

 

 

'Failing to render aid' is a charge ?...  So it is illegal to escape the scene of an incident  ???

 

Or is this only a charge levied at non-Thai's when they 'hit and run' ???

 

 

Note any hit and run is a despicable act and needs to be punished significantly, regardless of position and nationality. 

[PETERTHEEATER]

1 hour ago, mrmicbkktxl said:

I guess name of city is Ban Krut not Ban Kurt

But the latter is so much more 'German'

[Srikcir]

1 hour ago, richard_smith237 said:

Not defending the German if he is guilty.. then throw the book at him of course...

 

But.. why is this one of the first times I've read of these potential charges... 

 

 

 

'Failing to render aid' is a charge ?...  So it is illegal to escape the scene of an incident  ???

 

Or is this only a charge levied at non-Thai's when they 'hit and run' ???

 

 

Note any hit and run is a despicable act and needs to be punished significantly, regardless of position and nationality. 

Note: "Efforts to confront the suspect began immediately following the accident, although initial attempts to make contact were hampered by the late hour and the suspect’s secured premises. Officers then questioned a 60-year-old German man the following morning, who has since denied involvement in the crash." Hua Hin link

Seems it's not until the next day for car inspection and drug/ alcohol test. Police probably had to get a search warrant to enter the house? 

[richard_smith237]

1 hour ago, PETERTHEEATER said:

2 hours ago, mrmicbkktxl said:

I guess name of city is Ban Krut not Ban Kurt

But the latter is so much more 'German'

 

Wouldn't  Baan Kraut be more German ???

[AustinRacing]

If it’s a hit and run one can assume the driver is at large. Question: how did they know he was German?

[Liverpool Lou]

9 hours ago, flyingtlger said:

Hit and run with no remorse?

Find the German, throw him in jail and let him rot.....

They found him but cannot throw him in jail until he's been convicted and showing remorse (for something that he claimed he did not do) is not a requirement.  Neither is showing remorse even if he did do it.

[Liverpool Lou]

8 hours ago, Mitkof Island said:

Another drunk German normal more than a few in Thailand. I bet I can guess what town he lives in here.

He wasn't drunk when he was tested for something in which he denied involvement. 

[Liverpool Lou]

16 minutes ago, AustinRacing said:

If it’s a hit and run one can assume the driver is at large. Question: how did they know he was German?

"..one can assume the driver is at large".

or one could just read the OP.

[Korat Kiwi]

Where the heck is the proof that it was a German that hit this kid? 

 

Surely cctv or something to even suggest that. 

 

Which would/could lead to finding damage on the vehicle that hit him. 

 

Basic stuff really.. 

 

[richard_smith237]

2 minutes ago, Korat Kiwi said:

Where the heck is the proof that it was a German that hit this kid? 

 

Surely cctv or something to even suggest that. 

 

Which would/could lead to finding damage on the vehicle that hit him. 

 

Basic stuff really.. 

 

 

Agreed...   Surely the investigation has already determined that the tragic incident involved the Germans car, otherwise why would they have tried to test him etc.

 

 

 

[JackGats]

"Hit-and-run"??? He didn't run far apparently.