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BANGKOK - Surasit Silapngam, Manager of the Don’t Drive Drunk Foundation, urged national police chief Pol. Gen. Kittirat Phanphat to initiate an investigation into the actions of Pol. Col. Narenthraeng Kluengsanook, chief of Khannayao Police Station.

 

The call follows an incident where Narenthraeng declined to administer an alcohol test on Sirisak Nantasena, better known as singer Tik Shiro, after a crash that left two people dead and one injured. The accident took place in the Khannayao Police Station jurisdiction.

 

Silapngam stated that he had formally requested the establishment of an investigative committee to review the police chief's decision, which he claims violated the National Police Office’s regulations on alcohol testing. These regulations, effective since October 7, 2022, mandate blood alcohol testing in accident cases involving fatalities or injuries.

The foundation’s manager stressed the importance of adherence to these rules, warning that such negligence could set a dangerous precedent nationwide. He explained that any delay or failure to conduct alcohol tests could allow offenders to evade charges, as alcohol levels naturally decline over time.

 

Silapngam dismissed common excuses like chest pain, which are often cited to avoid testing, as legally unfounded. He noted that even unconscious drivers could have their blood drawn for testing by hospital staff upon police request, without violating their rights.

 

Silapngam also clarified that his request for an investigation is not motivated by personal animosity toward Narenthraeng. Instead, he hopes this case serves as a warning to police officers across the country.

 

In fatal or injurious crashes, he said, alcohol testing must be conducted without exception. He further emphasized that suspects who refuse to cooperate with testing procedures should face charges under existing laws, which include up to two years in prison or fines ranging from 5,000 to 20,000 baht.

 

Picture courtesy: Siam Rath

 

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-- 2024-10-12

 

 

[smedly]

no surprise, if police break drunk driving laws they are unlikely to enforce them

[sumongkhwai]

Wai, wai, wai can't I go home, i pray Buddha and have $50,000 baht.

 

And BTW, if that's the real photos, nice do for a cop, IMO.

[Theforgotten1]

And drug tests while they are testing for alcohol 

[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

The call follows an incident where Narenthraeng declined to administer an alcohol test on Sirisak Nantasena, better known as singer Tik Shiro, after a crash that left two people dead and one injured. The accident took place in the Khannayao Police Station jurisdiction.

Sounds iffy?

[kuzmabruk]

1 hour ago, sumongkhwai said:

Wai, wai, wai can't I go home, i pray Buddha and have $50,000 baht.

 

And BTW, if that's the real photos, nice do for a cop, IMO.

That is the singer who may been drunk and killed some people. The police in question did what people worldwide do, “oh my god you’re famous please give me your autograph and I will clean up your mess”.  Idolizers

[ronster]

If people refuse a breath test then they should either be dragged off to hospital immediately for a blood test or a medic should be sent to the location to draw a blood sample. 

[Andycoops]

Another fine example of dereliction of duty as it's mandatory to test in such a case.

 

Keystone cop yet again and not a mention of remorse or sympathy for the victims.

[Andycoops]

1 minute ago, ronster said:

If people refuse a breath test then they should either be dragged off to hospital immediately for a blood test or a medic should be sent to the location to draw a blood sample. 

That's the law here.

 

The problem is law enforcement is a law unto themselves.

Edited 5 hours ago by Andycoops

[thailand49]

These organization mean well but instead of requesting need to get tough on police, judges and demand!

[Tropicalevo]

1 hour ago, Theforgotten1 said:

And drug tests while they are testing for alcohol 

Including cannabis.

[MikeandDow]

41 minutes ago, thailand49 said:

These organization mean well but instead of requesting need to get tough on police, judges and demand!

agree but its the  ombudsman job to do that

This is blatant coruption

Edited 4 hours ago by MikeandDow

[Tropicalevo]

Here on the islands, I see many Thais driving bikes at night, with no rear light.

I was told that they often take the bulb out so that they cannot be followed at night.

I have no idea if that is the case here, but a stopped bike at night, on a dark road where one would not expect to see a bike stopped, would be difficult to see. Especially if there was no rear light.

Also where the driver was wearing tinted glasses.

Sad accident either way.

[bristolgeoff]

Now media attention is on this case,bit late for drunk test,maybe a fine now  something to the  family members or he will go to be a  monk for awhile all is then forgiven.Just don,t mention the red bull heir  did the same escaped and the rest is history.

[Elkski]

Same same.   

[thailand49]

2 hours ago, MikeandDow said:

agree but its the  ombudsman job to do that

This is blatant coruption

True but these groups need to get these so call Ombudsman whoever off their butts but as you noted blatant corruption that includes the ombudsman who are too afraid also to push for the change.

 

In the States years past it was the same except those in charge didn't take it seriously, but the organization MADD, mothers who lost family member or friends started to push back at the police, prosecutors and judges. That is where it has to start from the victims families.

[MikeandDow]

2 minutes ago, thailand49 said:

True but these groups need to get these so call Ombudsman whoever off their butts but as you noted blatant corruption that includes the ombudsman who are too afraid also to push for the change.

 

In the States years past it was the same except those in charge didn't take it seriously, but the organization MADD, mothers who lost family member or friends started to push back at the police, prosecutors and judges. That is where it has to start from the victims families.

I am afraid you  can not compare a western culture to here,  for one, once the grieving is over, the victims families just want money !! they don't care who is in charge they know they will not get money from the police !! the only way to get anything done is by shaming or loss of face

[Purdey]

Here's an interesting factoid. Why is the foundation called the Don't Drive Drunk Foundation and not the Don't Drink and Drive Foundation? 

I asked someone at a famous alcoholic drinks company that sponsored the foundation and was told they didn't want to stop people drinking and driving, just not drunk.

Makes you wonder.

[phetphet]

3 hours ago, Tropicalevo said:

Here on the islands, I see many Thais driving bikes at night, with no rear light.

I was told that they often take the bulb out so that they cannot be followed at night.

I have no idea if that is the case here, but a stopped bike at night, on a dark road where one would not expect to see a bike stopped, would be difficult to see. Especially if there was no rear light.

Also where the driver was wearing tinted glasses.

Sad accident either way.

Not forgetting the dark tint that many add to their car windscreens.