BMW Driver in Fatal Crash Misses Mediation Appointment Again

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture from responders.

 

A woman driving a BMW car, who caused a crash that killed a mother and her two children in Chumphon province, failed to attend a second scheduled mediation session with prosecutors and the victims’ family.

 

The incident occurred on November 27, when Jirantanin Tangkhao, 30, was driving at high speed and rear-ended a motorcycle, resulting in the deaths of the mother and her two children near a bridge in Tak Daet subdistrict, Muang district, Chumphon. Police charged her with multiple offenses, and she was released on bail pending further investigation. The case is being prepared for submission to the Chumphon Provincial Court.

 

Initially, both parties were summoned to mediate at Muang Chumphon Police Station, but the driver failed to appear, citing illness. A new session was scheduled for December 9, at the Chumphon Office of Rights Protection and Legal Aid. However, she failed to show up again.

 

At 13:30 on December 9, the prosecutor handling the case, Nattapong Boonthongkong, along with Deputy Superintendent Panin Choti and the victims’ family, including Prakrit Rattanapha, the husband and father of the deceased, waited at the mediation session. Despite extended delays, neither Jirantanin nor her representatives attended.

 

Prakrit later reported that the prosecutor had explained the legal process for both criminal and civil cases. He also submitted a formal request for the prosecutor to issue another written invitation to Jirantanin, proposing December 25, 2024, at 13:00 as the next mediation date. The prosecutor assured that the letter would be sent by Thursday. “If she doesn’t attend again, it will only harm her case,” Prakrit said.

 

Regarding the criminal case, Prakrit noted that prosecutors and police assured him the case would proceed promptly, with an expected court filing within three months. For the civil case, progress depends on the defendant’s cooperation. Prakrit stated that if the defendant continues to delay, legal measures would be pursued to prevent further prolongation.

 

Nattapong added that the mediation process is separate from the criminal proceedings, which continue as police gather evidence. He emphasised that if the defendant fails to attend further mediation, the victims can still pursue compensation through legal means.

 

“If she does not attend again, it doesn’t mean she will avoid responsibility. The case will move forward, and the criminal trial will include opportunities for mediation in court,” Nattapong explained.

 

The case remains under investigation, with prosecutors and authorities aiming to ensure justice for the victims’ family.

 

Original story here: 

 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1344783-crash-kills-mother-and-two-children-in-chumphon-driver-flees/

 

-- 2024-12-10

 

 

 

[ChrisY1]

It sounds as though this case will never long and drawn out....the driver will have connections...while the distraught father and husband do not. 

Is this a civil or criminal case?

[NanLaew]

There's absolutely no need for this long drawn out "missed mediation" nonsense. The police have apparently already charged the car driver with several offences. The only reason they aren't issuing any arrest warrants is the police, and by talking to the victim's family about a civil case option, the prosecutor's office are both holding out for the bigger payday that death or injury on Thai highways still appears to mandate.

 

Still holding out for a Christmas Day mediation? It is alresdy way past time to take this upstairs to social media and get K. Guntouch on the job.

 

https://www.facebook.com/Guntouch2

[Andre0720]

Well, the culture here includes doing anything that might make someone avoid taking responsibility.

And regardless of how many signs of politeness are uttered, this does not make for a polite society.

"In various situations, polite individuals actively listen, show empathy, and demonstrate proper etiquette.".

[BritManToo]

The public prosecutor handling my 'hit and run' says they have nothing to do with compensation, and I must hire a civil lawyer if I want any.

 

So odd that this case says the opposite.

[oxo1947]

33 minutes ago, ChrisY1 said:

Is this a civil or criminal case?

It is the Thai way of doing things----- if you can get both parties to meet --and if they talk and agree on a solution, then there may not be a need for a court case--in Theory, its quite good 

[yang123]

Overseas holiday imminent for the driver?

💢

[NanLaew]

18 minutes ago, yang123 said:

Overseas holiday imminent for the driver?

💢

Probably already gone.