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A van driver under the influence of alcohol lost control of his vehicle, crashing into a vegetable cart and several parked vehicles, leaving two people injured. The crash occurred at 01.40, on December 15, on Pattaya Beach Road near Soi 13/3, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi.

 

Police Lieutenant Kittipong Thaelangkan, Deputy Inspector at Pattaya City Police Station, was notified of the incident and coordinated with rescue volunteers from Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation to investigate the scene.

 

At the site, a motorcycle sidecar used for selling fresh vegetables was found damaged, with goods scattered across the road. Three additional motorcycles parked nearby were also knocked over and damaged. Two people sustained injuries: Ms. Karnrat Krajangpho, 38, a vegetable vendor, suffered a hip injury and abrasions, while another Thai man sustained minor scrapes. Rescue workers provided first aid before transporting them to a nearby hospital.

 

The vehicle responsible for the accident, a gray Toyota van (license plate from Sisaket), had also collided with the rear of another gray Toyota van (license plate from Bangkok). Witnesses reported that the van was speeding when it struck the vegetable cart. The driver then attempted to flee, losing control and hitting parked motorcycles and another van.

 

A group of bystanders managed to detain the driver, a Thai man approximately 30 years old, who appeared heavily intoxicated and was uncooperative, refusing to provide identification or answer questions. Police transported him for a blood alcohol test, which revealed a level far exceeding the legal limit.

 

Police Lieutenant Kittipong stated that the driver will face legal action for reckless driving, causing injury, and driving under the influence of alcohol. Investigations are ongoing to ensure all damages and injuries are accounted for.

 

-- 2024-12-15

 

 

 

Drink-driving is still culturally acceptable in Thailand.

46 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

The driver then attempted to flee, losing control and hitting parked motorcycles and another van.

 

Dumb and dumber....

21 hours ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

Drink-driving is still culturally acceptable in Thailand.

As is speeding and red-light running thanks to RTP indifference.

10 minutes ago, mikebell said:

As is speeding and red-light running thanks to RTP indifference.

I have seen a lot of 3 up, no helmets on Hwy 36 and Sukhumvit of late, more than I used to see. Mostly kids and a tragedy waiting to happen. Also a lot of motorcycles use the Sukhumvit underpass..... all due to no concern over policing. 

23 hours ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

Drink-driving is still culturally acceptable in Thailand.

 

Indeed!