Motorcyclist Pursues Attempted Murder Charge Against Reckless Driver

[webfact]

Picture courtesy of Thai Rath

 

A motorcyclist involved in a collision with a red car on Ratchaphruek Road has engaged a popular online page to assist in pursuing legal action. The cyclist claims the incident, which occurred on Friday morning, may amount to attempted murder.

 

The biker, Mr. Jintakarn, 49, reported that while travelling outbound on Ratchaphruek Road, he was sideswiped by the red car after hearing a horn honk from behind. Although he managed to stay upright, he was alarmed by the driver’s lack of deceleration and apparent disregard for safety.

 

Following the incident, both parties stopped to inspect the damage. The car sustained a broken side mirror, whereas the motorbike had minor scratches. The car driver allegedly argued he was driving in the correct lane and had signalled with his horn.

 

Mr. Jintakarn initially intended to let insurance handle the issue but was disturbed upon seeing dashcam footage showing the car’s reckless speed. He now believes the driver didn't consider the potential consequences and has decided to seek justice through legal channels.

Ekapob Luangprasert, founder of the page "Saimai Must Survive," noted that the car’s driver has a history of similar reckless incidents. The page plans to assist Mr. Jintakarn in filing a police report in Bang Si Mueang to address the potential charges of attempted murder due to the driver's negligent actions.

 

Further complicating matters, the car driver allegedly posted photos of a firearm online, prompting additional investigation into whether the weapon is real and legally owned. The Ministry of Interior has recently imposed stricter regulations on firearm possession, adding concern to the situation.

 

Authorities will investigate these claims, ensuring any illegal activities are addressed and setting a legal precedent to deter future reckless behaviours on the road, reported Thai Rath.

 

-- 2025-03-03

 

 

[lordgrinz]

I think I saw this on the news, where they showed many other videos of his driving, where many people keep cutting him off over solid lines and he loses his frustration. But this incident was his making, as he was weaving in-and-out of traffic and intentionally caused this crash. This is on him, he should feel lucky the motorcyclist wasn't seriously hurt or killed.

[Mr Meeseeks]

The car driver is a psychopath and needs to be locked up as he is a threat to the safety of others. 

 

Long threads on X about this guy, he has history for this kind of behaviour.

 

To double down and post photos of a firearm shows he is not of sound mind. 

 

So many nutters on Thai roads, a large percentage of whom should not be allowed to drive. 

[Purdey]

If the photo is accurate, the motorcyclist was riding in the overtaking lane. But there was no one to overtake. 

There may be more to it. 

[Liverpool Lou]

3 hours ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

So many nutters on Thai roads, a large percentage of whom should not be allowed to drive. 

...and some of them are Thai.

[blaze master]

14 hours ago, webfact said:

he was alarmed by the driver’s lack of deceleration and apparent disregard for safety.

 

Why ? Is he new to thailand or something. 

[NoshowJones]

15 hours ago, Purdey said:

If the photo is accurate, the motorcyclist was riding in the overtaking lane. But there was no one to overtake. 

There may be more to it. 

There may have been a U turn or right turn ahead, if so the motor cyclist needs to get out to the outer lane in plenty of time, otherwise he has little or no chance of making his U turn or right turn, especially if the road is busy.

[lordgrinz]

22 minutes ago, NoshowJones said:

There may have been a U turn or right turn ahead, if so the motor cyclist needs to get out to the outer lane in plenty of time, otherwise he has little or no chance of making his U turn or right turn, especially if the road is busy.

 

Makes no difference, the red truck was weaving in/out of traffic at highspeed just before he hit this guy (using all three lanes), I saw the video, he was extremely reckless and it appeared to be a deliberate move to hit him.