Drunk Motorcyclist Caught Riding Wrong Way on Tollway, Sentenced to Four Months’ Detention

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture courtesy of Matichon.

 

Bangkok police arrested a 52-year-old man for riding his motorcycle against traffic on the Don Mueang Tollway while intoxicated. The suspect, identified only as Mr. Boonthan, was sentenced to four months’ detention by the Dusit District Court, which also ordered the confiscation of his motorcycle.

 

At approximately 18:00 on 18 March, officers from the Vibhavadi Traffic Control Centre, acting under the orders of senior Bangkok Metropolitan Police officials, apprehended Mr. Boonthan for “reckless driving endangering public safety” and “driving under the influence of alcohol or intoxicants.”

 

Authorities reported that Mr. Boonthan had been riding his white and red Honda Wave motorcycle in the wrong direction along the elevated tollway, starting from the Din Daeng off-ramp and continuing past the Suthisan, Lat Phrao, and Ratchadaphisek exits. He was seen riding along the rightmost lane, which is designated for high-speed traffic.

 

Traffic police, who were managing congestion during rush hour, were alerted to the incident by radio dispatch. They pursued Mr. Boonthan as he exited the tollway, rode against traffic along Vibhavadi Rangsit Road, and attempted to re-enter the main lanes near a Nissan dealership. He was eventually intercepted at the inbound Suthisan intersection flyover.

 

Upon being stopped, police found no illegal items on his person, but he exhibited signs of intoxication. A breathalyser test confirmed a blood alcohol level well above the legal limit.

 

Security camera footage later confirmed that Mr. Boonthan had recklessly ridden his motorcycle against oncoming traffic during peak hours, posing a significant risk to other road users. He admitted to consuming alcohol after completing errands before attempting to return home to Pathum Thani.

 

Following his arrest, he was charged and presented before the Dusit District Court on 20 March. The court sentenced him to four months’ detention and ordered the confiscation of his motorcycle.

 

-- 2025-03-21

 

 

[watchcat]

4 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

Security camera footage later confirmed that Mr. Boonthan had recklessly ridden his motorcycle against oncoming traffic during peak hours, posing a significant risk to other road users. He admitted to consuming alcohol after completing errands before attempting to return home to Pathum Thani.

 

Unfortunately no car hit him.

[ikke1959]

Why is every offence of law followed by jailterm?? No other ways to punish this man?? 

[Gsxrnz]

He thought he was driving in the left slow lane and wondering why the hell every other MF on the road was driving in the wrong direction. Don't ask me how I know. 

[fredwiggy]

22 minutes ago, ikke1959 said:

Why is every offence of law followed by jailterm?? No other ways to punish this man?? 

Most offenses of the law here aren't punished at all, and only some by a small fine. The amount of traffic deaths daily shows this, meaning the lack of enforcement. This is what should have happened if he was a repeat offender, which the story doesn't show but the police might have known. If it was a first offense, overnight in jail followed by a fine would be in order, along with a class on drunk driving, which they might not have here like in the states. . Confiscation of his motorbike would follow repeated offenses also. Driving against traffic is a dangerous thing to do, but riding 5 on a scooter, all without helmets, is also dangerous, yet happens daily all over the country.

[Jim Blue]

He was looking for his next accident .....

[KireB]

1 hour ago, watchcat said:

 

Unfortunately no car hit him.

Do you realise the amount of trouble you are in when you hit a drunk on a bike.

[JoePai]

1 hour ago, ikke1959 said:

Why is every offence of law followed by jailterm?? No other ways to punish this man?? 

Yes, by hanging, but they were lienient this time  😎