Pickup Truck Ploughs Through Songkran Revellers, Injuring Nearly 20, Driver Beaten by Mob

[Gottfrid]

19 minutes ago, Aussie999 said:

BS, your comments indicate to either don't live in Thailand or live a very isolated world, perhaps a padded cell.

Living in Thailand for more than 26 years, been everywhere. Never been in any cell actually. How about you?

[Aussie999]

15 minutes ago, Briggsy said:

Read the thread. He was completely off his face.

He had not yet been tested, he could just as easily hada medical incident...not intoxicated until properly tested.

[Aussie999]

15 minutes ago, Briggsy said:

Wrong again, buddy.

Do read your own comment.... Buddy

[Gottfrid]

31 minutes ago, Reddavy said:

BS Thais don’t care this year in Pattaya they are still at it past midnight. No respect to anybody. 

As I posted in other comments after this one. If you choose to walk in areas for water play, then you don´t stand a chance. So, in reality, if you don´t like it or can accept it, why in the world be som stupid that you walk in the middle of it?

[Aussie999]

1 minute ago, Gottfrid said:

Living in Thailand for more than 26 years, been everywhere. Never been in any cell actually. How about you?

Then why are your comments so rediculously naive... Unless you have mental issues

[NoshowJones]

On 4/15/2025 at 7:32 AM, baansgr said:

Exactly.. 

 

On 4/15/2025 at 7:32 AM, baansgr said:

Exactly.. 

I hope we get to find out what the result of the investigation is.

[MarkyM3]

15 hours ago, roo860 said:

Now I realise how unbalanced you actually are, spending far too much time on this forum, give it a rest 😴 

First time I've seen Gottfrid mentioning WW2...definitely scraping the barrel and explains his persistent anti-British ire 😂

 

Maybe he can remind us of what he said a while back about the child victim of sexual abuse, badly misjudged that one and now denies he ever said it...

 

Absolute 🤡 

[NoshowJones]

17 hours ago, Briggsy said:

There you go, as I said, drunk as a skunk and old enough to know much better.

He was driving drunk and then bailed?? Really?? After injuring all these people?? That is just plain ridiculous.  Though not really surprising in this Banana Republic of Thailand.

[Gottfrid]

13 minutes ago, Aussie999 said:

Then why are your comments so rediculously naive... Unless you have mental issues

And why you not focus on the topic instead of accusing people for having mental issues? You have no clue about that. That makes you rather ridiculous, right?

[Kinok Farang]

16 minutes ago, Gottfrid said:

Living in Thailand for more than 26 years, been everywhere. Never been in any cell actually. How about you?

So you haven't been everywhere?Make your mind up.

[Jing Joe]

22 hours ago, madone said:

What a load of utter twaddle 

 

22 hours ago, madone said:

What a load of utter twaddle  (re someone's claim Songkran being a drunken event)

Yes he was drunk.

Yes he had been participating

Yes >   "Probation Department Reports 1,472 Drink-Driving Cases in First Three Days of Songkran"

Stay away from Songkran, especially on motor bikes.

[NoshowJones]

18 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

UPDATE
Drunk Driver Who Ploughed into Songkran Revellers Granted Bail

 

Picture courtesy of Matichon.

 

A 44-year-old man who drove his pickup truck into a crowd celebrating Songkran, Thailand’s New Year water festival, has been granted bail, police confirmed on 15 April. The incident, which occurred in the Klong Udom village area of Thung Praya subdistrict, Sanam Chai Khet district, left multiple people injured, including one in serious condition.

 

The driver, identified as Mr. Suraphon from Khao Mai Kaew in Kabin Buri district, Prachinburi province, was reportedly intoxicated at the time. Police said he was arrested at the scene by officers from Wangkhu Police Station and was later charged with two offences: driving under the influence and reckless driving causing serious injury.

 

According to Pol. Col. Kriengkrai Boonsorn, Provincial Police Chief of Chachoengsao, the suspect had no prior criminal record. Pol. Col. Phuwadon Phisutthinaraset, Superintendent of Wangkhu Police Station, added that Mr. Suraphon applied for bail using a surety based on his position as a subdistrict headman, with an asset value of 200,000 baht or a cash bond of 100,000 baht. The court approved the bail request, citing the defendant’s legal right to apply.

 

Witnesses reported the driver appeared confused and ignored calls from local residents to exit his vehicle following the crash. The incident, which took place on a narrow six-metre-wide village road, occurred amid heavy rain and poor driving conditions. The road was filled with people enjoying Songkran festivities at the time.

 

The suspect, who has worked at a Japanese-owned factory in the 304 Industrial Estate for 18 years, is said to have only minor injuries. Breathalyser results showed an alcohol level well above the legal limit.

 

The vehicle sustained minor damage to the front bonnet, consistent with striking pedestrians. Investigations revealed that Mr. Suraphon had earlier been participating in the water celebrations before attempting to drive home.

 

As of the afternoon of 15 April, all but one of the injured individuals had been discharged from hospital. One person remains under medical care at Sanam Chai Khet Hospital. Doctors are continuing to monitor the patient’s condition to determine the severity of the injuries.

 

Local authorities continue to investigate the incident. The case has drawn widespread attention as communities across Thailand seek to balance festive traditions with public safety.

 

-- 2025-04-15

 

Who is going to pay the hospital costs of all these injured people? The drunken scumbag who caused it? Why do I doubt that in this country?

[Captain Flack]

Off topic troll post removed @Kinok Farang

[black tabby12345]

1 hour ago, ronster said:

Good job 👍 😀

 

The only regret, they didn't finish off that thing; Would Be Mass Murderer.

 

[NoshowJones]

1 hour ago, actonion said:

Could have been a heart attack, ++.......... these no brainers should be arrested

This is actually a good post, though the police have now confirmed he was well over the limit. If it had been a heart attack would the crowd not have noticed him just lying in his seat.

[Toby1947]

On 4/15/2025 at 12:57 AM, Gottfrid said:

Yeah, that is dangerous. However, after my experience of more than 26 years in Thailand, You just have to wave with your hand and almost all people respect and do not throw water on you.

Rubbish 

[Jonathan Swift]

On 4/15/2025 at 6:57 AM, Gottfrid said:

Yeah, that is dangerous. However, after my experience of more than 26 years in Thailand, You just have to wave with your hand and almost all people respect and do not throw water on you.

Thai people yes, but drunken brits have no respect at all and will gang up and hose anyone down whether they like it or not. 

[stix40]

Stray at home most of April !

Peaceful calm 

Nice cold glasses of gin and tonic and listen to classic FM bliss 😁 

 

Sounds like driver got karma ! 

 

[Ralf001]

1 hour ago, Aussie999 said:

Do what sensible people do, wear safety goggles and a poncho...  or stay home.., and stop whinging

Sensible people drive their cars instead of ride their bikes during songkran.

 

In saying that I have had a fantastic ride out each morning so far on this holiday, But we go out early...Leave home at day break and back by 8.30am. 

[Ralf001]

5 minutes ago, stix40 said:

Stray at home most of April !

 

 

 

Its 1 week, why stay home most of April ?

[Gottfrid]

1 hour ago, Kinok Farang said:

So you haven't been everywhere?Make your mind up.

Stupid reply! If you got nothing better to do, get a hobby.

[Briggsy]

1 hour ago, Aussie999 said:

He had not yet been tested, he could just as easily hada medical incident...not intoxicated until properly tested.

You clearly have not read the thread.

[Magictoad]

On 4/15/2025 at 6:57 AM, Gottfrid said:

Yeah, that is dangerous. However, after my experience of more than 26 years in Thailand, You just have to wave with your hand and almost all people respect and do not throw water on you.

That's not true in Bangkok & Pattaya  and most other places I've seen Songkran. My solution was to leave the country  China, The Philippines,  South Vietnam , North Vietnam etc.

[Kinok Farang]

46 minutes ago, Gottfrid said:

Stupid reply! If you got nothing better to do, get a hobby.

You mean something like yours?Spending each and every waking minute posting drivel on here perhaps.

[Gottfrid]

25 minutes ago, Kinok Farang said:

You mean something like yours?Spending each and every waking minute posting drivel on here perhaps.

Not really. I work 8h every day, have wife and 2 kids to take care of. Why assuming so much <deleted> without facts?

[Gottfrid]

30 minutes ago, Magictoad said:

That's not true in Bangkok & Pattaya  and most other places I've seen Songkran. My solution was to leave the country  China, The Philippines,  South Vietnam , North Vietnam etc.

Yes, it is true. Just you and soo many entitled foreigners in this country with no respect and very thin skin.

[Gottfrid]

On 4/15/2025 at 9:29 AM, roo860 said:

How do you show them Rambo?😏

I forgot to mention one thing here. @roo860 why do you think violence is the answer? Does that have to do with a lot of information in the news combined with your nationality?

[Kinok Farang]

4 minutes ago, Gottfrid said:

Not really. I work 8h every day, have wife and 2 kids to take care of. Why assuming so much <deleted> without facts?

I wish i had a job like yours.Does your boss know you spend all day on Aseanow?

[Reddavy]

3 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

As I posted in other comments after this one. If you choose to walk in areas for water play, then you don´t stand a chance. So, in reality, if you don´t like it or can accept it, why in the world be som stupid that you walk in the middle of it?

It’s supposed to stop at 20-00 🔔🔚

[thecyclist]

On 4/15/2025 at 7:34 AM, thaibeachlovers said:

Not in Pattaya.

Not anywhere in Thailand.