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A retired high-ranking Thai police officer was apprehended following a hit-and-run incident involving a motorcycle. He disputes accusations of drink driving, stating that he fled the scene to avoid causing a traffic jam but vows to take full responsibility.

 

On 29th April at 9 PM, police investigators reported an incident where the retired officer, aged 65, collided with a motorcyclist on Rama 4 Road, near Kluaynamthai Hospital in Bangkok.

 

The accident occurred on 27th April at around 11 PM. The vehicle involved, a bronze Mercedes E 240 bearing Bangkok plates, was intercepted by vigilant citizens at the Phra Khanong intersection.

 

 

 

The former officer, once a leading figure in the infamous "Boss Yoovidhya" case, reportedly drove off after the crash, leading to the public's intervention and his subsequent detention for legal proceedings.

 

The injured motorcyclist is currently receiving medical care, and the retired officer has dispatched an aide to manage the victim's needs.

 

Despite denying intoxication, he explained that he chose not to stop at the accident site to prevent severe traffic disruption and intended to find a proper spot to park instead.

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Thai Rath 2025-04-30

 

 

Yes retired with the boss's money don't youknow who i am

1 hour ago, webfact said:

Despite denying intoxication, he explained that he chose not to stop at the accident site to prevent severe traffic disruption and intended to find a proper spot to park instead.

 

 

Together with the cheque is in the post .................LOL 😂🤣😎 

1 hour ago, webfact said:

stating that he fled the scene to avoid causing a traffic jam but vows to take full responsibility.

 

What an idiot, a five year old woldn't believe you hahaha.

Is there a police force in the world whose serving or former members are in the news almost daily for poor behavior?

 

If they're not shooting their colleagues over some perceived slight, then they are drunk driving and road raging.

2 hours ago, webfact said:

he chose not to stop at the accident site to prevent severe traffic disruption and intended to find a proper spot to park instead.

 

Was it his home where he stopped?

 

There are so many cases in Thailand of "fleeing the scene" and this should automatically be heavily punished.

" bronze Mercedes E 240 bearing Bangkok plates" 

Retired police seem to pull quite a nice pension - good on them 😉 

his excuse is an embarrassing statement that a five year old could do better. 

Reflects the standard of intelligence and lack of  honesty of the top brass in the RTP past and present. 

It amazes me how all these police officers both serving and retired  who are not well paid have very expensive cars and nice properties I suppose that’s why the adverts state “ Amazing Thailand “

3 hours ago, petedk said:

 

Was it his home where he stopped?

 

There are so many cases in Thailand of "fleeing the scene" and this should automatically be heavily punished.

Or a bar for another beer?

8 minutes ago, crazykopite said:

It amazes me how all these police officers both serving and retired  who are not well paid have very expensive cars and nice properties I suppose that’s why the adverts state “ Amazing Thailand “

Brown envelopes😄

4 hours ago, VR333 said:

Is there a police force in the world whose serving or former members are in the news almost daily for poor behavior?

 

If they're not shooting their colleagues over some perceived slight, then they are drunk driving and road raging.

 

Most of Africa, I should imagine...

5 hours ago, ozz1 said:

Yes retired with the boss's money don't youknow who i am

You have no idea whether that is the case.

The usual Thai BS and so surprising he just happens to be a retired policeman with a close association to the Red Bull hit & run incident!

His explanation is an indication of his level of intelligence, ethics & morality, maybe the pre schoolers would believe his story!

So dangerous the media does not dare to name him.

41 minutes ago, Sydebolle said:

" bronze Mercedes E 240 bearing Bangkok plates" 

Retired police seem to pull quite a nice pension - good on them 😉 

Don't need much of a pension to have a B250/350k Merc.

36 minutes ago, crazykopite said:

It amazes me how all these police officers both serving and retired  who are not well paid have very expensive cars and nice properties I suppose that’s why the adverts state “ Amazing Thailand “

So you think that it is amazing to be able to afford a, likely, B250k car?

9 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

You have no idea whether that is the case.

its a joke sour puss!

1 minute ago, paul1804 said:

11 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

You have no idea whether that is the case.

its a joke sour puss!

Jokes usually have an element of humour about them, I didn't see any, my deepest apologies.

5 hours ago, Geoffggi said:

 

Together with the cheque is in the post .................LOL 😂🤣😎 

 

But joe public is not allowed to take that leeway and is required to not move his / her vehicle so that the cops can gather evidence. 

10 minutes ago, scorecard said:

 

But joe public is not allowed to take that leeway and is required to not move his / her vehicle so that the cops can gather evidence. 

Is the "officer" in the OP being given that leeway without consequences?

6 hours ago, webfact said:

Despite denying intoxication, he explained that he chose not to stop at the accident site to prevent severe traffic disruption and intended to find a proper spot to park instead.

At home?

6 hours ago, webfact said:

Despite denying intoxication, he explained that he chose not to stop at the accident site to prevent severe traffic disruption and intended to find a proper spot to park instead.

Perhaps they accuse him because his proper spot to park was in his driveway at home hmm

4 hours ago, crazykopite said:

It amazes me how all these police officers both serving and retired  who are not well paid have very expensive cars and nice properties I suppose that’s why the adverts state “ Amazing Thailand “

 

The fact that ist does not mention his rank or name tells me he is not a high-ranking cop but one of the top cops that just retired.  Also most cops that retire do not have aides who retire or work for them after they retire.

 

Also notice there is very little about him.  

 

The media seems to be worried

 

Typical Thai hit-and-run then he gets stopped or caught and then he says oh yeah I was just looking for a place to pull over right by the way they have never found the Red Bull kidcome on TIT

10 hours ago, watchcat said:

 

What an idiot, a five year old woldn't believe you hahaha.

Except here where " friends die after lending you expensive watches" 

On 29th April at 9 PM, police investigators reported an incident where the retired officer, aged 65, collided with a motorcyclist on Rama 4 Road, near Kluaynamthai Hospital in Bangkok.

 

The accident occurred on 27th April at around 11 PM. The vehicle involved, a bronze Mercedes E 240 bearing Bangkok plates, was intercepted by vigilant citizens at the Phra Khanong intersection.

 

Why was the "incident" only reported 2 nights (46 hours) later? A familiar scent of piggy poo attached to this one.

6 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Is the "officer" in the OP being given that leeway without consequences?

 

There is no officer in the OP. The person in the OP is a retired citizen who previously served as an officer.

9 hours ago, Dave0206 said:

Except here where " friends die after lending you expensive watches" 

 

I wouldn't believe fatso either.

With an excuse like his, he should win an award