Report Money Chaos on Thai Expressway as Motorists Grab Dropped Cash

[snoop1130]

Photo via Channel 8

 

A scene of unexpected chaos unfolded on the Sirat Expressway yesterday as motorists scrambled to collect money scattered across the road. This unusual event began when cash, documents, and a passport were accidentally dropped, creating a frenzy among drivers.

 

Police Senior Sergeant Major Phatsakorn Pramuansin, from Highway Police Station 1, described the surreal scene. As he drove to work, he noticed cars ahead slowing down. Expecting an accident, he pulled over, only to find banknotes, including Thai baht and Chinese yuan, fluttering in the air.

 

Some motorists showed commendable honesty, promptly handing the cash to Phatsakorn, who identified himself as a police officer. Yet, not everyone chose the same path. Several individuals seized the opportunity and vanished with their windfall.

 

Complicating matters further, a coach bus driver reportedly claimed the money as his, persuading many to hand over their findings. Despite this, Phatsakorn collected over 20,000 baht from cooperative drivers. With the passport left behind, he identified its owner as Wanisa, a 36-year-old Thai woman, who was just becoming aware of her missing items.

 

 

The unsolved mystery left questions hanging in the air. Would Wanisa press charges or seek the return of the remaining money? As of now, no legal action has been pursued against those who kept their newfound bounty. The decision lies in the hands of Wanisa, as authorities await her next move.

 

In the midst of the chaos, the event raises moral questions about honesty and the right course of action when faced with found money. For now, the tale of the scattered cash serves as a reminder of human nature’s varied responses to unexpected fortune.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-06-25

 

 

[hotchilli]

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The decision lies in the hands of Wanisa, as authorities await her next move.

Identifying those who picked up and ran is going to be difficult.... cut your losses and be more careful in the future

[ThailandRyan]

Not many folks it appears are honest and trustworthy it appears. The bus driver needs to be jailed as well for theft....

[klauskunkel]

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

handing the cash to Phatsakorn, who identified himself as a police officer

Nope, don't do that. Turn it it in at a police station and get a receipt.

[Sydebolle]

Moral questions and Somchai - contradictory in the same sentence 😞 

 

[Chongalulu]

16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

a coach bus driver reportedly claimed the money as his, persuading many to hand over their findings

"Fares please!" 💰 

[CanadaSam]

I think with cash all over the road in ANY country would attract plenty of people to "grab and dash".

 

Surprised so many handed it over to the cop, sadly, expect it to remain with the "officer" here in LOS.

[PETERTHEEATER]

What is that object on the back of the bald man's head?

[kiwikeith]

On 6/26/2025 at 1:13 PM, hotchilli said:

Identifying those who picked up and ran is going to be difficult.... cut your losses and be more careful in the future

No word on how this happened, did a bag fly out the window? where did she get the cash? those who ran probably never get into any trouble, som nom na to the woman, Shady Lady.