Pictures courtesy of SiamChon 

 

Emergency responders rushed to the scene of a road crash in the early hours of the morning of 6 July, after a car collided with a motorbike sidecar used for recycling, leaving one man critically injured and unresponsive.

 

The incident occurred around 02:30 on Sukhumvit Road, in front of Wat Chitthaphawan, in the Naklua area of Bang Lamung district, Chonburi province.

 

Upon arrival, rescue workers found a damaged motorcycle with a sidecar,“saleng”, used for collecting recyclable items. Scattered debris, including plastic bottles, covered the road surface. A man believed to be in his 50s was found lying unconscious at the scene, without a pulse.

 

Rescue personnel from the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation immediately began CPR in a desperate attempt to revive the victim. Due to the severity of the injuries, support was urgently requested from Pattaya Pathomkhun Hospital. The man was stabilised on-site and transferred to the hospital for emergency treatment.

 

The vehicle involved, a white sedan, was found at the scene with front-end damage. An open beer bottle was discovered in the car’s cup holder. The driver was not present at the scene, having reportedly taken advantage of the chaos to flee on foot.

 

While police were examining the scene, a member of the public provided crucial information, having spotted the suspected driver hiding in a nearby vehicle. Patrol officers responded and apprehended 42-year-old Mr Kranchit Kingklai, who appeared intoxicated and later confessed to being the driver. He admitted to drinking beer before driving and panicking after the crash, which led to his attempt to evade capture.

 

Mr Kranchit was taken to Bang Lamung Police Station, where officers conducted an alcohol test. Legal proceedings are now underway.

 

Authorities have appealed for witnesses or dashcam footage that may assist in the ongoing investigation.

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from SiamChon 2025-07-06

 

 

 

Another Buddhist-alcoholic behind the wheel.

2 minutes ago, Gaixare said:

Another Buddhist-alcoholic behind the wheel.

Another foreign keyboard warrior making ASSumptions on  a forum without knowing the facts.

14 hours ago, CallumWK said:

Another foreign keyboard warrior making ASSumptions on  a forum without knowing the facts.

"The offending vehicle, a white Honda Civic, was found abandoned with a heavily damaged front and a shattered windshield. Inside, authorities discovered an opened beer bottle in the center console."

"Officers quickly located and apprehended the suspect, identified as Khrachit Kingklai, 42, who appeared intoxicated. Khrachit admitted to driving the Honda Civic and consuming beer prior to the crash, citing panic as his reason for fleeing."

Another foreigner defender and justifier of Thais. Or is it you Khrachit Kingklai?

Just how many of those sidecars have functioning running light? One in photo has rear totally obscured by load if even had lights. At night if only see motorcycle running lights, most assume it is just a motorcycle, maybe try to pass and there is your surprise.

I had a friend some years back who crashed into one of those "surprise" sidecars on his motorcycle. Sever back injuries were the result. 

I think blame should go on the slow and deceptive motorcycle more that the auto

12 hours ago, Emdog said:

Just how many of those sidecars have functioning running light? One in photo has rear totally obscured by load if even had lights. At night if only see motorcycle running lights, most assume it is just a motorcycle, maybe try to pass and there is your surprise.

I had a friend some years back who crashed into one of those "surprise" sidecars on his motorcycle. Sever back injuries were the result. 

I think blame should go on the slow and deceptive motorcycle more that the auto

Good try Khrachit Kingklai. Good try... 
 

According to Thai national transport standards, the sidecar is in excellent technical condition.

(But if the driver of the auto was a respected person, everything would be the other way around.)

If seriously, the sidecar driver should definitely be fined. according to your correct comments. But nothing more. The car driver is guilty. If you drive vehicle you need to CAREFULLY look ahead when driving a car and preferably not drink alcohol. The locals have a problem with this.

19 hours ago, Emdog said:

I had a friend some years back who crashed into one of those "surprise" sidecars on his motorcycle. Sever back injuries were the result. 

I think blame should go on the slow and deceptive motorcycle more that the auto

Nearly hit the back of one the other day.... the brake lights and indicators worked but were of course on the back of the bike and obscured. Not fit for the roads.