Accident Drunk Driver Crashes into Police Car in Nonthaburi, Two Injured

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Picture courtesy of 77kaoded

 

A drink-driving debacle rattled Nonthaburi this morning as a man smashed into a parked police car, injuring two. The driver’s blood alcohol content was a staggering 181 milligrammes percent, well over legal limits, rekindling calls for harsher drink-driving penalties.

 

The crash happened around 1.20 am outside a convenience store opposite Soi Wat Lat Pla Duk on Kanchanaphisek Road, Bang Bua Thong district. Police had parked for a routine check when tragedy struck.

 

Korn, 36, driving a black Toyota Altis, collided with the rear of the police pickup, inflicting serious damage. Police Lance Corporal Krisanath Komonworathat, who drove the patrol vehicle, suffered back injuries, while Korn sustained chest pain.

 

Rescue teams swiftly arrived, rushing both men to Bang Bua Thong Hospital. A breathalyser test verified Korn’s blood alcohol level dramatically exceeded legal bounds.

 

Police Lance Corporal Krisanath recounted the moment: just five minutes after his superior, Police Sub-Lieutenant Yongyut Fakcharoen, stepped out, the crash occurred. Their vehicle's lights had been flashing during the patrol.

 

The police have documented the incident, taking Korn for further medical checks. Legal proceedings loom, with charges for drink-driving likely. This incident spotlights the urgent need for tougher drink-driving laws.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-07-21

 

 

[edwinchester]

"The driver’s blood alcohol content was a staggering 181 milligrammes percent"

 

Alai wah?

[Gottfrid]

At least he crashed into the right vehicle.

[hotchilli]

4 hours ago, edwinchester said:

"The driver’s blood alcohol content was a staggering 181 milligrammes percent"

 

Alai wah?

Let's cut them some slack and just say he was way over

[klauskunkel]

10 hours ago, webfact said:

Police had parked for a routine check when tragedy struck.

Police Lance Corporal Krisanath suffered back injuries, while Korn sustained chest pain.

back injury and chest pain = tragedy

[richard_smith237]

6 hours ago, edwinchester said:

"The driver’s blood alcohol content was a staggering 181 milligrammes percent"

 

Alai wah?

 

181 mg/100ml... can also be recorded as 181mg%    (as per-cent means per 100)....

 

This is in effect: 0.181% BAC.... 

 

0.05% BAC (50 mg alcohol per 100 ml blood) is the legal limit in Thailand.

 

 

The driver was approx 3.5x the DUI limit.

[edwinchester]

1 hour ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

181 mg/100ml... can also be recorded as 181mg%    (as per-cent means per 100)....

 

This is in effect: 0.181% BAC.... 

 

0.05% BAC (50 mg alcohol per 100 ml blood) is the legal limit in Thailand.

 

 

The driver was approx 3.5x the DUI limit.

Thanks for the very clear explanation.

[Will B Good]

 

 

Of all the cars to crash into, in all the roads of the city......bu99er!!

 

Where's the....."you drive better drunk, because you are more careful" brigade......oh....still in the bar of course.

[richard_smith237]

8 hours ago, Will B Good said:

Of all the cars to crash into, in all the roads of the city......bu99er!!

 

Where's the....."you drive better drunk, because you are more careful" brigade......oh....still in the bar of course.

 

Everyone was very lucky...  (and the driver very drunk and dumb)....

 

 

 

In a very similar incident featured on Thai news tonight, a pickup truck was once again parked at the roadside. Three men were seated at the rear, tailgate down, casually using it as a makeshift table while they drank (and ate).

 

A drunk driver ploughed directly into the back of the vehicle, killing one of the men.

 

Why they chose to sit in such an exposed and vulnerable position defies all logic - it's as if self-preservation never crossed their minds - the obvious neglect of self preservation seems to be  a common sight here.

 

The news segment focused heavily on drink driving, condemning it in strong terms, demanding stricter enforcement etc.

... And yet, it will be the same tomorrow evening and the evening after that and after that, more lives lost, more tragic reminder of the consequences of driving under the influence that the country seems simply unable to deal with.

 

A whole cultural shift is desperately needed - not just one of personal responsibility, but of mindset: a move from reactive responses to proactive prevention. Some may interpret this as a Thai-bash, but that's not it...  It’s just so sad to see people in a country I care about continue to die so needlessly, in ways that are entirely avoidable.

 

[Will B Good]

7 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

Why they chose to sit in such an exposed and vulnerable position defies all logic - it's as if self-preservation never crossed their minds - the obvious neglect of self preservation seems to be  a common sight here.

 

I've pondered on this at length....amulets, ignorance of what could happen, plain stupidity, total lack of foresight, really don't care?......the list goes on........apart from amulets, I'm not having a go at Thais exclusively.

 

My wife arrived back from shopping the other day, her sister in the passenger seat, no seat belt and with a new born on her lap.........give me strength.

 

Have you ever seen a child seat in a Thai car?

[richard_smith237]

4 hours ago, Will B Good said:

Have you ever seen a child seat in a Thai car?

 

Every 'Western' friend I have here who has had children, and ourselves have always used a car seat.

 

Meanwhile, I see cars turn up at my Son's school, wealthy, educated parents (many internationally) with their expensive European cars etc, or Chauffeur driven Alphards...  not a car seat in sight... worse, seatbelts often not worn.

 

I've just seen the Wife's cousin posting photo's of their family 'road trip' - children in the back, no seatbelts - these are educated people - yet there is still such massive failure at basic safety standards.

 

 

That said: there was a thread (yesterday) whereby a forum member (I assume Western) was involved in a motorcycle accident, with his Wife and 1 year old infant....  So its, not just the Thai's - in the same manner, its not just the Thai's who don't wear helmets etc... 

 

I also have a Western friend here who uses a motorcycle to get around, also three up with their daughter (10 yrs old), but at least they all, always wore a helmet. 

 

[quake]

5 hours ago, Will B Good said:

Have you ever seen a child seat in a Thai car?

 

Yes. 

[richard_smith237]

43 minutes ago, quake said:

5 hours ago, Will B Good said:

Have you ever seen a child seat in a Thai car?

 

Yes. 

 

Just the one ??

 

Would you suggest that the use of child car seats is common among Thais in Thailand?

Personally, I’d say it remains quite rare.

 

Likewise, would you suggest that seatbelt use by children – or indeed any rear passengers – is common?

Again, from what I see, it’s far from widespread.

 

This isn't intended as a Thai-bashing comment, but rather an observation of a deeply unfortunate failure by the authorities to properly educate the public and enforce existing safety regulations.

 

Child car seats are readily available in most department stores across Thailand, which makes it all the more tragic that so many preventable deaths still occur due to unrestrained children - and passengers in general - in vehicles.

 

And of course, the issue of children on motorcycles is another matter entirely. Economic necessity often plays a role there, which is at least somewhat understandable. But riding without a helmet? That, in my view, is simply indefensible.

 

 

Again, this all unfolds against a backdrop of a profound disregard for safety - most notably, a glaring absence of self-preservation and concern for the well-being of loved ones. It remains truly shocking that such fundamental precautions are not merely overlooked but often completely absent, with little to no priority given to their implementation.

[Will B Good]

1 minute ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

Just the one ??

 

Would you suggest that the use of child car seats is common among Thais in Thailand?

Personally, I’d say it remains quite rare.

 

Likewise, would you suggest that seatbelt use by children – or indeed any rear passengers – is common?

Again, from what I see, it’s far from widespread.

 

This isn't intended as a Thai-bashing comment, but rather an observation of a deeply unfortunate failure by the authorities to properly educate the public and enforce existing safety regulations.

 

Child car seats are readily available in most department stores across Thailand, which makes it all the more tragic that so many preventable deaths still occur due to unrestrained children - and passengers in general - in vehicles.

 

And of course, the issue of children on motorcycles is another matter entirely. Economic necessity often plays a role there, which is at least somewhat understandable. But riding without a helmet? That, in my view, is simply indefensible.

 

 

Again, this all unfolds against a backdrop of a profound disregard for safety - most notably, a glaring absence of self-preservation and concern for the well-being of loved ones. It remains truly shocking that such fundamental precautions are not merely overlooked but often completely absent, with little to no priority given to their implementation.

 

Well done and thank you.....I CBA responding

[quake]

16 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

Just the one ??

 

Would you suggest that the use of child car seats is common among Thais in Thailand?

Personally, I’d say it remains quite rare.

 

Likewise, would you suggest that seatbelt use by children – or indeed any rear passengers – is common?

Again, from what I see, it’s far from widespread.

 

This isn't intended as a Thai-bashing comment, but rather an observation of a deeply unfortunate failure by the authorities to properly educate the public and enforce existing safety regulations.

 

Child car seats are readily available in most department stores across Thailand, which makes it all the more tragic that so many preventable deaths still occur due to unrestrained children - and passengers in general - in vehicles.

 

And of course, the issue of children on motorcycles is another matter entirely. Economic necessity often plays a role there, which is at least somewhat understandable. But riding without a helmet? That, in my view, is simply indefensible.

 

 

Again, this all unfolds against a backdrop of a profound disregard for safety - most notably, a glaring absence of self-preservation and concern for the well-being of loved ones. It remains truly shocking that such fundamental precautions are not merely overlooked but often completely absent, with little to no priority given to their implementation.

 

 

He asked a question . I answered it.

Big yawn for the pair of you. 

 

[Will B Good]

5 minutes ago, quake said:

 

 

He asked a question . I answered it.

Big yawn for the pair of you. 

 

👎.....just so you know who....555

[quake]

1 minute ago, Will B Good said:

👎.....just so you know who....555

 

Nice one. 

 

 

[richard_smith237]

2 minutes ago, quake said:

 

He asked a question . I answered it.

Big yawn for the pair of you. 

 

 

Your answer was a dumbed-down dodge of the real issue. Spotting a child seat once doesn’t address the widespread absence of their use in Thailand. Either you’re being deliberately facetious or you’ve genuinely missed the point - badly. Flippant quips aren’t a substitute for informed thought. 

[quake]

3 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

Your answer was a dumbed-down dodge of the real issue. Spotting a child seat once doesn’t address the widespread absence of their use in Thailand. Either you’re being deliberately facetious or you’ve genuinely missed the point - badly. Flippant quips aren’t a substitute for informed thought. 

 

If you say so. yawn. 

just more off topic stuff from you and him.

 

[richard_smith237]

17 minutes ago, quake said:

Big yawn for the pair of you. 

1 minute ago, quake said:

If you say so. yawn. 

 

You seen extremely tired - perhaps that explains the absense of intelligence in your responses...  

 

 

[quake]

23 hours ago, Will B Good said:

Where's the....."you drive better drunk, because you are more careful" brigade......oh....still in the bar of course.

 

Your silly baiting comment above. 

 

[quake]

5 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

You seen extremely tired - perhaps that explains the absense of intelligence in your responses...  

 

 

 

Yes tired of some silly posters on AN. 

 

[Will B Good]

2 minutes ago, quake said:

 

Your silly baiting comment above. 

 

 

 

You haven't even written a sentence...too tired?

 

It’s a noun phrase, not a full sentence. It has no verb and doesn’t express a complete thought in grammatical terms.

 

My post, however, addresses the very serious issue of drinking and driving, which some on here have tried to defend.

 

[quake]

24 minutes ago, Will B Good said:

 

 

You haven't even written a sentence...too tired?

 

It’s a noun phrase, not a full sentence. It has no verb and doesn’t express a complete thought in grammatical terms.

 

My post, however, addresses the very serious issue of drinking and driving, which some on here have tried to defend.

 

 

What a silly little man you are.

 

[Will B Good]

2 minutes ago, quake said:

 

What a silly little man you are.

 

 

Errr.....5' 11" stumpy.

[richard_smith237]

2 hours ago, quake said:

Yes. 

59 minutes ago, quake said:

He asked a question . I answered it.

Big yawn for the pair of you. 

51 minutes ago, quake said:

Nice one. 

48 minutes ago, quake said:

If you say so. yawn. 

just more off topic stuff from you and him.

36 minutes ago, quake said:

Your silly baiting comment above. 

35 minutes ago, quake said:

Yes tired of some silly posters on AN. 

4 minutes ago, quake said:

What a silly little man you are.

 

Above is the sum total of your contribution to this thread — and not once, in seven comments, have you offered a single sensible point on road safety.

 

While others have shared thoughtful input on issues ranging from drunk driving to helmets, seatbelts, and child seat usage, you've chosen instead to pepper the discussion with facetious remarks and hollow quips.

 

And yet, it's you who complains about "silly posters" on AN. Perhaps it's time to take a long, honest look in that mirror.

 

Do you actually have anything of value to add to the topic - or are you still resting on that one child seat you once glimpsed?

 

This isn't a personal attack by any means, I don't know you nor am I familiar with your previous postings - but you appear to have made a flippant response and you're backing it up with further silliness.. 

 

 

To bring us back on track:  Would you suggest Child Car Seat's are a common in the area you are in ?... 

Is Drink Driving Common in the area you are in ?  Helmet Wear ?

 

What are your thoughts on where there could be improvements ? 

Are there many check-points ?

 

Do you have thoughts on the Laws that are ignored - DUI, Helmets, Seatbelt wear, Child Car Seat usage ? 

 

Do you care ?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[quake]

3 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

Above is the sum total of your contribution to this thread — and not once, in seven comments, have you offered a single sensible point on road safety.

 

While others have shared thoughtful input on issues ranging from drunk driving to helmets, seatbelts, and child seat usage, you've chosen instead to pepper the discussion with facetious remarks and hollow quips.

 

And yet, it's you who complains about "silly posters" on AN. Perhaps it's time to take a long, honest look in that mirror.

 

Do you actually have anything of value to add to the topic - or are you still resting on that one child seat you once glimpsed?

 

This isn't a personal attack by any means, I don't know you nor am I familiar with your previous postings - but you appear to have made a flippant response and you're backing it up with further silliness.. 

 

 

To bring us back on track:  Would you suggest Child Car Seat's are a common in the area you are in ?... 

Is Drink Driving Common in the area you are in ?  Helmet Wear ?

 

What are your thoughts on where there could be improvements ? 

Are there many check-points ?

 

Do you have thoughts on the Laws that are ignored - DUI, Helmets, Seatbelt wear, Child Car Seat usage ? 

 

Do you care

 

 

I care not.

For the two master baiters on this thread. 

 

[richard_smith237]

15 minutes ago, quake said:

 

I care not.

For the two master baiters on this thread. 

 

 

That was an 'olive branch' to continue the discussion in a mature fashion along with everyone else - if you are not up for that, so be it.... 

 

 

[quake]

Just now, richard_smith237 said:

 

That was an 'olive branch' to continue the discussion in a mature fashion along with everyone else - if you are not up for that, so be it.... 

 

 

That's funny.

I thought it was a stinging nettle.