Accident Drunken Monk Crashes Car, Seriously Injures Woman in Chaiyaphum

[Georgealbert]

 

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A monk has been arrested after allegedly causing a road crash while driving under the influence in Ban Phet, Bamnet Narong District, Chaiyaphum Province.

 

Police received reports of a multiple-vehicle collision at around 21:00 on 16 August near Ban Lung intersection on Rungruangsri Road. At the scene, officers found a grey Ford pickup with damage to the driver’s side, a red-and-black Honda Wave motorbike lying wrecked on the roadside and a 31-year-old female motorcyclist seriously injured. A white Toyota sedan nearby also sustained significant damage.

 

The driver responsible for the crash reportedly fled the scene in a black Chevrolet sedan. Police pursued the vehicle to Ban Tako village, where it was found abandoned with a damaged front end and broken lights. Officers discovered a monk nearby acting suspiciously and brought him in for questioning, as the driver responsible.

 

A breathalyser test revealed an alcohol level well above the legal limit, prompting authorities to defrock the monk. Victims and witnesses later gathered at the police station to file formal complaints against him.

 

The incident has sparked outrage in the local community and highlights ongoing concerns about the behaviour of monks.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Workpoint 2025-08-18