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A road rage confrontation on Highway 24 escalated into gunfire when the driver of a car fired 15 shots at a pickup truck on 17 September 2025. The incident took place at around 21:00 near kilometre markers 82–84. Despite the heavy volley of bullets, no injuries were reported.

 

Police identified the pickup driver as Mr Nueng, 29, a resident of Samut Prakan province, who reported that his modified vehicle came under fire during the encounter. According to his statement, he had been driving along the highway when the car driver suddenly unleashed gunfire. The truck was riddled with bullet holes, but both the driver and passenger escaped unharmed.

 

The sequence of events was partly recorded on dashcam footage shared online by “Jay Moi V+.” It showed the pickup travelling at around 100–110 km/h in the right lane when a faster car approached from behind and flashed its lights to signal overtaking. The pickup driver initially did not move aside, believing the left lane was clear, but eventually yielded.

 

Tension escalated when the pickup later flashed its headlights back at the car. In response, the car driver pulled into the left lane, allowed the pickup to pass  and then fired at it, amounting to 15 bullets. The exchange covered a distance of more than 30 kilometres from Si Khio interchange to the eventual shooting location.

 

Pol. Col. Saksri Krairach, superintendent of Nong Ki police station, confirmed that the case was later transferred to Nong Bun Mak police station, which has jurisdiction over the area. Officers inspected the scene, photographed the damaged vehicle and collected four bullet casings as evidence. The findings were documented for further forensic analysis.

 

Authorities said the incident represents a serious road rage case involving firearms, raising concerns about public safety. Police have not yet detained the shooter, but evidence including dashcam footage, bullet casings and witness statements has been completed. Officials stressed that the suspect vehicle, a grey car, has been identified and will be traced.

 

The next stage of the investigation will be led by Nong Bun Mak police, who will review forensic evidence and interview the pickup driver further. Officers are calling on the car’s owner to report to police for questioning. Legal proceedings are expected once the suspect is located and charged.

 

 

Key Takeaways

 

• A car driver fired 15 shots at a pickup during a road rage clash.

• Dashcam footage and bullet casings are key evidence in the case.

• Police have identified the suspect vehicle and continue the investigation.

 

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12 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

A road rage confrontation on Highway 24 escalated into gunfire when the driver of a car fired 15 shots at a pickup truck on 17 September 2025.

 

Sounds like he neans serous business

Absolutely crazy. A miracle no one was hurt

7 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

It showed the pickup travelling at around 100–110 km/h in the right lane when a faster car approached from behind and flashed its lights to signal overtaking. The pickup driver initially did not move aside, believing the left lane was clear, but eventually yielded.

Typically Thai driven ,Hogging the right lane ,That's what started the problem.

The shooting is a bit harsh but no one got hurt only his ute.

1 hour ago, wensiensheng said:

Absolutely crazy. A miracle no one was hurt

 

Thanks to that gunman's  lousy aim/poor marksmanship.

 

31 minutes ago, digger70 said:

Typically Thai driven ,Hogging the right lane ,That's what started the problem.

The shooting is a bit harsh but no one got hurt only his ute.

So all's well that ends well... or shall we just let the nutter get away with it.

RIP "Land of Smiles" 1949 - 2025

 

So yeah - I've been talking about this problem fora while 👉 the increasing number of private vehicles, traffic congestion, and weak enforcement of traffic laws, tensions among road users may escalate into gun violence.

 

Lots of guns in Thailand!! 

 

Thai culture is incompatible with Car/Truck-only Society. 

 

Anyone who’s spent time in Thailand may notice how convenience and speed are highly valued in everyday life. This can be seen in various public spaces like 7-Eleven or Tesco, where lines often move quickly and personal space is violated as Thais push your forward so they can get to checkout faster. It reflects a fast-paced environment where patience sometimes takes a back seat.

 

Motorbikes, which dominate Thailand’s roads, offer more flexibility in navigating traffic and are better suited to the local driving habits. They allow riders to maneuver easily through narrow streets and congested areas. In contrast, cars and trucks require more structured traffic behavior—something that can lead to frustration in already tight and busy urban areas.

 

When delays occur and drivers feel restricted, stress levels can rise. Without strong public safety culture or consistent enforcement of road rules, these frustrations may sometimes spill over into aggressive or even violent incidents.

 

Interestingly, Thailand’s homicide rate is not far off from that of the U.S., but cases of violence—especially road-related—rarely make international news, partly due to the language barrier.

 

At the same time, while countries like those in Europe and North America are investing heavily in public transportation and non-motorized mobility options (like bike lanes), Thailand seems to be doubling down on car-centric development. With limited public transit options in many areas, road usage becomes more intense, further increasing the risk. (Side Note: BKK isn't Thailand. It's a big city in Thailand and the only with modern mass transit. It's annoying how expats act like experts on Thailand when they haven't lived outside of BKK in the 1-3 years they've lived here 😂) 

 

Thailand has one of the highest road fatality rates in the world (outside of Africa), and it's a serious issue that deserves attention. Economic development is important, but it should go hand-in-hand with investments in public safety, infrastructure, and urban planning.

 

Stay Safe. This isn't the Land of Smiles anymore. 

4 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

So all's well that ends well... or shall we just let the nutter get away with it.

If they can get the Nutter no doubt he'll get a slap on his wrists.

As usual... just hopeless marksmanship. Probably watched too many movies.

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The driver was showing off to his girl, driving in the right hand lane changing gear like a racing driver, passing everyone. Then a car dares wanting to pass him which is a big ego crusher for a wannabe racer.  Then the bullets came down crushing his ego. As for the other driver he’s more of an idiot than the first guy. Dumb and dumber!

I would surmise that a lot of so-called road rage is the result of drivers failure to follow the laws of the road and impeding the flow of traffic, which is caused by a total lack of law enforcement on the roads.  I'm not condoning this type of violence but I wonder if it would happen if the laws of the roads were properly enforced.  There may be a lot less "angry" drivers if the flow of traffic is not unnecessarily impeded.

2 hours ago, teacherkentravels said:

Anyone who’s spent time in Thailand may notice how convenience and speed are highly valued in everyday life. This can be seen in various public spaces like 7-Eleven or Tesco, where lines often move quickly and personal space is violated as Thais push your forward so they can get to checkout faster. It reflects a fast-paced environment where patience sometimes takes a back seat.

So how come just about every pedestrian moves so slowly on the footpath? As I weave my way around them, I sometimes feel as if I’m in one of those sci-fi films in which the hero has the ability to slow time.

On 9/20/2025 at 5:03 AM, Georgealbert said:

The pickup driver initially did not move aside, believing the left lane was clear, but eventually yielded.

Watched the video.  Transport pickup was trailing another driver in right lane, cleared a car in the left lane after about 9 seconds shots can be heard.

 

It is illegal to pass on the left in Thailand.  The left lane was clear so he should have yielded as he knew the other driver wanted to pass.

 

The transport truck under fire speed up, flashed lights, started overtaking the vehicle ahead on the right while vehicle ahead yielded to the left.

 

I am NOT saying shooting at another vehicle because they are not yielding is acceptable.  I'm noting a sequence of events that lead to an escalated situation that could have been avoided.

 

You are a transport truck driver, you should know the laws of the road better than most.  You should understand the rules of the road better than most.  I understand it is at night, you can become sedentary and less aware of your surroundings.  

Lipstick on a pig .. yeah. It's  still a pig...... A wrinkled star muscle. Is still an A-hole

On 9/20/2025 at 8:11 AM, AustinRacing said:

The driver was showing off to his girl, driving in the right hand lane changing gear like a racing driver,

 

How did he do that?

Rage is never far from the surface in Thailand.

Hope they get this crazy wingnut. 

23 hours ago, J Branche said:

It is illegal to pass on the left in Thailand. 

No it isn't. It's perfectly legal as long as the road has two lanes or more.

3 hours ago, josephbloggs said:

No it isn't. It's perfectly legal as long as the road has two lanes or more.

You are correct. Section 45 addresses this.   All in Thai.  Two lanes same direction and road is divided.

Section 49 addresses the must yield to vehicle signaling to overtake

5555, Thats awesome !