Hat Yai Police Say Sorry After Excavator Incident Draws Public Outrage

Police officers in Hat Yai issued an apology after using an excavator to drag improperly parked vehicles during severe flooding. The unusual scene, captured on video, sparked criticism over potential damage to the cars involved. Authorities clarified that the move was improvised to clear blocked roads for emergency crews. They promised to compensate owners if any vehicles were harmed by the heavy machinery. The police chief pledged improved coordination in disaster situations to avoid similar missteps.

were the vehicles improperly parked before or after the flood ?