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A man turned himself in after a wild, 10-kilometer police chase through Samut Prakan, leaving two officers injured. The high-speed pursuit began on December 17 and ended with the suspect, identified as 23-year-old Warut, surrendering to Samrong Tai Police.

 

It all started when police spotted a modified red Toyota Yaris behaving suspiciously on Pu Chao Saming Phrai Road. Instead of stopping, the driver sped into an alley and continued onto the Bhumibol 2 Bridge, leading officers through a wild chase. During the pursuit, the Yaris collided with a police motorcycle, injuring both of the officers on board.

 

Later, police discovered an abandoned Yaris with visible damage and a blown-out tire. Inside, police found a grass-cutting blade, but the driver was not immediately present. Warut soon arrived at the police station, confessed to driving the car, and faced questioning. Tests showed no drugs or alcohol in his system.

 

The injured officers, Police Sergeant Major Thanapon Samerjai and Police Lance Corporal Phathaikit Krueaboon, received hospital treatment for their injuries. Warut explained his panic upon seeing police, as he was drinking and had the blade for self-defence. He admitted to fleeing but claimed he only swerved to avoid another vehicle, inadvertently causing the crash.

 

Warut now faces charges including reckless driving and failing to comply with police orders. He claimed he was searching for his wife during the incident. In a similar recent case, a motorcycle taxi rider ran a red light, leading to another chase and passenger injury, reported The Thaiger.

 

Key Takeaways

• High-speed chase in Samut Prakan resulted in injuries to two officers.
• Suspect Warut surrendered and faces charges related to the incident.
• Police recovered the suspect’s abandoned vehicle with a blade inside.

 

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  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-12-19

 

 

 

There is always good reason to flee the police...

On 12/19/2025 at 3:27 AM, webfact said:

Warut soon arrived at the police station, confessed to driving the car, and faced questioning. Tests showed no drugs or alcohol in his system.

 

On 12/19/2025 at 3:27 AM, webfact said:

Warut explained his panic upon seeing police, as he was drinking and had the blade for self-defence

Hmmmm