A taxi driver in Nonthaburi crashed into two vehicles on 23 March 2026 after allegedly attempting to take his own life using gas and charcoal inside his car. The incident left the two other vehicles damaged and prompted emergency services to intervene. The driver was found semi-conscious and incoherent at the scene.

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Police were alerted at 14:30 to a collision in Soi Sahakorn 3, heading towards Tiwanon Road in Bang Phut, Pak Kret district. Officers and volunteers from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation arrived to find a pink-and-white MG taxi, registered in Bangkok, had collided with a Honda car, registration from Bangkok, and a red Honda CBR 150 motorcycle, registration also from Bangkok. All vehicles sustained damage, with the motorcycle rendered undriveable due to a broken front suspension.

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The taxi driver, later identified as 38-year-old Noppol Kladphuang, was discovered in a dazed state in the driver’s seat, foaming at the mouth and unable to speak coherently. Officers were shocked to find a charcoal stove behind the seat, along with cloth and paper used as fuel and a large gas canister left open, filling the vehicle with fumes. It is believed he had intended to end his life by inhaling the smoke while driving and lost control as he started losing consciousness.

Mr Noppol was taken to Pak Kret Police Station along with the other drivers involved. When questioned, he repeatedly said, “Why did you help me? Why did you help me? Why didn’t you let me die? I’m stressed with many life problems,” before collapsing asleep on a table.

Mr Chatree Tiyasun, 28, the Honda driver, said the taxi suddenly veered into his lane and struck his car without warning. After exiting his vehicle, he saw the driver in distress and called emergency services before noticing the gas canister and stove, leading him to believe it was a deliberate act.

Motorcyclist Mr Surachet Premplub, who was riding behind the Honda, said the taxi swerved, hit the car and then crashed into him, causing his bike to overturn. He confirmed the taxi driver appeared disoriented and only managed to say he had third-class insurance when asked.

Police charged Mr Noppol with reckless driving causing damage to others’ property and fined him 400 baht before releasing him. Insurance was contacted to process claims for the affected parties. Thaitabloid reported that authorities have not confirmed any further legal or medical follow-up.

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There’s actually a pretty glaring omission in this report. There’s no indication that Noppol is receiving any psychiatric assessment or counselling after what was clearly an attempted suicide.

Without proper intervention, the risk of a repeat incident is obviously still there. This isn’t just a traffic case, it’s a mental‑health crisis, and ignoring that part doesn’t help anyone, including the public who share the roads with him.