A crash occurred at 09:20 on 22 June 2026, when an electric car struck a CJ convenience store branch in Khao Khanthamat, Moo 9, Sattahip district, Chon Buri province, Thailand, leaving three people injured. Emergency services from the Sawang Rojanatham Sathan Sattahip rescue foundation were alerted and responded with rescue units and emergency medical teams.

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At the scene, responders found an MG4 electric vehicle, registered in Chon Buri, which had ploughed into the front of the shop, smashing glass and destroying the coffee counter area. The driver was identified as 82-year-old Mr Phok Sae Tan, who was uninjured and remained at the scene to give a statement to police.

Three people were injured: Mr Wasan Phongjit, 61, with bruises; Ms Kritsaya Chansiri, 68, seriously injured with fractures, internal bruising and a severe left leg wound; and Ms Woraporn Panya, 58, who suffered bone fractures and cuts from broken glass.

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Mr Wasan, one of the injured shop staff, said he and a colleague were preparing drinks when the vehicle suddenly struck the shop, throwing them in different directions. He added that it was fortunate no one was run over, which could have led to a more serious outcome.

The driver stated that he had driven from his home to buy items at the CJ store, but mistakenly pressed the accelerator instead of the brake while entering the parking area, causing the vehicle to surge forward; he accepted responsibility and contacted his insurance company to handle damages and medical costs.

Rescue workers provided first aid at the scene before transferring all injured individuals to Sattahip Hospital Km 10 emergency department for treatment. Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the crash, while the case highlights ongoing concerns about pedal misapplication among elderly drivers operating automatic vehicles.

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I'll take a drunk driver over a geezer any day of the week, mostly because the geezers don't even know what day of the week it is or where they are half the time. This granny wiped out a bunch of other brittle boned grannies and walked away unscathed, like the drunks always do.

3 minutes ago, flaming dragon said:

I'll take a drunk driver over a geezer any day of the week, mostly because the geezers don't even know what day of the week it is or where they are half the time. This granny wiped out a bunch of other brittle boned grannies and walked away unscathed, like the drunks always do.

What is your definition of a Geezer please?

But I agree that older drivers in all countries should be re-assesed on their ability to drive at 70, 75, 80 etc. but in Thailand and similar, at 18,19,20,21.................................70,71,72.......

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2 minutes ago, wil iam not said:

What is your definition of a Geezer please?

But I agree that older drivers in all countries should be re-assesed on their ability to drive at 70, 75, 80 etc.

It's as much a state of mind(lessness) as age. A handful are fine after 70 as long as it isn't dark out. Beyond that age they become a menace.

13 minutes ago, flaming dragon said:

It's as much a state of mind(lessness) as age. A handful are fine after 70 as long as it isn't dark out. Beyond that age they become a menace.

I am 78, so 60 years since I passed UK test. Driven all over Europe on the right in a right hand drive vehicle, and now over 15 years here.

I do not regard myself as a menace, especially compared with younger drivers, both in UK and here. I wear specs and do drive at night.

It is so obvious that he put his foot on the wrong pedal.

17 minutes ago, wil iam not said:

I am 78, so 60 years since I passed UK test. Driven all over Europe on the right in a right hand drive vehicle, and now over 15 years here.

I do not regard myself as a menace, especially compared with younger drivers, both in UK and here. I wear specs and do drive at night.

I think its very individual.. vision and reactions go at different ages.

You also make a valid point - younger reckless drivers are far more problematic.

More of a concern are the older folk on motorcycles - IMO - for their own safety.

I think in this example - the old fella was using two feet to drive - that seems to be the way most similar incidents occur - tapping the brake at the same time as accelerator and panicking - the issue is with the initial training.

The MG 4 has Collision Detection and Avoidance, but none of that worked, the driver explicitly pressed the pedal and the logic assumed intent and disabled any safety automated braking, otherwise it could potentially trap a vehicle in a dangerous position during an actual evasive acceleration maneuver.