A driver of a red-plate Mercedes-Benz crashed into eight vehicles in Bangkok’s Town in Town area after reportedly losing control of his emotions following an argument with his wife, leaving two people injured.

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The crash happened on the afternoon of 29 June 2026 on Sri Vara Road in Phlapphla subdistrict, Wang Thonglang district. Officers from Wang Thonglang Police Station and traffic police attended the scene after receiving reports of a series of collisions involving multiple vehicles and worked to manage traffic while investigating.

The vehicle involved was a Mercedes-Benz with temporary red registration plates, driven by 42-year-old Preechacharn. Police said the Mercedes first struck a parked vehicle before continuing forward and colliding with several more cars without stopping.

Eight vehicles were damaged in total. They included two Hondas, three Toyotas, a red-plate BYD, a Isuzu and a Chevrolet. Damage ranged from bumpers and bonnets to front and rear bodywork damage.

Two people who were inside vehicles that were struck suffered injuries and were taken to hospital. Debris from the collisions was scattered across the road, causing traffic disruption for a period.

Traffic police carried out a breath alcohol test on the driver, which returned a reading of 0 milligrams percent, indicating no alcohol was detected. Police said preliminary enquiries found that Preechacharn had been driving through the area when the chain-reaction crash occurred. Investigators are continuing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the collisions.

A witness, 36-year-old delivery rider Ridwan Khemthong, said he was waiting for a customer order beside the road when he heard repeated crashing sounds from further along the street. He initially believed it was a normal traffic accident but then saw the Mercedes continue driving and striking more vehicles before eventually coming to a stop.

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Ridwan said he approached the driver to check whether he had been injured and initially assumed he had been drinking. However, he detected no smell of alcohol and instead found the driver shaking, frightened and crying.

According to Ridwan, the driver told him he had recently argued with his wife and had received a phone call in which she asked to end their relationship. Ridwan said the driver claimed he was under severe stress, could not regain his composure and lost control of his emotions before the crash. Ridwan said he tried to calm him and told him personal problems should not be taken out through dangerous driving because innocent people could be harmed.

ThaiRath reported that police gathered evidence, including statements from victims and witnesses, CCTV footage and forensic examination, and the investigation will determine what legal action will be taken against the driver.

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Adapted by ASEAN Now ThaiRath 30 June 2026

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That’s one expensive marriage counselling session.

Should’ve slept on the couch… would’ve been cheaper.

The temper of Thai men.

7 minutes ago, Nemises said:

That’s one expensive marriage counselling session.

Should’ve slept on the couch… would’ve been cheaper.

Well, I guess she won't be getting the car.

22 minutes ago, Nemises said:

That’s one expensive marriage counselling session.

Should’ve slept on the couch… would’ve been cheaper.

Should've slept on the girlfriend.

28 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

the driver claimed he was under severe stress, could not regain his composure and lost control of his emotions

How many times have we seen some variation of this? The spoilt kid in the Mercedes who loses his temper and ploughs into innocent people at a bus-stop.

https://www.thaienquirer.com/16132/thailands-rich-continue-to-cause-outrage-by-driving-carelessly-killing-bystanders-and-getting-away-with-it

You see it all the time. Children who've never really been told "no", never had to deal with consequences, never had to carry their own bags because the driver or maid does it for them, and whose parents remove every obstacle from their path. Every disappointment is negotiated away, every failure blamed on someone else, every tantrum rewarded with attention.

The result? Some reach adulthood without the emotional resilience to cope with life's most ordinary setbacks. Criticism feels like a personal attack. Rejection becomes humiliation. A simple argument becomes a crisis. Instead of regulating their emotions, they lash out.

Most people have arguments with their spouse, get frustrated in traffic, lose business deals, get dumped or face rejection. The overwhelming majority manage not to use a two-tonne car as a weapon.

Being unable to control your emotions isn't passion, it's emotional immaturity. When that immaturity is combined with money, entitlement and a powerful car, innocent people end up paying the price.

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This guy needs his driving licence removed before his next girlfriend tells him hes a wet-blanket and he decided to take the loss of face out on the general public.

28 minutes ago, Rams86 said:

The temper of Thai men.

More like the fragile ego of Thai men!

Red plate Benz, low driver awareness/competency, arrogant rich guy factors, probably never really passed his driving licence test if he even took it and just bought it or didn't have one at all, arrogant perspective that the laws are for others as he can buy his way out of any situation.. usual MO for the arrogant.

a new car, but no skills to drive even with an argument with the wife.. Better could have stopped and threw her out...