Vendor Killed By Drunk-Driving MBK Manager

[Lite Beer]

Vendor Killed By Drunk-Driving MBK Manager

By Khaosod English.

BANGKOK — A vendor has been killed after the manager of a famous Bangkok shopping mall crashed his Mercedes Benz into a garbage truck this morning while driving under the influence.

The incident occurred at Hua Met Alley on Jakkawat Road in Bangkok's Samphantawong district.

At the scene of the accident, police found a damaged Mercedes Benz that had been slammed into the back of a six-wheeler garbage truck operated by the district authorities.

Near the truck police found the body of Somchai Khamphiophan, 57, a vendor who sold phone cases at Sampeng Market.

Taweep Sankham, 27, a garbage collecting worker, was also severely injured by the crash. He has been sent to hospital.

The driver of the Mercedes Benz was later arrested by the police and identified as Chaidole Krairiksh, 61, a manager of the MBK shopping mall located in Bangkok's financial district.

Mr. Chaidole was initially unable to give testimony to the police because he was heavily intoxicated, said police. A breathalyzer test revealed that Mr. Chaidole's blood alcohol level exceeded the legal limit at the time of the accident.

Samrit Tosantia, the 59-year-old driver of the garbage truck, told police that he and his team were gathering trash in the area while Mr. Somchai was unloading goods from his vehicle nearby, when he suddenly heard a loud crash from behind the truck.

The impact of the crash caused the truck to lurch forward one metre, Mr. Samrit said.

Ms. Yaowalak Saengsucha, the 44-year-old niece of Mr. Somchai, said tearfully that she and Mr. Somchai were unloading the goods from their vehicles to be sold in Sampeng Market prior to the accident. She said she later heard a loud crash and was shocked to discover that her uncle was killed in the accident.

According to Ms. Yaowalak, Mr. Somchai had been working as a vendor for 20 years, and he had been financially supporting his brother, who is disabled.

"I still can't believe what happened," Ms. Yaowalak told reporters, "But I try to be positive and tell myself that my uncle is now in peace. He has been exhausted [by his work] for such a long time."

Nevertheless, she said she is deeply saddened to see that Mr. Chaidole is more concerned by the state of his car than her uncle's death. "I heard him ask how his car is, whether the police are taking care of it, and whether the police have already towed the car to the police station."

A female relative of Mr. Chaidole later arrived at the police station and expressed her willingness to pay any compensation to Ms. Yaowalak. She also asked the reporters not to photograph Mr. Chaidole, explaining that she does not want the incident to make it to the news as she is a high-ranking military officer.

Incensed by the remarks, Ms. Yaowalak confronted the woman and told her the media has every right to report the news in order to educate society about the dangers of drunk driving.

After a brief verbal exchange between the two women, Mr. Chaidole finally admitted that he had been drinking at a party prior to the accident. The MBK manager added that he fell unconscious behind the wheel and only regained consciousness after he had crashed the car.

The police have charged him with reckless driving leading to death.

Source: http://en.khaosod.co.th/detail.php?newsid=1397894441&section=12

-- Khaosod English 2014-04-19

[casualposter]

Looks like someone has just earned himself a nice long holiday in Singapore.

[lee b]

I only hope that they don't care what kind of car he was driving or who he was. He killed some poor person, thats the end of it. Throw the book at him

[wprime]

It's an old (03-09) CLK 200. They're cheaper than a new Camry.

Edited April 19, 2014 by wprime

[mrtoad]

I only hope that they don't care what kind of car he was driving or who he was. He killed some poor person, thats the end of it. Throw the book at him

Mor likely they'll throw a passport at him, and he'll end up in Singapore with some mystery flu virus that lasts over a year.

[amerasian]

His insurance company will pay for all damages up to the insured amount. And maybe some other restitution will be paid. And that will be the end of it.

Really the way it should be I think. This man will never forget this, and it will haunt him. Forever. No sense and damaging more lives by dragging it out. Like some places in the world. Past is past.

[siampolee]

wprime post # 4

It's an old (03-09) CLK 200. They're cheaper than a new Camry.

Having assessed the value and worth of the vehicle what do you estimate the value and the worth of the deceased is to their surviving family.

Those deceased are irreplaceable hence we must surely be thinking exotic car price for a human life say 50,000,000. baht?

Edited April 19, 2014 by siampolee

[Bkungbank]

When drunk took a cap back home and sleep in taxi pay 200-300 baht for the trip save life and fine, the vendor in Thailand some times taking public places since it's still dark on the road side and proper lighting need for unloading or parking road side.

[Thaiisnotrequired]

I only hope that they don't care what kind of car he was driving or who he was. He killed some poor person, thats the end of it. Throw the book at him

Mor likely they'll throw a passport at him, and he'll end up in Singapore with some mystery flu virus that lasts over a year.

More likely the unknown family member who arrived has just written a cheque for 2M Baht to the poor family, and they'll take the windfall, and we'll never hear of this article again, nor his whereabouts. Business as usual at the mall tomorrow, after a few coffees.

[marko kok prong]

He must have been very drunk if he was worried about the state of his car,as it is an obvious write off,i guess he will be fined,pay compo and that will be it.

[Pimay1]

His insurance company will pay for all damages up to the insured amount. And maybe some other restitution will be paid. And that will be the end of it.

Really the way it should be I think. This man will never forget this, and it will haunt him. Forever. No sense and damaging more lives by dragging it out. Like some places in the world. Past is past.

So let me get this straight. If I am drunk and run over your mother, as long as the insurance company pays out and I give you some cash you would be happy right. All's well that ends well. No sense damaging my life just because I was drunk and ran over your mother. Or have I misinterpreted your post?

[wprime]

wprime post # 4

It's an old (03-09) CLK 200. They're cheaper than a new Camry.

Having assessed the value and worth of the vehicle what do you estimate the value and the worth of the deceased is to their surviving family.

Those deceased are irreplaceable hence we must surely be thinking exotic car price for a human life say 50,000,000. baht?

Based on Thai common law he'll probably be worth from 30,000 to 100,000. The car looks to have at least 500,000 baht of damages and considering he was drunk, he will probably get the maximum fine for vehicular homicide of 20,000 baht.

Looks like it will be a very costly night of drinking for him.

[marko kok prong]

Also the article states he was charged with reckless driving,is there no driving whilst intoxicated charge?

[aussieinthailand]

wprime post # 4

It's an old (03-09) CLK 200. They're cheaper than a new Camry.

Having assessed the value and worth of the vehicle what do you estimate the value and the worth of the deceased is to their surviving family.

Those deceased are irreplaceable hence we must surely be thinking exotic car price for a human life say 50,000,000. baht?

First RIP the victim, condolences to the family and friends,

It's not often siampolee, that I agree with you, but in this YES you are quite right, The life of a person far exceeds any tangible thing in this world, This is something we all need to remember, NOT your station NOT your wealth NOT your connections in this life, BMW or Buffalo, It matters not.

[JoeThePoster]

Room for one more in Singapore.

[Spoonman]

R.I.P Mr Khamphiophan.

[marko kok prong]

wprime post # 4

It's an old (03-09) CLK 200. They're cheaper than a new Camry.

Having assessed the value and worth of the vehicle what do you estimate the value and the worth of the deceased is to their surviving family.

Those deceased are irreplaceable hence we must surely be thinking exotic car price for a human life say 50,000,000. baht?

Based on Thai common law he'll probably be worth from 30,000 to 100,000. The car looks to have at least 500,000 baht of damages and considering he was drunk, he will probably get the maximum fine for vehicular homicide of 20,000 baht.

Looks like it will be a very costly night of drinking for him.

You reckon they will fix the car wprime looks like a write off to me,i am no expert though.

[Pimay1]

A female relative of Mr. Chaidole later arrived at the police station and expressed her willingness to pay any compensation to Ms. Yaowalak. She also asked the reporters not to photograph Mr. Chaidole, explaining that she does not want the incident to make it to the news as she is a high-ranking military officer.

Do I detect a bit of Hi-So here? Totally <delered> disgusting. I hope it is on every television station news report and in every newspaper front page.

[issanaus]

His insurance company will pay for all damages up to the insured amount. And maybe some other restitution will be paid. And that will be the end of it.

Really the way it should be I think. This man will never forget this, and it will haunt him. Forever. No sense and damaging more lives by dragging it out. Like some places in the world. Past is past.

Easy to say from an arm chair ......

Condolences to the family and TOTAL respect to the niece for standing up for what is right

Maybe you are right that he should not go to prison - how about having to work on the garbage truck for 10 years with a sign around his neck saying what he had done. Then he can also experience the joy that the niece and garbage collector will feel each time they are on the street and hear a vehicle with an a-hole driving.

And financial restitution on top of that.

[Thaiisnotrequired]

A female relative of Mr. Chaidole later arrived at the police station and expressed her willingness to pay any compensation to Ms. Yaowalak. She also asked the reporters not to photograph Mr. Chaidole, explaining that she does not want the incident to make it to the news as she is a high-ranking military officer.

Do I detect a bit of Hi-So here? Totally <delered> disgusting. I hope it is on every television station news report and in every newspaper front page.

c.f. post #9... Why ask?

Edited April 19, 2014 by Thaiisnotrequired

[slapout]

His insurance company will pay for all damages up to the insured amount. And maybe some other restitution will be paid. And that will be the end of it.

Really the way it should be I think. This man will never forget this, and it will haunt him. Forever. No sense and damaging more lives by dragging it out. Like some places in the world. Past is past.

I see this attitude of money can/will bring dropping of charges for those who have it, against those who do not have it, as one of the unforgivable attitudes in this old world.

I guess those well to do, who regularly break laws can carry a gunny sack full of money to weasel out of their self inflicted legal problems. What about those without these means, do they carry a weapon and finish off any surviors and get the witnesses also?

It certainly would add another side to TAT's chase for the holiday makers that come to visit Thailand.

[wprime]

wprime post # 4

It's an old (03-09) CLK 200. They're cheaper than a new Camry.

Having assessed the value and worth of the vehicle what do you estimate the value and the worth of the deceased is to their surviving family.

Those deceased are irreplaceable hence we must surely be thinking exotic car price for a human life say 50,000,000. baht?

Based on Thai common law he'll probably be worth from 30,000 to 100,000. The car looks to have at least 500,000 baht of damages and considering he was drunk, he will probably get the maximum fine for vehicular homicide of 20,000 baht.

Looks like it will be a very costly night of drinking for him.

You reckon they will fix the car wprime looks like a write off to me,i am no expert though.

Difficult to say from a photo, but even if they scrapped it for parts he'll still get around 500,000 baht for it so considering the car's value of 1.1M that's only 600,000 baht of damages.

[casindonet]

A female relative of Mr. Chaidole later arrived at the police station and expressed her willingness to pay any compensation to Ms. Yaowalak. She also asked the reporters not to photograph Mr. Chaidole, explaining that she does not want the incident to make it to the news as she is a high-ranking military officer.

Do I detect a bit of Hi-So here? Totally disgusting. I hope it is on every television station news report and in every newspaper front page.

Photos of both of them I hope....MBK manager & the hi-so high ranking military officer.

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[ChrisY1]

His insurance company will pay for all damages up to the insured amount. And maybe some other restitution will be paid. And that will be the end of it.

Really the way it should be I think. This man will never forget this, and it will haunt him. Forever. No sense and damaging more lives by dragging it out. Like some places in the world. Past is past.

I think your'e right here.....he will pay compensation and what ever other costs......

I doubt he'll be locked away, but likely get a suspended sentence.....

He wont forget it completely, but it will become unimportant to him when the case is settled........definately will not haunt him forever......!

[Thaiisnotrequired]

Don't worry, as you can see, Don't worry, as you can see he is already planning to become a monk for 1 week, and all will be forgiven, once a BIB take has been established also.

TIT for TAT. He's doing the right thing. He needs to get his car back on the road for after his wat visit, his relative will cover the family's arse, and hey presto, a few bob, and all is karma. Vomit vomit.

[ChrisY1]

A female relative of Mr. Chaidole later arrived at the police station and expressed her willingness to pay any compensation to Ms. Yaowalak. She also asked the reporters not to photograph Mr. Chaidole, explaining that she does not want the incident to make it to the news as she is a high-ranking military officer.

Do I detect a bit of Hi-So here? Totally disgusting. I hope it is on every television station news report and in every newspaper front page.

Photos of both of them I hope....MBK manager & the hi-so high ranking military officer.

Sent from my GT-I9200 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app

)...They're in a different world......terrible self serving people.....rich and trash!

[EvilDrSomkid]

His insurance company will pay for all damages up to the insured amount.

No, they won't if he was drunk.

I am skeptical this guy will do any time at all. However, 2M to the family would be reasonable. 30-100k an insult.

[cheekychops]

I only hope that they don't care what kind of car he was driving or who he was. He killed some poor person, thats the end of it. Throw the book at him

What book?

He'll pay some money to the family, the family will be richer and happier and the manager will get a promotion

[rkidlad]

His insurance company will pay for all damages up to the insured amount. And maybe some other restitution will be paid. And that will be the end of it.

Really the way it should be I think. This man will never forget this, and it will haunt him. Forever. No sense and damaging more lives by dragging it out. Like some places in the world. Past is past.

I don't drink and drive because I am worried about going to prison. I don't drink and drive because I might injure or god forbid kill someone.

Drink driving is completely selfish and vulgar. Throw the book at this guy and some extra for being so flippant about it all.

[cheekychops]

A female relative of Mr. Chaidole later arrived at the police station and expressed her willingness to pay any compensation to Ms. Yaowalak. She also asked the reporters not to photograph Mr. Chaidole, explaining that she does not want the incident to make it to the news as she is a high-ranking military officer.

Do I detect a bit of Hi-So here? Totally disgusting. I hope it is on every television station news report and in every newspaper front page.

Photos of both of them I hope....MBK manager & the hi-so high ranking military officer.

Sent from my GT-I9200 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app

)...They're in a different world......terrible self serving people.....rich and trash!

rich and trash?

A clever joke about the truck yah?