Lite Beer Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Dangerous Phuket Volvo driver surrendersEakkapop Thongtub A worker recovers the crunched Volvo V70 from the scene. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub PHUKET: The driver who abandoned his red Volvo V70 after crashing it into lamppost in Srisoonthon on Wednesday (July 22) has surrendered himself to police.Chamnan Intham, 48, arrived at Thalang police station at 10:30am yesterday (July 24), said Lt Suporn Muangkhai.“He said he panicked after the accident, so he and his friend fled the scene,” he said.Both men suffered only minor injuries in the crash, he added.Chamnan saved police a search, as they already had his identification card, which was left behind in the wreck. (See story here.)“Mr Chamnan was charged with reckless driving and damaged to public property,” Lt Suporn said. “He also provided proof that his insurance will pay for all damage to the light pole.”Lt Suporn did not reveal what Mr Chamnan said caused the accident.Source: http://www.thephuketnews.com/dangerous-phuket-volvo-driver-surrenders-53358.php -- Phuket News 2015-07-25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dahinni Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 drunken like usual Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 drunken like usual Exactly, sobered up now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamKangMan Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 (edited) drunken like usual Yes, and as in many cases here, thank Buddha only hit a pole, and didn't kill an innocent road user. Wealthy enough to have a Volvo, but not wealthy enough to hire the pathetic excuse for public transport on Phuket. Given no real affordable public transport options here, most chose to drive under the influence. It's the danger we ALL face on the roads here. Edited July 25, 2015 by NamKangMan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kannikapor88 Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 “He said he panicked after the accident, so he and his friend fled the scene,” he said. cause he was drunk as a skunk ... Too bad they were not killed - now they are gonna kill someone else and get 500B fine - only a matter of time ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattaya28 Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 "Panicked" and fled the scene. Makes a change from the common excuse of the driver "Was Confused". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brit_Doggie Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Being an almost life long biker and you bikers amongst us will agree it had to be a volvo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigt3365 Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 They should have a law here like the one back in the US. Leaving the scene of an accident is a really big deal. It would stop a lot of this silliness. Maybe...LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkey4u Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 "Panicked" and fled the scene. Makes a change from the common excuse of the driver "Was Confused". Most Thai drivers are "confused" Just look at what side of the road they drive on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felt 35 Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 "Panicked" and fled the scene. Makes a change from the common excuse of the driver "Was Confused". Most Thai drivers are "confused" Just look at what side of the road they drive on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little mary sunshine Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Panicked....until the BAC was in the normal range Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lokie Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Couple of observations from the pic; - Looking at likely speed of impact (full chat) the Volvo has stood up well - So has the battery - Would not like to get a dig off the guy who originally owned the watch hanging off the wrist of that rescue worker lol... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToddinChonburi Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Everyone's a winner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remi080 Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Volvo for life Little thai modify , and up you go for the next crash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sviss Geez Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Being an almost life long biker and you bikers amongst us will agree it had to be a volvo. How do bikes and bikers come into this single vehicle incident? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 A baiting flame post has been removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobb Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Driver surrenders after fleeing so he does not get arrested for being high on drugs and alcohol . Smart Thai move and lesser fine or jail term! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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