A tense road rage incident unfolded on 23 March at a red-light junction in Kanchanaburi municipality, when a motorcyclist drew a gun on a 63-year-old driver, causing panic among nearby motorists. The confrontation, captured on video and widely shared online, showed the armed man pointing the weapon while both men argued in the middle of traffic. Other road users fled the scene fearing for their safety before police intervened and brought the situation under control. Get today's headlines by email The incident occurred at a traffic light intersection in front of the Jong Charoen housing estate. According to reports, the dispute stemmed from a prolonged driving altercation, with both parties allegedly cutting in front of each other over several hundred metres before stopping at the junction. The motorcyclist, wearing a helmet and face mask, then pulled out a firearm and pointed it at the older driver. Police later identified the man as a forensic officer attached to the Kanchanaburi Provincial Police. He told investigators he believed the older driver had first drawn a weapon to threaten him, prompting him to respond by producing his own firearm. The situation escalated into a heated verbal exchange while both remained at the lights. However, the accused driver, Mr Sitthichai, 63, denied threatening the officer with a gun. He stated he had only been carrying the registered firearm after visiting his ancestors’ graves and feared leaving it at home would be unsafe. He claimed the weapon had slipped from under his seat during sudden braking, leading to a misunderstanding that he had drawn it intentionally. Authorities confirmed that while the firearm was legally registered, Mr Sitthichai did not have a permit to carry it in public. As a result, police at Mueang Kanchanaburi Police Station have charged him with carrying a firearm in a public place without reasonable cause. Both men were taken in for questioning following the incident. Pictures courtesy of Daily News The case highlights ongoing concerns over road rage incidents and firearm possession in Thailand, particularly when disputes escalate rapidly in public spaces. The viral footage has drawn public attention to the risks posed by confrontations involving weapons on busy roads. Daily News reported that investigations are continuing, and police are expected to proceed with legal action based on the findings. Further clarification may emerge as authorities review video evidence and witness statements. AQM4J0b7DEVZNsbR807EGB-XOtDffPyS7ySqk-K3UXJqiY7ySY65cZvVJS4DFj_t4_XmyZU8VR7a6bp6bBN1D_nLIPGuOiRw--LxBmY-XA.mp4 Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Dailynews 24 Mar 2026
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