rooster59 Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Phuket Aussie expat faces reckless driving and drunk driving charge Eakkapop Thongtub PHUKET: An Australian expat today (July 16) faces being charged with drunk and reckless driving after he allegedly drove his new vehicle into several other vehicles in Cherng Talay leaving three people injured and then fleeing the scene. Cherng Talay Police Chief Col Serm Khawnnimit received a call at 4:30am this morning from Baan Pasak resident Mr Somchai Choomrak, 52, where it was stated that a foreigner, who appeared to be drunk, had driven his new car into many vehicles on Soi Pasak leaving three people injured. The man then fled the scene and drove to a house further along the soi before dumping the car in the middle of the road and disappearing into his house. One injured person was taken to Thalang hospital, while two others continued to go to work with minor injuries after the crash police were told. Officers led by Lt Sathaporn Thongthep arrived in the area to meet with Mr Somchai, a saleng driver, who was standing next to the abandoned red plated grey Honda Jazz. Police were led to the home where the foreigner had entered and knocked at the door. The foreigner, named as 39-year old Paul Vockler, who police also said was drunk, answered the door. Lt Sathaporn said, “We could smell alcohol on the man as soon as he opened the door, we also noticed that his mouth was bleeding.” Full story: http://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-aussie-expat-faces-reckless-driving-and-drunk-driving-charges-58282.php#eFKdLRzmg28v4zLy.97 -- Phuket News 2016-07-16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Silly bugger .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HooHaa Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 It's hard to tell from the picture, but is he a vegan as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavisH Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Should have said he was simply to distressed to be breathalized. Seems to work for hiso Thais... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzzi850m2 Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Another quality expat. Many soon adapt to the Thais regarding driving. Good luck getting your car insurance paying for that, I doubt any car insurance will pay if the driver is over the limit. So looks like an very expensive night out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweatalot Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 (edited) he should be punished. Justly, and appropriate - like Thai people. This means of course his punishment will be much milder than what Jenphap will get or the girl who killed nine, or the red bull perp.... Edited July 16, 2016 by sweatalot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelepulse Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Let me pipe in for NKM here. "if the price of a taxi or tuk tuk was reasonable, this wouldn't have happened". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monty1412 Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Stupid person....... give him the equivalent fine and licence disqualification period he would get back home...we dont need more drunks on the road here...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcfish Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Having to recover from a massive hangover in a steaming hot Thai jail cell should be punishment enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkyarddog Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Just goes to show you that Aussies are very good at assimlating into a culture when they immigrate to another country.He not only was DWI,he crashed the car,caused injury AND FLED THE SCENE TOO. He is now officially Thai. Well done Lad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickmouse1 Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 He has to don the frock else deported to Central or northern Australia. ..he won't crash into anyone there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxin Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Interesting comments in the article about the alcohol limit depending on how long you have had your license. I'm wondering if the 5 year rule is for Thai driving licenses only Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfaroukh Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Hope he spend some good time in monkey house Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrainLife Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 I just do not understand people who drink (a little or a lot) and drive, especially in Thailand, (but back home usually have turn in not drinking or stay overnight), where public transport is everywhere and cheap. I have a motorbike and yes I drink, sometimes way too much, but when I go out I already take a mototaxi to my drinking place/bar and another one back. Spending hundreds/thousands of baht on drinking (and girls/guys), but not wanting to spend a 50-200 baht on safety for others and yourself. Just stupidity I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deli Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 He surely drank only after reaching his home and the servant drove the car. Just tell 'em a hi-so BS story and all will be fine. Or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nakhonandy Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Interesting, had this been a Thai the Hang em High lot would have been full on by now. This guy deserves the book thrown at him, he could have killed someone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maoro2013 Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 He surely drank only after reaching his home and the servant drove the car. Just tell 'em a hi-so BS story and all will be fine. Or not?[/quote remember he is an alien. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sahibji Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 some people do not know their limits. he was drunk and driving. he then smashes into several vehicles and flees the scene, a farang, sticking out like a sure thumb in a foreign land. deserves what is coming to him. i am surprised he did not get beaten up by the other drivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Just shows that its not a typical Thai thing but that foreigners do hit and run too. Hope they throw the book at him, I have no problem with people using drugs, alcohol included but the moment they start driving cars or motorbikes when under the influence they are total idiots in my book and deserve everything they get. Stupid idiot.. can spend loads of money on alcohol but not a couple of 100 or even a 1000 bt on a taxi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcfish Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 (edited) Interesting, had this been a Thai the Hang em High lot would have been full on by now. This guy deserves the book thrown at him, he could have killed someone! because its not fair. He followed the Thai rules by getting drunk and then driving and did the right thing and ran away. Its what he read on Tv and thought that it was just the way your supposed to do it here, you know when in Rome do as the Romans do. Im sure if he explains this politely to the judge they will let him go Edited July 16, 2016 by mcfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanukjim Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Let me pipe in for NKM here. "if the price of a taxi or tuk tuk was reasonable, this wouldn't have happened". The price I am sure was much more reasonable that night then his future cost..And you are wrong ,Your statement should read "If the idiot was not drunk" this might not have happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolgeoff Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 he will spend time in the Bangkok Hilton a heavy fine and of course no insurance payout.good night out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swissbie Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Interesting comments in the article about the alcohol limit depending on how long you have had your license. I'm wondering if the 5 year rule is for Thai driving licenses only Yes, caught my attention too. Does somebody now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swissbie Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 I just do not understand people who drink (a little or a lot) and drive, especially in Thailand, (but back home usually have turn in not drinking or stay overnight), where public transport is everywhere and cheap. I have a motorbike and yes I drink, sometimes way too much, but when I go out I already take a mototaxi to my drinking place/bar and another one back. Spending hundreds/thousands of baht on drinking (and girls/guys), but not wanting to spend a 50-200 baht on safety for others and yourself. Just stupidity I guess. A little or a lot? If you just drink a glass of wine to lunch or dinner you're not only within the legal limit, you're also not drunk. Ever thought about rest alcohol the next day when you say sometimes you're drinking way too much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 he will spend time in the Bangkok Hilton a heavy fine and of course no insurance payout.good night out I seriously doubt it. He will pay the usual light fine (1,000 baht) and a big back hander. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOTIRIOS Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 ...sadly....he is not experienced in disappearing....after all he is a visible minority.... ...a Thai would have disappeared in the woodwork and reappeared a few days later claiming brake failure...or brakes stuck....or a dog in the street... ...and nothing more would have come of it..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psimbo Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Let me pipe in for NKM here. "if the price of a taxi or tuk tuk was reasonable, this wouldn't have happened". You forgot baht buses! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useronthenet Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Don't bother with the breathalyzer, the picture tells it all ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swerver Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Interesting comments in the article about the alcohol limit depending on how long you have had your license. I'm wondering if the 5 year rule is for Thai driving licenses only Interesting Law. Never heard of such a Law before. Maybe I should go back to Law School to update my JD Degree. When I attended Law School Drunk was DRUNK, there were no different levels. But then of course I didn't go to Law School in Thailand either. How much is the alcohol limit when you have your driver license for the past half century??? Waiting to see the half century limit. LOL in LOS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expatoz Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Dont think he is aussie with a name like that.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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