Update: Driver Under Influence of Drugs Arrested After Massive Collision Across Three Bangkok Districts

On July 19th, 2024, Tha Kham police provided updates on the July 17th incident where a four-wheel truck driver caused a massive collision involving 29 vehicles in the Rama 2 area, Bangkok.
Read about a truck driver who was apprehended after a hit-and-run spree damaging 29 vehicles and injuring ten people across three Bangkok districts.
Pol. Col.

Lertsak Khiamsap, the superintendent of Tha Kham Police Station, stated that the driver, Kiatchai, is currently receiving treatment at PMG Hospital under police guard, according to Pol. Col.

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Lertsak’s blood tests revealed the presence of amphetamines in Kiatchai’s blood system. Once discharged, Kiatchai will face multiple charges, including reckless driving, fleeing the scene, and driving under the influence of drugs.

Pol. Col. Lertsak mentioned that the truck used in the incident’s ownership is still being investigated. The registered owner, identified only as Somkiat, reported that the truck and a backhoe were stolen from Bang Pu, Samut Prakan, on July 6th.

Somkiat had previously sold the truck to Kiatchai under a contract requiring four-month monthly payments. After one month, Kiatchai allegedly could not make payments and returned the car to Somkiat on June 27th.

According to Somkiat, the truck was then parked at Somkiat’s parking lot, which was locked and gated.

On the night of the theft, Kiatchai and accomplices reportedly broke the gate’s lock and drove the truck away, likely using a duplicate key, according to Somkiat.

The truck is impounded at the Tha Kham police station, and Bang Pu officers will handle the case. Kitchen and his accomplices will face additional charges of nighttime theft and possession of stolen property.

Pol. Col. Lertsak concluded that further investigations are ongoing to identify all involved parties and ensure legal proceedings are followed.