rooster59 Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Police drunk-driving crash lands six in hospital, sparks outrage Eakkapop Thongtub Phang Nga Police last night had to stave off local residents angry after a police officer reeking of alcohol slammed into two motorbikes and a car - leaving six people injured - then fleeing the scene. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub PHUKET: An off-duty police officer reeking of alcohol leaving six people injured after his pickup truck crossed Phetkasem Rd and crashed into them – before the officer fled the scene – last night (Sept 9) has outraged local residents in Phang Nga Town. More than 30 residents gathered at Phang Nga Muang District Police Station last night, calling for police to test the officer for alcohol and ensure justice is served in conducting their investigation. Phanom Munthathung, 21, who was one the people knocked down by the policeman’s pickup truck, filed a formal complaint, which was received by Phang Nga Town Police Deputy Chief Lt Col Janepob Buthkinaree. “I was driving my motorbike, bringing my mother from Phang Nga Town market back to our home in Tak Daet District, at about 9pm,” Mr Phanom said. A friend of Mr Phanom’s family, Anit Saiburi, was travelling with them, with his two daughters on another motorbike, he added. “While driving past the Provincial Water Authority on Phetkasem Rd, a pickup truck came across the road and hit both motorbikes,” he said. The pickup also hit a car, driven by Nisara Chamason, 34, who was driving home to Nop Pring District. The pickup truck, with Phang Nga licence plates, then fled the scene. As he and his mother were not seriously injured, Mr Phanom picked up his motorbike and gave pursuit. “I followed the pickup back to Phang Nga Town market, and I called out for people there to help stop the driver from getting away,” Mr Phanom said. However, the pickup continued until it reached the temple grounds of Wat Mongkol Sutthawas, where the driver finally stopped. Full story: http://www.thephuketnews.com/police-drunk-driving-crash-lands-six-in-hospital-sparks-outrage-59058.php#i9TdEyR3ATcqBvcl.97 -- © Copyright Phuket News 2016-09-10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 A policeman drunk !! WOW !!then running away i cannot believe that. The police are such upstanding people, the thought of 1 doing such a thing is unbelievable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somtamnication Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 He stopped inside a temple? LOL. Can't make this stuff up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Phang Nga, phuket's newest town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilSA1 Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Police transparency at its best when it effects their own. I hope the 2 kids are not badly hurt. Wish the residents well in their endeavours for justice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sahibji Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 not a very good example by the officer concerned. this is high handedness and should be brought to justice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sahibji Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 3 hours ago, NeilSA1 said: Police transparency at its best when it effects their own. I hope the 2 kids are not badly hurt. Wish the residents well in their endeavours for justice. this is not fair treatment and a poor role model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitker Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 If one can get his liver ruptured from hanging himself with a sock, I guess it must be quite easy here to establish that the alcohol smell came from a spilled bottle, that he ran running for help for the victims, that the bikes and parked cars were driving backwards and hit his car... In a word, just innocent, no need for action except maybe some financial claims for the victims to pay his car scratches He's part of the best whom reputation can't be tarnished, remember Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatproblem Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Surely he should lose his job over this ,opps ,Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Croc Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Why is this Phang Nga story in the Phuket forum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOTIRIOS Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 ...sadly so representative of things here.... ...name...title...rank...connection....do what you please.... ...will any justice be served.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 14 minutes ago, Old Croc said: Why is this Phang Nga story in the Phuket forum? I sent a report yesterday. No action yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waldroj Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Like everyone in authority in Thailand - lead by example (bad example, that is). The acronym for Responsibility, Accountability, and Trustworthiness sums these guys up perfectly - they are RAT's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelepulse Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 57 minutes ago, whatproblem said: Surely he should lose his job over this ,opps ,Thailand Nah, he'll probably get a promotion for thinking quick on his feet. When in trouble, head to the temple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamgeorgeallen Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 1 hour ago, whatproblem said: Surely he should lose his job over this ,opps ,Thailand no he would have paid for his job so he owns it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacChang Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 "However, the pickup continued until it reached the temple grounds of Wat Mongkol Sutthawas, where the driver finally stopped. " The police officer then left his vehicle and shaved his head. He became a.... Monk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gandalf12 Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 2 hours ago, sahibji said: not a very good example by the officer concerned. this is high handedness and should be brought to justice. Don't throw the book at him, throw the whole library Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natway09 Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 If this was not so tragic it would be funny. Holiday on inactive duty maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisemonkey Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 8 hours ago, Somtamnication said: He stopped inside a temple? LOL. Can't make this stuff up. "Sanctuary!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish monger Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Did the motor bike drivers have licences...? Did the driver of the car have a licence...?Because where I come from, it's tough sht for you if you don't.... You shouldn't have been on the road in the first place....! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc46 Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Nice example,,,Piece of shit,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 10 hours ago, Somtamnication said: He stopped inside a temple? LOL. Can't make this stuff up. Planning to start his 1 week or month penance as a monk immediately! He must be forgiven completely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notowork Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 6 hours ago, fish monger said: Did the motor bike drivers have licences...? Did the driver of the car have a licence...?Because where I come from, it's tough sht for you if you don't.... You shouldn't have been on the road in the first place....! ????? There are no excuses for the actions of this policeman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunroaming Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 He will be transferred to an inactive post to sleep it off. Then all will be forgotten though probably not forgiven by the victims. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulic Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 The thin blue line (brown here) circles the waggons and closes ranks around the world. Thailand may take it to a whole new level but police cover ups are SOP worldwide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Police name drunk-driving hit-and-run officer, two remain in hospital Yutthawat Lekmak Phang Nga Police had to stave off local residents angry after a police officer reeking of alcohol slammed into two motorbikes and a car - leaving six people injured - then fled the scene. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub PHANG NGA: -- The police officer facing drunk-driving charges after he landed six people in hospital in Phang Nga last Friday night (Sept 10) has been released on B20,000 bail, and police are still waiting on blood-alcohol test results from the Phang Nga Hospital, which police still say will take a week to confirm. Phang Nga Police, however, have finally released the name of the officer charged: Sub Lt Thanom Haesathit of Phang Nga Muang Police Station. Phang Nga Provincial Police Chief Col Suwat Kaewprom confirmed to the press that Sub Lt Thanom is facing charges of reckless driving causing injury and fleeing the scene of an accident. “We are gathering all information for this case and will send it to court,” Col Suwat said. “Sub Lt Thanom has been released on B20,000 bail,” he added. Full story: http://www.thephuketnews.com/police-name-drunk-driving-hit-and-run-officer-two-remain-in-hospital-59088.php -- © Copyright Phuket News 2016-09-14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canopus1969 Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 police still say will take a week to confirm blood-alcohol test Pathetic, an hour or two at the most - the Police are simply incompetent if they take a week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Chance Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Isn't this why so many expats live in Thailand, so they can get away with DD ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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