Intoxicated Crash in Nonthaburi: Korn’s Drunk Driving Incident

In the serene early hours of Nonthaburi, tranquility was shattered by the jarring sound of metal colliding with metal. It was just past the witching hour, around 1:20 a.m., when a black Toyota Altis, driven by a rather inebriated Korn, rammed into a parked police patrol vehicle. The scene unfolded dramatically outside a convenience store that stood vigil opposite Soi Wat Lat Pla Duk, on the well-trodden Kanchanaphisek Road, within the Bang Rak Phatthana subdistrict, cradled in the heart of the Bang Bua Thong district.

Our protagonist of poor choices, the 36-year-old Korn, found himself with a blood alcohol level tilting the scale at 181 milligrammes percent—a veritable celebration, far surpassing the legal limits. Unfortunately, this was one party that turned south, quite literally smashing into a parked police pickup truck. The police vehicle, a silent sentinel with its lights flashing, had been temporarily stationed as officer Krisanath and his partner Sub-Lieutenant Yongyut were conducting a routine check.

The narrative took a turn for the chaotic shortly after Yongyut stepped out to register at a roadside checkpoint. Fates intertwining had Korn and his reckless speed crashing into the patrol truck with youthful impatience, causing not only a metallic symphony of crumpling fenders but also leaving a story’s worth of vehicle damage in its wake. In the aftermath, Officer Krisanath, aged 35, bore the weight of this collision with a back injury whilst Korn was left dealing with the discomforting embrace of chest pain.

As if the drama on Kanchanaphisek Road wasn’t enough, another story was brewing just a stone’s throw away in the form of the Poh Teck Tung Foundation’s rescue workers. Like unsung heroes, they arrived with timely grace, whisking the wounded men to Bang Bua Thong Hospital. A breathalyzer was deemed necessary, confirming what was suspected—Korn’s blood was more spirited than any celebration, clocking in at a staggering 181mg%.

Officer Krisanath, now a bit of an unwilling storyteller, recounted the series of events. He, alongside his superior Yongyut, were patrolling, lights aglow, when the universe decided five minutes after Yongyut’s exit to bring Korn’s unplanned arrival. Of course, with legalities and protocol in mind, Korn was whisked away for further medical examinations. The wheels of justice are already rolling with the anticipation of questioning and perhaps even drunk driving charges looming like the monsoon clouds over Thailand.

As we pivot to the bustling chaos of Bangkok, our gaze shifts to the tragic juxtaposition of another road mishap where disaster struck in the Pattanakarn area. It’s a tale where a six-wheel truck allegedly defied custom and consequence by running a red light, claiming the life of a respected traffic officer from Khlong Tan Police Station. The plot thickens with the driver standing firm, sworn by the green light’s witness at the fateful moment.

In Thailand’s ever-evolving news, from criminal escapades to heart-wrenching human tales, a multitude of stories unfold. Notably, a recent headline featured a disturbing incident in Udon Thani where a woman was arrested for trafficking teens at a karaoke bar, adding another thread to the rich tapestry of current events weaved with adventure, mystery, and tragedy.

As always, the Land of Smiles presents a mosaic of vibrant stories to be explored, each a testament to the resilient, sometimes reckless, spirit coursing through its veins. Who knows what tomorrow will bring? For now, Nonthaburi’s roads remain vigilant, their stories waiting to be rewritten.