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Narathiwat Police Officer’s Collision Sparks Controversy: Reckless Driving Charge Looms

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In the sleepy early hours of a Saturday morning, the quiet streets of Narathiwat suddenly echoed with the screeching sounds of turmoil. The cause? None other than a police officer from the Chanae Police Station, whose ill-timed bout with exhaustion, or so he claims, led to a high-stakes collision that left two motorcycles wrecked and three lives turned topsy-turvy.

At precisely 5:12 a.m. on the morning of January 18th, this saga of vehicular mayhem unfolded, forever imprinted on the memories of those involved. Our protagonist in this real-life drama—a deputy superintendent donned in a police T-shirt—plowed his sedan into two unsuspecting motorcycles, leaving an array of debris scattered across the road like confetti post-celebration. While his sedan’s front bumper took a bruising knock, it was the human toll that painted a graver picture. A critical injury befell one of the motorcyclists, while another man and his young son, who were coasting along on their motorbike that fateful morning, ended up nursing painful chest injuries.

But hold your gasps, dear readers—for the plot thickens with allegations of the police officer turning the fiasco into a game of cat-and-mouse. CCTV footage dramatically unveiled by Channel 8 thrust this tale into prime time. The video suggests the officer failed to hit the brakes after the crash, leaving locals to band together in hot pursuit, like a scene straight out of a high-adrenaline action flick.

One fearless local turned into a citizen journalist, capturing the confrontation with the officer on video. Accusations of intoxication were flung into the digital void—”Drunk driving!” declared the masses—but the officer stood his ground, denying such claims with the vigor of a defense attorney. And while some might say he steered clear of a temporary ruckus, others argued he was just executing a strategic retreat to the safety of the police station, when the scene’s temperature rose to boiling point thanks to agitated onlookers.

To add a twist to this evolving narrative, the Chanae Police Station’s official Facebook page confirmed that the bumbling driver was, indeed, one of their own. However, amongst the confirmation, they left the pleadings for transparency dangling with a deafening silence on whether their ambitious officer took a sobriety test after his automotive antics. Predictably, this omission sent ripples of skepticism through the realm of the internet’s ever-watchful netizens. Fueling the rumor mill, commenters demanded more data and debunked the official account, convinced the video evidence painted a picture contrary to the officer’s claims.

As for the fate of our lawman on the lam, he’s now under the magnifying glass of Section 390 of the Criminal Law, grappling with charges of reckless driving with injury-causing consequences. Will the scales of justice see him to face a mere month behind bars or slap him with a ten-thousand-baht slap on the wrist—or perhaps both?

While the embellishments of other sensational happenings echoed throughout Thailand—from a clever conman cloaked in a monk’s robes in Khon Kaen to the thuds of forgotten dowries and highway humdrum—the narrative of our wayward officer remains, for now, a noteworthy chapter. As the sun set on that tumultuous day, what lingered in the air was an invitation to stay tuned, with bated breath, for updates on our three injured souls and the unfolding karma that awaits the fatigued officer of Narathiwat.

26 Comments

  1. Joe January 20, 2025

    This officer’s actions are inexcusable. He should be held accountable for nearly endangering lives!

    • Larry Davis January 20, 2025

      I totally agree, Joe. If it was a civilian, there wouldn’t be any tolerance for such reckless driving.

      • grower134 January 20, 2025

        We’re making judgments without all the facts. Let’s see what the investigation reveals first.

    • Anna B January 20, 2025

      But accidents happen. Maybe it really was exhaustion, not alcohol or recklessness.

  2. Sophia January 20, 2025

    Crazy how quickly they’re dismissing intoxication claims without a sobriety test. Smells fishy!

    • Mike T. January 20, 2025

      Exactly! They just want to protect their own. Without a proper test, it’s all hearsay.

      • Sophia January 20, 2025

        The power dynamics are so unbalanced. This needs public scrutiny!

  3. Nancy P. January 20, 2025

    Even if he wasn’t drunk, falling asleep while driving is a sign of negligence. The victims deserve justice.

    • grower134 January 20, 2025

      Negligence, yes. But it could happen to anyone. Harsh penalties won’t solve these issues.

  4. Rusty88 January 20, 2025

    Police seem to have ‘get out of jail free’ cards in too many places. It erodes public trust.

  5. Pat January 20, 2025

    The officer being chased by locals like in a movie makes this even more surreal. Thank goodness for CCTV!

    • Larry D January 20, 2025

      It’s quite the spectacle, Pat. But technology is a double-edged sword.

  6. Ronnie J. January 20, 2025

    Why the rush to judgment? There could be unseen pressures for police on such long shifts.

    • Cathy January 20, 2025

      That’s true, but being in a position of authority should come with more responsibility, not less.

  7. Ella January 20, 2025

    How is it okay for the police station to avoid answering key questions? It’s maddening!

    • Larry D. January 20, 2025

      Sadly, that’s often how it goes. They circle wagons until the noise dies down.

      • Ella January 20, 2025

        Transparency is supposed to be the norm, not the exception. Citizens have rights too!

  8. Lizzy96 January 20, 2025

    Fatigue or not, the outcome was devastating. The victims need care and compensation ASAP!

    • Larry Davis January 20, 2025

      Compensation should be non-negotiable. Those injuries won’t just heal overnight.

  9. Samwise January 20, 2025

    I bet the general public will forget about this in a month and nothing will change, as usual.

    • Joe January 20, 2025

      It’s sad but likely true. Immediate outrage often fizzles without long-term pressure.

  10. Maddie G January 20, 2025

    Thailand has made strides with road safety awareness, but stories like this make you question it.

  11. Tom January 20, 2025

    Isn’t it strange how justice works differently for a uniformed individual? It’s unjust.

  12. Claire January 20, 2025

    Intoxicated or not, a police officer should be setting an example, not creating chaos.

    • Rusty88 January 20, 2025

      Exactly, Claire. The badge shouldn’t be a shield for misconduct.

  13. MaxPower January 20, 2025

    Will the court really take this seriously, or is this more smoke and mirrors?

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