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Police Lieutenant Colonel Somsak’s Reckless Crash in Narathiwat Sparks Arrest and Accountability Debate

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In the heart of Narathiwat, a sleepy province in Thailand’s south, the early morning tranquillity on January 18th was shattered by an unfortunate and rather unexpected series of events. Picture this: the clock had just nudged past 5:12 am when a thunderous crash echoed down the Chanae-Du Song Yo Road. The cause? A wayward sedan driven, surprisingly, by a man of the law—a deputy superintendent from the local police station, with an illustrious name now unveiled as Police Lieutenant Colonel Somsak.

What began as a simple commute twisted dramatically into a scene of chaos, tangling metal, and upended lives. Witnesses stared in shock as the footage caught what words struggled to convey—a sedan, careening out of control, blustering into two unsuspecting motorcycles. Among the flurry of debris, three were left injured, with one person fighting for their life.

The local diehards surely recognized the driver, clad in a police T-shirt, denying any whiff of alcohol despite the evident failing of sobriety tests. His explanation was one of sheer exhaustion, a story rather hard to swallow given the swirling cloud of alcoholic fumes marking the air around him. Taking center stage—ironically, a law enforcer—a parallel saga unfolded, where law met alleged lawlessness.

Amidst the gathering crowd, murmurs of disbelief echoed as the disgraced officer attempted a theatrical denial of fledgling intentions to escape. Yet, contrary to his claims, witnesses insisted otherwise, having seen this officer make a hasty retreat post-collision. The local community, ever vigilant, peeled back the guise, all while a circling overhead camera captured the whole floundering script for posterity.

In the ticking hours that followed, Chanae Police Station openly admitted the sobering truth—one of their own had indeed flung all caution into the icy wind that morning. A statement on their social media assured the public that Somsak, in a half-hearted measure, returned to engage with the witnesses, but left for the police den, claiming refuge from the heated crowd’s wrath.

And now, dear reader, onto the tale’s most dramatic twist. As the pieces of this ghastly puzzle slowly fell into place, it emerged that Somsak’s saccharine-coated excuse crumbled under scrutiny. The evidential breathalyzer test painted quite a different picture—213 milligrams per cent of alcohol joyfully coursing through his veins, undermining his earlier claims of pure, work-induced lethargy. Here was a high-stakes lesson—a sober officer in a not-so-sober dilemma.

Gravely acknowledging his faux pas, Somsak extended a modest olive branch. Visits to the tainted hospital rooms saw him gifting each of the three injured parties 5,000 baht—an offering for medical expenses, sprinkled with promises of future compensation. Perhaps it was an act of repentance, or perhaps a bid to dull the sharp corners of justice closing in.

Driven into this cul-de-sac of recklessness, Somsak was promptly charged under Section 390 of the Criminal Law. As legal proceedings sauntered along, ruminations of up to a one-month reprieve behind bars, or a fine of up to 10,000 baht, danced at the legal horizon. For Somsak, what lay ahead appeared to be quite the scholarly lesson on the consequences spinning straight out of a certain blue uniform’s role.

And so, as Narathiwat’s tales touch the cool dawn once more, this crash leaves echoes that linger. Perhaps a story to retell by some roadside cafe over strong cups of coffee, or a lesson scribbled on the blackboard of law enforcement training rooms. This was more than just a crash—a narrative of accountability, or lack thereof, and the unexpected places it can unfold, even in the arms of those sworn to uphold the peace.

28 Comments

  1. Larry D January 21, 2025

    This is just another example of police thinking they’re above the law.

    • grower134 January 21, 2025

      But isn’t he being charged now? Seems like accountability is happening.

      • Samantha Lee January 21, 2025

        Being charged doesn’t undo the harm he’s caused. It’s more about who he harmed rather than the punishment.

    • Larry D January 21, 2025

      Exactly. Accountability would be swift justice and reforms to prevent this behavior.

  2. JoeyB January 21, 2025

    I’m not convinced a small fine or a month in jail will change anything. The system needs a complete overhaul!

    • Ben January 21, 2025

      True, it’s a slap on the wrist, but that amount of alcohol in his system proves he was negligent!

      • justiceSeeker January 21, 2025

        And being police, he should face harsher punishment to set an example for others.

  3. Linda Wu January 21, 2025

    The compensation to the victims seems paltry. 5,000 baht? That’s just insulting.

    • Elena January 21, 2025

      Agreed, it’s hardly enough for medical expenses, let alone compensating for trauma.

      • JoeyB January 21, 2025

        Sadly, it’s often just a gesture, not genuine support. This needs attention.

    • Linda Wu January 21, 2025

      Right, gestures don’t heal wounds or pay hospital bills.

  4. Sean P. January 21, 2025

    I’m really curious about who gave him the police shirt if he was off duty.

    • grower134 January 21, 2025

      That’s a good point! Might be he’s abusing his privilege even outside his duty.

  5. historybuff January 21, 2025

    Does anyone remember that similar case a few years back? It seems like these incidents repeat over time without real consequences.

  6. truthseeker January 21, 2025

    Hand detergent to your fate… what a disgrace to the uniform!

    • JoeyB January 21, 2025

      Yes, but remember it’s an individual act; not all officers are the same.

      • Zahra J. January 21, 2025

        True, but it’s these actions that bring disrepute to the entire force.

  7. Oliver K. January 21, 2025

    This story makes me mad! A police officer engaging in reckless behavior while ordinary people suffer the consequences is unacceptable.

  8. Samantha Lee January 21, 2025

    What bothers me most is the audacity to deny being intoxicated despite such evident proof.

    • truthseeker27 January 21, 2025

      Denial is often the first recourse for those who can’t face their wrongs.

  9. Angela R. January 21, 2025

    Perhaps stricter internal policies for officers could prevent this type of behavior?

    • Linda Wu January 21, 2025

      Internal policies only work if they’re enforced consistently. Many officers might think they’re untouchable.

  10. Ben January 21, 2025

    What if Somsak was genuinely tired from an intense shift? Could be a factor that led to poor decisions.

    • JoeyB January 21, 2025

      Tired or not, blood alcohol levels suggest he made deliberate choices leading to this disaster.

  11. grower134 January 21, 2025

    Whatever happened to ‘serve and protect’? This conduct is just the opposite.

    • Sean P. January 21, 2025

      It’s tarnished by a few who abandon the core principles of law enforcement.

  12. Zahra J. January 21, 2025

    These incidents shouldn’t just end in fines. There should be plans to reform behavior in the police force.

  13. Oliver K. January 21, 2025

    Hopefully, this case garners enough media attention to influence needed change.

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