Wiriya’s Wild Ride: High-Speed Chase and Arrest Shocks Nakhon Pathom

In the heart of Nakhon Chai Si district, nestled within Nakhon Pathom province, a rather spectacular series of events unraveled involving none other than a daring 27-year-old driver named Wiriya. On what seemed like an ordinary day, February 17, Wiriya had a significant lapse in judgment, involving a fuel station heist, a thrilling police chase, and the inevitable crash that made it surely unforgettable for those involved.

The escapade began with Wiriya making a pit stop at a gas station along the busy Phetkasem Road, filling up his hefty six-wheel truck without so much as a glance towards his wallet. Surely $86, or 2,920 baht, might not have seemed like a small amount to most, but Wiriya, fueled by bravado and perhaps something a tad more potent, decided his money was best kept where it was—as he hit the gas pedal and took off.

Close behind with a sense of duty and a dash of adrenaline was a gas station employee, hot on Wiriya’s trail on a trusty motorcycle. Wiriya’s audacious escape brought him into the watchful gaze of the Highway Police Thammasala unit. Meanwhile, Police Colonel Phakphon Suchon and Deputy Superintendent Kla Sombatpiboon orchestrated a swift operation to intercept the runaway trucker. The chase barreled through the district, alighting on Borommaratchachonnani Road in Song Khanong subdistrict—a scene that resembled more action thriller than real-life drama.

However, the plot thickened. Upon the first interception, Wiriya spun a tangled web of denial, but the truth was soon to be unearthed. In a plot twist worthy of the silver screen, Wiriya requested a bathroom break, only to pull a vanishing act, commandeering someone else’s vehicle in hopes of extending his freedom.

The police continued their pursuit, and the thrilling chase encountered its climax at yet another red-light intersection. Wiriya, demonstrating a complete disregard for the rules of the road, bulleted through the intersection, inevitably colliding with a civilian’s vehicle. With his truck finally incapacitated, the story took a somber turn as the reckless ride ended in Wiriya’s immediate arrest and a necessary visit to Nakhon Chai Si Hospital.

Behind the scenes of this reckless adventure was a cocktail of illicit activities confided by Wiriya himself during subsequent questioning. His candid confession revealed that he had purchased two methamphetamine pills, a deal orchestrated for a mere 100 baht, marking the underlying cause of his spontaneous crime spree. As expected, drug tests performed later confirmed the telltale signs of narcotics use.

Now facing an array of charges including vehicle theft, driving under the influence, narcotics consumption, and the daringly bold escape attempt, Wiriya finds himself in the firm grips of the law—awaiting further legal proceedings at the Nakhon Chai Si Police Station.

Wiriya’s tale of misadventure serves as a cautionary anecdote with a riveting tale of cause and consequence against the usually tranquil backdrop of Nakhon Pathom. In a world where the ordinary often overshadows the extraordinary, snippets like these provide a snapshot of life’s unpredictable rhythmic dance—often paving the way for far-reaching repercussions.