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Anti-Graft Official Apologizes to Rider's Family, Promises Responsibility for Fatal Crash

Anti-Graft Official Apologizes to Rider's Family, Promises Responsibility for Fatal Crash

Matichon•Society•1d ago

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A senior official from Thailand's National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has apologized and pledged full responsibility for a fatal road accident involving a motorcycle rider, attributing his lack of awareness to heavy rain.

  • •Jirong Kohmor, Director of the NACC's Investigation and Special Operations Bureau, admitted to causing a fatal accident on Ratchaphruek Road on May 27th.
  • •The accident resulted in the death of a 43-year-old rider after his motorcycle was hit by Jirong's pickup truck.
  • •Jirong confessed to driving under the influence of alcohol and has been charged with drunk driving causing death, a charge he admitted to, while denying charges related to negligent driving and hit-and-run.

Overview

  • •On May 27, 2024, Jirong Kohmor drove a pickup truck, colliding with the motorcycle of Sarunrin (surname withheld).
  • •Jirong Kohmor visited the Bang Sri Muang Police Station on May 29, 2024, for questioning.
  • •Jirong Kohmor stated, 'I express my condolences and apologize to the deceased's family, and also apologize to the NACC for impacting the organization's image' due to the incident.
  • •Jirong Kohmor claimed heavy rain obscured his perception of the collision, stating, 'I claimed that it was raining heavily while driving back, so I didn't know I had collided, only feeling like another vehicle hit mine.'
  • •Jirong Kohmor affirmed his commitment, stating, 'I affirm that I will fully take care of and be responsible for the deceased's family, in terms of damages and compensation within my capabilities.'
  • •Jirong Kohmor confessed to the charge of 'driving under the influence of alcohol, causing death', while denying accusations of negligent driving and hit-and-run.
  • •Jirong Kohmor is scheduled to attend the deceased's funeral and all subsequent ceremonies.
  • •The NACC will consider disciplinary action against Jirong Kohmor according to its procedures.

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Key Quotes

Jirong Kohmor
"I express my condolences and apologize to the deceased's family, and also apologize to the NACC for impacting the organization's image."
ขอแสดงความเสียใจและขอโทษต่อครอบครัวของผู้เสียชีวิต รวมถึงขอโทษต่อสำนักงาน ป.ป.ช. ที่ทำให้เกิดผลกระทบต่อภาพลักษณ์ขององค์กร
Jirong Kohmor
"I affirm that I will fully take care of and be responsible for the deceased's family, in terms of damages and compensation within my capabilities."
ยืนยันว่าจะดูแลและรับผิดชอบครอบครัวผู้เสียชีวิตอย่างเต็มที่ ทั้งในเรื่องค่าเสียหายและการเยียวยาตามกำลังที่ตนสามารถทำได้
Jirong Kohmor
"I claimed that it was raining heavily while driving back, so I didn't know I had collided, only feeling like another vehicle hit mine."
อ้างว่าช่วงที่กำลังขับรถกลับนั้นฝนตกหนักจึงไม่รู้ว่าได้มีการชน แต่รู้สึกว่าเหมือนจะมีรถมาชนรถตนเท่านั้น

Key Entities

Person

Jirong Kohmor(นายจรงค์ เกาะเหมาะ)
Director of the Investigation and Special Operations Bureau at Thailand's National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), involved in a fatal traffic accident.
Sarunrin (surname withheld)(นายศรนรินทร์ (สงวนนามสกุล))
A 43-year-old rider who died as a result of a traffic accident with Jirong Kohmor.

Organization

National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC)(สำนักงานคณะกรรมการป้องกันและปราบปรามการทุจริตแห่งชาติ (ป.ป.ช.))ℹ️
The organization where Jirong Kohmor serves as Director of the Investigation and Special Operations Bureau.

Place

Ratchaphruek Road(ถนนราชพฤกษ์)
The location where the fatal traffic accident involving Jirong Kohmor and Sarunrin occurred.
Bang Sri Muang Police Station(สภ.บางศรีเมือง)
The police station where Jirong Kohmor was questioned and processed after the fatal traffic accident.