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Dangerous Overtaking at Khao Laem Yai Sparks Outrage

Dangerous Overtaking at Khao Laem Yai Sparks Outrage

Khaosod•Society•53m ago

Reader Briefing

A dashcam video showing a car dangerously overtaking on a double solid line at Khao Laem Yai has sparked online condemnation and calls for legal action.

  • •The incident occurred on November 14, 2026, at Khao Laem Yai, Mae Nam Subdistrict, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani Province.
  • •A driver overtook a bus by crossing a double yellow solid line on a slope, nearly colliding with another vehicle.
  • •The incident was shared via the 'Ruam Phon Khon Ko Samui' Facebook page.
  • •The driver's actions potentially violate four different legal charges.

Overview

  • •The incident took place on a 4-lane road with double yellow solid lines at Khao Laem Yai in Ko Samui, Surat Thani, following rain that left the road slippery.
  • •A car accelerated to overtake a large bus by crossing the double solid line into the opposite lane on a curve and slope.
  • •The driver of the vehicle recording the clip honked the horn and braked urgently to avoid a head-on collision.
  • •The overtaking vehicle managed to steer back into its own lane narrowly avoiding an accident.
  • •The footage posted on the 'Ruam Phon Khon Ko Samui' Facebook page led to widespread online condemnation of the driver's negligence.
  • •Netizens suggested the clip be sent to the Department of Land Transport and police to penalize the driver via fines, license seizure, or point deduction.
  • •The driver's behavior potentially violates Section 21, Section 46, Section 43 (4), and Section 43 (8) regarding traffic safety and prohibited overtaking.

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Key Entities

Place

Khao Laem Yai(เขาแหลมใหญ่)
The location of the dangerous overtaking incident in Ko Samui.
Mae Nam Subdistrict(ต.แม่น้ำ)
The subdistrict where Khao Laem Yai is located.
Ko Samui District(อ.เกาะสมุย)ℹ️
The district where the incident occurred.
Surat Thani Province(จ.สุราษฎร์ธานี)ℹ️
The province where the incident occurred.

Organization

Ruam Phon Khon Ko Samui(รวมพลคนเกาะสมุย)
The Facebook page that shared the dashcam video of the incident.
Department of Land Transport(กรมขนส่งทางบก)
The government agency suggested by netizens to receive the evidence for penalizing the driver.

Law

Section 21(มาตรา 21)
Law regarding the violation of double yellow solid lines.
Section 46(มาตรา 46)
Law regarding overtaking in prohibited areas such as curves and slopes.
Section 43 (4)(มาตรา 43 (4))
Law regarding reckless driving that may cause danger to persons or property.
Section 43 (8)(มาตรา 43 (8))
Law regarding driving without regard for the safety of others.