Former Exec meets police over hit-and-run, denies drunk driving

Thairath•Society•17d ago

Reader Briefing

Former mobile executive denies drunk driving in hit-and-run case, citing fear for safety after collision.

•A former senior executive of a major mobile carrier, identified as Mr. Saharat, met with police regarding a hit-and-run incident.
•Mr. Saharat denies being drunk while driving and claims he left the scene due to safety concerns.
•The incident, involving a rear-end collision, occurred on Nawamin Road on January 7, 2026.

Overview

•On January 7, 2026, at 21:00, a collision occurred on Nawamin Road, involving Mr. Saharat and an online merchant.
•On May 13, 2026, at 14:00, Mr. Saharat, an ex-mobile executive, visited the Lat Phrao Police Station to acknowledge charges.
•Mr. Saharat stated he was not drunk driving and left the scene due to a perceived unsafe situation with many people.
•Mr. Saharat claims he mistakenly went to the wrong police station (Kok Krarm) before reporting to Lat Phrao Police Station three days later, due to misunderstanding the jurisdiction.
•The victim had reported the incident, including claims of erratic behavior and refusal to take an alcohol test, to the 'Sai Mai Tong Rod'เพจ.
•The hit-and-run charge carries a penalty of up to 3 months imprisonment, a fine of 2,000-10,000 THB, or both.
•The charge of drunk driving cannot be filed due to the lack of scientific evidence (alcohol level) after several months.
•Legal proceedings will continue for the hit-and-run charge and a counter-charge of assault filed by Mr. Saharat, for which he needs a forensic medical certificate.

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Key Quotes

Mr. Saharat

"This is a traffic case that can be negotiated and conciliated, but the other party has not negotiated, so it must proceed according to legal process."

คดีนี้เป็นคดีจราจร สามารถเจรจาไกล่เกลี่ย ประนีประนอมกันได้ แต่ที่ผ่านมาฝั่งคู่กรณีไม่ไกล่เกลี่ยด้วย จึงจำเป็นต้องให้เป็นไปตามกระบวนการของกฎหมาย

Mr. Saharat

"I confirm that on the day of the incident, I did not drink alcohol, so I was not drunk driving. The reason for driving away from the scene was because the situation was not good, with many people, fearing for safety."

ยืนยันว่าในวันเกิดเหตุตนไม่ได้ดื่มเครื่องดื่มแอลกอฮอล์ จึงไม่ได้เมาแล้วขับ ส่วนที่ต้องขับรถออกจากที่เกิดเหตุ เนื่องจากสถานการณ์ไม่ค่อยดี มีคนเยอะหวั่นไม่ปลอดภัย.

Key Entities

Person

Mr. Saharat(นายสหรัฐส์)

Former senior executive of a mobile carrier identified as the driver involved in a hit-and-run incident.

Mr. Ekalak(นายเอกลักษณ์)

The online merchant who is the victim in the hit-and-run incident.

Pol. Lt. Col. Ekapot Manee(พ.ต.ต.เอกพจน์ มณี)

Investigating senior officer at Lat Phrao Police Station receiving the suspect.

Pol. Maj. Nuson Krityachote(พ.ต.ท.นุสรณ์ กฤติยะโชติ)

Deputy Superintendent (Investigation) and head of the investigation team at Lat Phrao Police Station.

Place

Lat Phrao Police Station(สน.ลาดพร้าว)

The police station where the hit-and-run case is being investigated and where Mr. Saharat reported.

Nawamin Road(ถนนนวมินทร์)

The location where the hit-and-run incident took place.

Kok Krarm Police Station(สน.โคกคราม)

The police station Mr. Saharat mistakenly visited after the hit-and-run incident.

Organization

Sai Mai Tong Rod Page(เพจสายไหมต้องรอด)

A page that the victim reported to regarding the hit-and-run incident.