MFU Doctor mediation fails after hitting students

Thairath•Society•1d ago

Reader Briefing

A Mae Fah Luang University doctor's first mediation session with the families of three students injured or killed in a car accident ended without a settlement on compensation.

•Dr. Kamol Ratchakhom hit a group of Mae Fah Luang University students on August 25, resulting in two deaths and one severe injury.
•Mediation took place on September 15, 2026, at Ban Du Police Station.
•The victims' families requested 8 million baht per person, while the doctor initially offered lower amounts.
•Dr. Kamol Ratchakhom provided a total initial remedy payment of 250,000 baht to be shared among the families.

Overview

•On August 25, Dr. Kamol Ratchakhom drove into a group of motorcycles at the Nang Lae intersection in Chiang Rai.
•The accident resulted in the death of Ms. Nichapa Phromtong on August 25 and Ms. Alfarin Kasao on August 29, while Ms. Phatchareeporn Nakornchan remained severely injured.
•Dr. Kamol Ratchakhom presented garlands and apologized to the families during mediation on September 15, 2026.
•Dr. Kamol Ratchakhom expressed intention to undergo ordination to dedicate merit to the deceased.
•Compensation negotiations remain unresolved as the families' demand of 8 million baht per person exceeds the doctor's initial offers.
•Dr. Kamol Ratchakhom paid a collective initial sum of 250,000 baht to be divided among the three affected families.
•Investigators at Ban Du Police Station are gathering evidence, including CCTV, to prosecute Dr. Kamol Ratchakhom for reckless driving causing death and severe injury.
•If the parties cannot agree on compensation, the case is expected to move to court-led mediation.

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Key Entities

Person

Kamol Ratchakhom(กมล ราชคม)

A medical doctor at Mae Fah Luang University who caused a car accident involving students.

Nichapa Phromtong(นิชาภา พรมตอง)

A first-year student who died at the scene of the accident on August 25.

Alfarin Kasao(อัลฟาริน กาซอ)

A student who was severely injured and later died on August 29.

Phatchareeporn Nakornchan(พัชรีพร นครจันทร์)

A student who was severely injured and remains under close medical care.

Rattanapol Bangngern(รัตนพล บั้งเงิน)

Deputy Superintendent (Investigation) of Ban Du Police Station acting as a mediator.

Phanuwat Atsungnern(ภานุวัฒน์ อาจสูงเนิน)

The investigating officer in charge of the case at Ban Du Police Station.

Bandit Singhabut(บัณฑิต สิงหบุตร)

The lawyer representing the injured and deceased students' families.

Organization

Mae Fah Luang University(มหาวิทยาลัยแม่ฟ้าหลวง)ℹ️

The university where Dr. Kamol Ratchakhom teaches and where the victims were students.

Ban Du Police Station(สภ.บ้านดู่)

The police station where the legal process and mediation are being conducted.

Place

Nang Lae Intersection(สามแยกไฟแดงนางแล)

The location in Nang Lae Subdistrict, Mueang Chiang Rai District, where the accident occurred.