Mother petitions Chonburi police over footballer's death

Khaosod•Society•1h ago

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A mother and her family petitioned the Chonburi Provincial Police to accelerate the pursuit of a Chinese national who killed her son in a vehicle accident.

•Ms. Wipawi and her family sought justice for her son, Tommy, a footballer in Pattaya.
•The accident occurred on February 20, where a Chinese man named Mr. Wang Khian reversed a pickup truck into Tommy's motorcycle.
•Despite an arrest warrant being issued, the suspect has not been captured seven months after the incident.
•The family has incurred over 1.2 million baht in expenses and faces documentation issues for reimbursement.

Overview

•On February 20, Mr. Wang Khian reversed a grey Toyota pickup truck into Mr. Tommy's motorcycle in front of Bubpha Restaurant, Nong Prue, Bang Lamung, Chonburi.
•Mr. Tommy sustained severe injuries and died at the hospital.
•An arrest warrant was issued for Mr. Wang Khian, but the suspect has not been apprehended as of September 16, 2026.
•Ms. Wipawi and her family have spent over 1.2 million baht and cannot process expense claims because the suspect's signature is missing from documents.
•On September 16, 2026, Ms. Wipawi, her Swedish husband, and Representative Ja King from Sai Mai Tong Rod visited the Chonburi Provincial Police Headquarters to request an expedited investigation.
•Pol. Col. Settha Maklon, Superintendent (Investigation) of the Chonburi Provincial Police, received the complaint and will propose the matter to the Commander of the Chonburi Provincial Police.
•The Chonburi Provincial Police will order Nong Prue Police Station to accelerate the tracking of the suspect and proceed according to legal steps.

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Key Entities

Person

Wipawi(วิภาวี)

The mother of the deceased footballer who petitioned for justice.

Tommy(ทอมมี่)

A footballer from a famous team in Pattaya who died after being hit by a reversing vehicle.

Wang Khian(หวัง เขียน)

A Chinese national and driver of the pickup truck who is the subject of an arrest warrant.

Ja King(จ่าคิง)

A representative from Sai Mai Tong Rod who accompanied Ms. Wipawi.

Settha Maklon(เศรษฐา มากล้น)

Superintendent (Investigation) of the Chonburi Provincial Police who received the complaint.

Organization

Sai Mai Tong Rod(สายไหมต้องรอด)

An organization represented by Ja King to assist in the petition.

Chonburi Provincial Police Headquarters(บก.ภ.จว.ชลบุรี)

The police headquarters where the family filed the petition.

Nong Prue Police Station(สภ.หนองปรือ)

The police station responsible for the investigation and the issuance of the arrest warrant.

Place

Phatthanakan Road, in front of Bubpha Restaurant, Nong Prue, Bang Lamung, Chonburi(ถนนพัฒนาการ หน้าร้านอาหารบุบผา ต.หนองปรือ อ.บางละมุง จ.ชลบุรี)

The location where the vehicle accident occurred.