NACC Director Faces Charges for Drunk Driving Fatality

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A senior official from the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) will face three charges, including drunk driving resulting in a fatality, with police expressing confidence in the evidence despite the suspect's high rank.

•A Director from the NACC's Investigation Bureau is to be charged with drunk driving causing death after colliding with a rider.
•The incident occurred on May 27, 2026, on Ratchaphruek Road in Nonthaburi.
•Police state they are not concerned about the suspect's high rank, citing strong evidence.
•Another individual, a friend of the suspect, also had an alcohol level exceeding the legal limit but was not charged as they were not driving.

Overview

•On May 27, 2026, at 23:00, a fatal accident occurred on Ratchaphruek Road, Nonthaburi, involving a pickup truck and a motorcycle rider.
•A rider, identified as Mr. Sornarin Nakongsri, aged 43, was killed in the accident.
•The driver of the pickup truck was identified as Mr. Jaroeng Krawmor, aged 52, Director of the NACC's Investigation and Special Affairs Bureau.
•Mr. Jaroeng's blood alcohol level was found to exceed the legal limit.
•Pol. Col. Chokchai Khanajaroen, Deputy Commander of Nonthaburi Provincial Police, stated that three charges will be pressed against Mr. Jaroeng.
•The charges include driving under the influence causing death, reckless driving causing death (Penal Code Section 291), and fleeing the scene without rendering assistance.
•Mr. Jaroeng was at the police station to have his alcohol level measured after the incident.
•A friend of Mr. Jaroeng, who arrived at the scene by taxi, also underwent an alcohol test and was found to have exceeded the legal limit but was not charged as they were a passenger.

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Key Quotes

Pol. Col. Chokchai Khanajaroen

"I am not concerned that the suspect is a high-ranking official, as there is confirmation of the wrongdoing. There are also eyewitnesses and physical evidence that are quite consistent."

ไม่หนักใจที่ผู้ต้องหาเป็นเจ้าหน้าที่ระดับสูง เพราะมีข้อมูลยืนยันการกระทำความผิดอยู่แล้ว พยานบุคคลก็มี พยานวัตถุ พยานต่างๆ ค่อนข้างจะสอดคล้องต้องกัน

Key Entities

Person

Director of the NACC Investigation Bureau(ผอ.สำนักสืบสวนฯ ป.ป.ช.)

The individual charged with drunk driving causing a fatality and facing multiple charges.

Pol. Col. Chokchai Khanajaroen(พ.ต.อ.โชคชัย คณะเจริญ)

Deputy Commander of Nonthaburi Provincial Police who is handling the case and planning to press charges.

Mr. Sornarin Nakongsri(นายศรนรินทร์ นาคงสี)

The deceased rider who was killed in the drunk driving accident.

Mr. Jaroeng Krawmor(นายจรงค์ เกราะเหมาะ)

The driver of the pickup truck and Director of the NACC Investigation and Special Affairs Bureau, accused of drunk driving resulting in death.

Organization

NACC(ป.ป.ช.)ℹ️

The organization where the accused individual holds a directorial position.

Nonthaburi Provincial Police(ภ.จว.นนทบุรี)

The regional police division responsible for the area where the accident occurred.

Bureau of Investigation and Special Affairs(สำนักสืบสวนและกิจการพิเศษ)

The specific bureau within the NACC where the accused individual serves as Director.

Nonthaburi Forensic Police(ตำรวจพิสูจน์หลักฐาน จ.นนทบุรี)

The forensic unit that examined the vehicles involved in the fatal accident.

Place

Bang Sri Muang Police Station(สภ.บางศรีเมือง)

The police station that received the report of the fatal accident.

Ratchaphruek Road(ถนนราชพฤกษ์)

The location where the fatal traffic accident occurred.

Bang Rak Noi Interchange Bridge(สะพานต่างระดับบางรักน้อย)

A specific landmark near the site of the fatal accident on Ratchaphruek Road.

Law

Penal Code Section 291(ป.อาญา ม.291)

The legal statute pertaining to causing death through negligence, which is one of the charges against the suspect.