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NACC Director Promotion for Drunk Driver Opposed; Rider's Family Seeks Justice

NACC Director Promotion for Drunk Driver Opposed; Rider's Family Seeks Justice

Thairath•Society•8h ago

Reader Briefing

A NACC director's promotion is met with strong opposition following a fatal drunk-driving incident, as the victim's family seeks justice.

  • •A director of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), Mr. Jaron Krahmok, is accused of drunk driving and causing a fatal accident.
  • •The victim's family and friends expressed concern about fairness and requested a thorough investigation.
  • •Former MP Watchara Phetthong vehemently opposes Mr. Jaron's promotion, calling for the order to be revoked and for disciplinary and criminal investigations.
  • •Mr. Jaron initially admitted to drunk driving but denied other charges, offering compensation.

Overview

  • •On May 27, 2026, Mr. Jaron Krahmok, Director of the Investigation and Special Affairs Bureau of the NACC, drove a pickup truck while intoxicated and collided with Mr. Sornnarinn Nakongsri's motorcycle, resulting in Mr. Sornnarinn's death.
  • •Mr. Jaron Krahmok drove a pickup truck and collided with a motorcycle.
  • •Mr. Jaron Krahmok drove while intoxicated, with an alcohol level of 189 mg%.
  • •Mr. Sornnarinn Nakongsri, a rider, suffered a severed arm and died at the scene.
  • •Mr. Jaron Krahmok was charged with driving under the influence causing death, reckless driving causing death, and leaving the scene of an accident.
  • •Mr. Jaron Krahmok partially admitted to the first charge, acknowledging he was drunk, but denied the other two charges.
  • •On May 30, 2026, the victim's family visited the police station to follow up on the case's progress and provide further statements.
  • •Ms. Viyada Nakongsri, the victim's sister, stated that the offered compensation of 500,000 THB is insufficient due to her brother's responsibility to support two children.

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Key Quotes

Watchara Phetthong
"Request to review and revoke this order, and to set up a committee for disciplinary, criminal, and ethical investigation to establish a uniform standard."
ขอให้ทบทวนยกเลิกคำสั่งนี้พร้อมตั้งกรรมการสอบสวนวินัย อาญา และจริยธรรมให้เป็นมาตรฐานเดียวกัน
Viyada Nakongsri
"I see it as creating an image rather than sincerity, because the incident footage has many points inconsistent with the statement."
ตนมองว่าเป็นการสร้างภาพมากกว่า เพราะจากคลิปเหตุการณ์วันเกิดเหตุที่มีหลายประเด็นที่ไม่สอดคล้องกับคำให้สัมภาษณ์
Watchara Phetthong
"The NACC organization must be straightforward; do not use privilege to protect officials who drive drunk and kill people."
องค์กร ป.ป.ช.ต้องตรงไปตรงมา อย่าใช้อภิสิทธิ์ปกป้องข้าราชการเมาแล้วขับรถชนคนตาย

Key Entities

Person

NACC Director(ผอ.ป.ป.ช.)
Director of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) accused in a fatal drunk-driving incident and subsequent promotion controversy.
Mr. Jaron Krahmok(นายจรงค์ เกราะเหมาะ)
Director of the Investigation and Special Affairs Bureau of the NACC; implicated in a fatal drunk-driving accident.
Mr. Sornnarinn Nakongsri(นายศรนรินทร์ นาคงสี)
The motorcycle rider and victim who died in the traffic accident caused by the NACC director.
Mr. Watchara Phetthong(นายวัชระ เพชรทอง)
Former Member of Parliament (MP) for the Democrat Party, who is actively protesting the promotion of Mr. Jaron Krahmok.
Mr. Surapong Intharatavorn(นายสุรพงษ์ อินทรถาวร)
Secretary-General of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), who issued the order for Mr. Jaron Krahmok's promotion.
Mr. Thanat Boonmak(นายธนัท บุญมาก)
A volunteer lawyer and friend of the deceased rider, who assaulted Mr. Jaron Krahmok at Wat Thung Khru.
Mr. Suchart Trakoonkasemsuk(นายสุชาติ ตระกูลเกษมสุข)
Chairman of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), whose network is alleged to be behind Mr. Jaron Krahmok's promotion.

Organization

National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC)(สำนักงานคณะกรรมการป้องกันและปราบปรามการทุจริตแห่งชาติ (ป.ป.ช.))ℹ️
The government agency where the accused director, Mr. Jaron Krahmok, is employed and from which his promotion order originated.
'2 To' and '2 Or' (2 ต. และ 2 อ.)
A faction or network within the NACC, believed to be connected to the Chairman, whose influence is alleged to be the reason for Mr. Jaron's promotion.

Place

Bang Sri Muang Police Station(สภ.บางศรีเมือง)
The police station where Mr. Jaron Krahmok reported to and where the initial charges were filed.
Wat Thung Khru(วัดทุ่งครุ)
The temple where the funeral rites for the victim, Mr. Sornnarinn Nakongsri, were held, and where an altercation occurred.
Thung Khru Police Station(สน.ทุ่งครุ)
The police station where Mr. Thanat Boonmak reported himself to clarify his involvement in the incident at Wat Thung Khru.