NACC Official Denies DUI Despite High Blood Alcohol Level

Thairath•Society•1d ago

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An official from Thailand's anti-corruption agency claims he wasn't driving a vehicle involved in a fatal accident, despite a high blood alcohol reading.

•A director of the National Anti-Corruption Commission's (NACC) Investigation Bureau, Jirong Krawmor, was found to have a blood alcohol content of 189 mg%, exceeding legal limits.
•The NACC official is accused of driving a pickup truck that struck and killed a delivery rider on a bridge in Nonthaburi province.
•Despite the evidence and the rider's death, Jirong Krawmor continues to deny he was the driver.

Overview

•On May 28, 2026, Jirong Krawmor was detained by Bang Sri Muang Police for blood alcohol testing.
•Jirong Krawmor's blood alcohol level was recorded at 189 mg%, significantly exceeding the legal limit.
•Jirong Krawmor repeatedly stated, 'I wasn't driving. Even if I'm drunk, I wasn't driving,' during his detention.
•Police are investigating Jirong Krawmor, identified as the Director of the NACC's Investigation and Special Affairs Bureau.
•Jirong Krawmor is accused of driving a pickup truck that caused a fatal collision with a motorcycle rider.
•The incident resulted in the death of a motorcycle delivery rider on the Bang Rak Noi elevated bridge.
•The Secretary-General of the NACC initially reported that there was no confirmation of drunk driving and no alcohol test was conducted, classifying it as an accident.
•Police have charged Jirong Krawmor with three offenses: drunk driving causing death, reckless driving causing death, and fleeing the scene of an accident.

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Key Quotes

Jirong Krawmor

"I wasn't driving. Even if I'm drunk, I wasn't driving."

ผมไม่ได้ขับ ต่อให้พี่เมา พี่ก็ไม่ได้ขับ

Jirong Krawmor

"I wasn't driving. Even if I'm drunk, I wasn't driving."

พี่ไม่ได้ขับ ต่อให้พี่เมา พี่ก็ไม่ได้ขับ

Key Entities

Person

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

The official accused of the fatal DUI incident, identified as Jirong Krawmor.

Jirong Krawmor(นายจรงค์ เกราะเหมาะ)

The Director of the Investigation and Special Affairs Bureau of the Office of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) accused in a fatal hit-and-run incident.

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

Deputy Commander of Nonthaburi Provincial Police who confirmed the charges and blood alcohol level.

Pol. Col. Phumisith Tangwitdecha(พ.ต.อ.ภูมิสิษฐ์ ตั้งวิทย์เดชา)

Superintendent of Bang Sri Muang Police Station involved in the investigation.

Organization

Office of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC)(สำนักงาน ป.ป.ช.)ℹ️

The anti-corruption agency where the alleged perpetrator, Jirong Krawmor, serves as Director of the Investigation Bureau.

Bang Sri Muang Police Station(สภ.บางศรีเมือง)

The police station that detained Jirong Krawmor and conducted the blood alcohol test.

Place

Nonthaburi Province(จังหวัดนนทบุรี)ℹ️

The province in Thailand where the fatal accident occurred on the Bang Rak Noi elevated bridge.