Police driver kills mother and injures children in Kamphaeng Phet

Thairath•Society•2d ago

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A police officer crashed his pickup truck into a motorcycle, killing the mother and seriously injuring her two daughters in Kamphaeng Phet province.

•The accident occurred on July 18, 2026, in Kamphaeng Phet province.
•Ms. Piyawadee, age 40, died while her two daughters, aged 20 and 16, were seriously injured.
•Police Sub-Lieutenant Kriangkrai, age 53, admitted to causing the crash but denied being intoxicated.
•An eyewitness claimed the pickup truck hit the motorcycle from behind and the driver smelled of alcohol.

•On July 18, 2026, a pickup truck driven by Police Sub-Lieutenant Kriangkrai crashed into a motorcycle carrying three people.
•Ms. Piyawadee died from the accident, while Ms. Nicha and Ms. Nanchicha were seriously injured and admitted to the ICU.
•On July 19, 2026, Police Sub-Lieutenant Kriangkrai visited Wat Khlong Pla Ra Samakkhi Tham to apologize and provide funeral expenses to the family.
•Police Sub-Lieutenant Kriangkrai stated the accident happened because the vehicle slid down a slope and he lost control.
•An eyewitness stated the pickup truck hit the motorcycle from behind and that Police Sub-Lieutenant Kriangkrai appeared dazed and smelled of alcohol.
•Ms. Nanchicha remains unconscious and is being treated in the ICU with a broken leg.
•Mr. Arnon, the brother of the deceased, expressed concern over the children's living expenses and the lack of support from the children's father.
•Police Sub-Lieutenant Kriangkrai pledged to provide further financial compensation and support for the children's education after the funeral.

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Piyawadee(ปิยวดี)

The 40-year-old motorcycle driver who died in the accident.

Kriangkrai(เกรียงไกร)

A 53-year-old Police Sub-Lieutenant who drove the pickup truck that caused the accident.

Nicha(นิชา)ℹ️

The 20-year-old daughter of Ms. Piyawadee who was seriously injured.

Nanchicha(นันชิชา)

The 16-year-old daughter of Ms. Piyawadee who was seriously injured and remains unconscious.

Arnon(อานนท์)ℹ️

The 35-year-old brother of Ms. Piyawadee.

Wat Khlong Pla Ra Samakkhi Tham(วัดคลองปลาร้าสามัคคีธรรม)

The temple where the funeral rites for Ms. Piyawadee were held.

Khlong Lan Phatthana Subdistrict(ตำบลคลองลานพัฒนา)

The location of Wat Khlong Pla Ra Samakkhi Tham.

Khlong Lan District(อำเภอคลองลาน)ℹ️

The district in Kamphaeng Phet province where the events took place.

Kamphaeng Phet Province(จังหวัดกำแพงเพชร)ℹ️

The province where the accident and subsequent funeral occurred.