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Rider Punches PCC Director, Apologizes and Accepts Blame

Rider Punches PCC Director, Apologizes and Accepts Blame

Thairath•Society•1d ago

Reader Briefing

A rider who punched the Director of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has apologized and accepted responsibility for his actions, citing emotional distress over the death of a fellow rider in a DUI incident.

  • •A rider named Thanat Boonmak punched the Director of the NACC, Mr. Jarong Moh Koh, at a funeral.
  • •The rider claims his actions were due to anguish over a fellow rider being killed by the NACC Director while driving under the influence.
  • •Thanat Boonmak has apologized, accepted blame, and offered to cover medical expenses, vowing to control his emotions in the future.

Overview

  • •On May 29, an incident occurred at Wat Thung Kru, Bangkok.
  • •Thanat Boonmak, a rider, punched Jarong Moh Koh, Director of the NACC.
  • •Thanat Boonmak acted out of anguish because the NACC Director allegedly drove under the influence and killed a fellow rider.
  • •The deceased rider, Sornarin Nakongsri, was reportedly hit and killed by Jarong Moh Koh's pickup truck on May 29.
  • •Thanat Boonmak stated, 'I want to apologize and accept responsibility for hitting the other party.'
  • •Thanat Boonmak also said, 'If I meet the other party next time, I can definitely control my emotions.'
  • •Thanat Boonmak, accompanied by his lawyer, met with police at Thung Kru Police Station on May 30, 2026, to demonstrate sincerity.
  • •Police have not yet filed charges against Thanat Boonmak as the victim has not filed a complaint.

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Key Quotes

Thanat Boonmak
"I want to apologize and accept responsibility for hitting the other party. If there are medical expenses, I am ready to compensate."
ตนอยากขอโทษและยอมรับผิด ที่ไปต่อยคู่กรณี หากมีค่ารักษาพยาบาลคู่กรณี ตนพร้อมชดใช้
Thanat Boonmak
"If I meet the other party next time, I can definitely control my emotions."
หากพบกับคู่กรณีในครั้งหน้าตนสามารถระงับอารมณ์ได้แน่นอน

Key Entities

Person

Rider(ไรเดอร์)
A delivery rider involved in an altercation at a funeral.
NACC Director(ผอ.ป.ป.ช.)
The Director of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) who was allegedly involved in a fatal DUI incident and was later punched.
Jarong Moh Koh(นายจรงค์ เหมาะเกราะ)
Director of the Bureau of Investigation and Special Affairs at the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), who allegedly caused a fatal accident while driving under the influence.
Sornarin Nakongsri(นายศรนรินทร์ นาคงสี)
A young rider who was allegedly killed by being run over by the NACC Director's pickup truck.
Thanat Boonmak(นายธนัท บุญมาก)
The rider who physically assaulted the NACC Director at a funeral, citing emotional distress.
Taweesak Saiyot(นายทวีศักดิ์ ซ้ายยศ)
The volunteer lawyer providing legal assistance to Thanat Boonmak.
Pol. Col. Joompol Sinsiriphong(พ.ต.อ.จุมพล สินศิริพงษ์)
The Superintendent of Thung Kru Police Station, who met with Thanat Boonmak and his lawyer.

Organization

National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC)(สำนักงานคณะกรรมการป้องกันและปราบปรามการทุจริตแห่งชาติ (ป.ป.ช.))ℹ️
The national agency investigating corruption, whose director was involved in a fatal DUI incident and subsequent altercation.

Place

Thung Kru Police Station(สน.ทุ่งครุ)
The police station where Thanat Boonmak and his lawyer presented themselves.
Wat Thung Kru(วัดทุ่งครุ)
The temple where the funeral of the deceased rider was held and the altercation occurred.
Bang Rak Noi Interchange(ถนนต่างระดับบางรักน้อย)
The location where the fatal accident involving the NACC Director and the rider allegedly occurred.
Bang Sri Muang Police Station(สภ.บางศรีเมือง)
The police station where the NACC Director was initially taken and processed for the fatal accident.