Van driver apologizes for aggressively tailgating ambulance

Khaosod•Society•17d ago

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A van driver has apologized for aggressively tailgating and flashing lights at an ambulance, explaining he was rushing to the bank before it closed.

•A van driver in Nakhon Ratchasima aggressively tailgated and flashed lights at an ambulance carrying a patient.
•The van driver explained he was in a hurry to complete a bank transaction before closing time.
•The incident occurred on May 13, 2026, and the van driver contacted the ambulance driver to apologize on May 13, 2026, at 9:00 PM.

•On May 13, 2026, an emergency ambulance transporting a patient was aggressively tailgated and flashed by a van in Dan Khun Thot district, Nakhon Ratchasima.
•The van driver stated the aggressive behavior occurred due to a rush to conduct bank transactions before the bank closed.
•A van driver exhibited aggressive driving, including tailgating, flashing high beams, and honking, towards an ambulance.
•The aggressive driving by the van endangered the patient being transported and other road users, causing fear and distress.
•On May 14, 2026, the van driver contacted the ambulance driver to apologize for the incident.
•The van driver apologized, attributing the behavior to impatience and fear of the bank closing.
•The ambulance driver emphasized the importance of not engaging in such behavior and showing empathy for emergency patients.
•The incident took place on a busy road with traffic lights as the ambulance was transporting a patient from Luang Pho Phadung Hospital to a residence.

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Wuttipong Thukhunthod

"Rushed to do transactions at the bank, feared the bank would close first, so became impatient and acted inappropriately."

รีบไปทำธุรกรรมที่ธนาคาร กลัวธนาคารจะปิดก่อน จึงใจร้อนจนทำไม่เหมาะสมแบบนี้

Wuttipong Thukhunthod

"Should not behave like this because it risks a rear-end collision, and I want empathy for patients traveling in emergency vehicles."

ไม่ควรทำพฤติกรรมแบบนี้ เพราะเสี่ยงจะเกิดอุบัติเหตุพุ่งชนท้ายกันได้ และอยากให้เห็นใจผู้ป่วยเจ็บที่โดยสารมากับรถฉุกเฉิน

Van(รถตู้)

The vehicle type that engaged in aggressive driving behavior towards the ambulance.

Ambulance(รถพยาบาล)

The emergency vehicle transporting a patient that was subjected to aggressive driving.

Luang Pho Phadung Hospital(รพ.หลวงพ่อคูณปริสุทฺโธ)

The hospital from which the patient was being transported by ambulance.

Krung Thai Bank, Dan Khun Thot Branch(ธนาคารกรุงไทย สาขาด่านขุนทด)

The bank branch that the van driver was rushing to reach before it closed.

Wuttipong Thukhunthod

The private emergency medical technician and driver who posted the complaint video of the van's aggressive behavior.

Dan Khun Thot District(อำเภอด่านขุนทด)

The location in Nakhon Ratchasima province where the incident of aggressive driving towards an ambulance occurred.

Nakhon Ratchasima Province(จังหวัดนครราชสีมา)ℹ️

The province in Thailand where the incident involving a van and an ambulance took place.