77-Year-Old Woman Charged With Driving Wrong Way on Vibhavadi Road
A 77-year-old woman has been charged with driving the wrong way on Bangkok's Vibhavadi Road after a viral video showed her vehicle forcing other drivers to swerve; prosecutors filed formal charges this week with judgment scheduled for Octob
Prosecutors have filed charges against a 77-year-old woman who drove the wrong way on Vibhavadi Road in Bangkok and is awaiting judgment in court, with her vehicle held as evidence. Video of the incident circulated online on September 9, showing the woman driving backward on the inbound Vibhavadi Rangsit road near Central Lad Prao shopping center, forcing other drivers to swerve and avoid collision. The incident occurred on September 7. After the video went viral, police investigated and tracked down the driver. On September 8, the 77-year-old woman met with investigators and confessed to all charges including violating traffic signals, driving the wrong way, and reckless or negligent driving. She was also issued a fine. Today, prosecutors filed formal charges at the Northern Bangkok District Court, with a judgment date set for October 9, 2026. The vehicle used in the offense has been seized as evidence and is awaiting the court's final decision.
