Both Sides Face Charges: Police File Case Against Former Mobile Network Executive in Hit-and-Run, Preparing Assault Counterclaim

A case involving online merchant Aekkhalak, who submitted video evidence of being hit by a pickup truck driven by a former mobile network executive before the driver fled, has now resulted in formal charges. The incident occurred on the evening of January 7th. On May 13th, 2569, Pol. Lt. Col. Nusorn Krittyachotee, deputy investigation commander at Ladprao Police Station, announced that the executive, 55-year-old Saharath, was being formally notified of charges for reckless driving causing property damage and hit-and-run. Multiple mediation attempts between the two parties had failed since March 27th, with both sides missing appointments and productive discussions breaking down, causing case delays.

Regarding the defendant's claim that he mistakenly went to Khokkhram Police Station for three days before reporting to Ladprao station, he initially argued there was no intent to flee but rather a misunderstanding about jurisdiction. However, the three-day delay raises questions about potential avoidance of alcohol testing, though without scientific evidence from that time period, drunk driving charges cannot proceed. Hit-and-run carries penalties of up to three months imprisonment and 2,000-10,000 baht in fines.

The defendant has also filed an assault countercharge against the victim. While he claims to have dashcam and video evidence plus a hospital medical certificate, police note that regular hospital certificates cannot serve as legal evidence for assault cases—only forensic medical certificates can. The victim must obtain a forensic medical examination to properly support the assault claim. Despite months passing, forensic doctors can still analyze medical records from the original treatment to issue the required documentation.