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A court in Sakon Nakhon Province has concluded a drunk‑driving case, ordering the driver to pay 830,000 baht in compensation to three victims and serve a reduced prison term of 18 months. The crash on April 14, 2025, injured Lamphuen Wongson, Thi T-rex, and manager Itthiphon. Lamphuen said he wants to help the other family and promote greater road safety.

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The court sentenced the defendant to three years in prison without suspension, which was later reduced to one year and six months after he confessed. It ordered him to pay 830,000 baht in compensation: 400,000 baht to Lamphuen Wongson, 300,000 baht to Thi T-rex, and 130,000 baht to manager Itthiphon. Lamphuen Wongson said he intends to help the other party's family, especially because they have young children, and hopes the incident raises road safety awareness. He thanked everyone who supported him throughout the case.

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