Drunk Taxi Driver Crashes Into 5 Vehicles at Red Light, Dies in Police Custody; Wife Warns She Had Told Him to Stay Home

A taxi driver was arrested for drunk driving after crashing into five civilian vehicles at a red light intersection. Police took him into custody, but when officers came to wake him for breakfast the next morning, they found him unresponsive. Emergency responders attempted CPR for nearly an hour but were unable to revive him, and he was pronounced dead.

At noon on May 25, 2569 (2026), Pathum Thani emergency responders received notification from Pak Khlong Rangsit Police Station that a suspect in custody had become unresponsive in his cell. Multiple rescue units were dispatched to assist.

Upon arrival, responders found a 47-year-old man from Khok Muang Subdistrict, Phachi District, Ayutthaya Province, lying unconscious in the cell. Officers removed him and performed CPR with chest compressions for nearly an hour, but he could not be revived.

Acording to Lieutenant Colonel Patthaichai Phamorpiboon, superintendent of Pak Khlong Rangsit Police Station, the previous night officers received reports that the taxi had sideswiped five civilian vehicles at the Flat Pla Thong traffic light intersection in Bang Phun Subdistrict, Mueang Pathum Thani District. The driver was taken into custody and showed signs of alcohol intoxication. A breathalyzer test revealed an alcohol level of 375 milligrams per cent, leading to charges being filed and his detention according to legal procedures. No injuries were observed on the man's body at the time of arrest. Before police arrived at the scene, locals had helped him sit and rest on the sidewalk, and there were no signs of assault.

Upon questioning his wife, she stated that the man had been drinking throughout the evening until 8 p.m., then drove and collided with civilians' vehicles. CCTV footage reviewed regarding the in-custody death showed no one had attacked him. After being taken into custody, he collapsed and fell asleep due to intoxication. The following morning, officers attempted to wake him for questioning, but he did not respond. Officers noticed nothing unusual at the time, assuming he was simply exhausted from the previous night's drinking. At midday, they tried again to bring him food, but still received no response. Upon further inspection, they discovered he had died. His body was sent for autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.

Meanwhile, his wife revealed that on the night of the accident, she went to check on her husband after hearing about the crash and found him in police custody with handcuffs applied. He showed no signs of external injury, only appearing generally intoxicated. She stated she was unaware of any underlying health conditions or medical treatment he may have been receiving. She expressed uncertainty about the cause of death but said she must wait for her husband's relatives to arrive to discuss further arrangements.