Drunk Truck Driver Crashes Into 8 Vehicles on Taksin Bridge
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At 10:30 on October 26, 2026, Pol. Lt. Col. Nitithorn Chintakanan, Deputy Commander of Metropolitan Police Division 5, inspected the scene where a 10-wheel truck collided with eight vehicles on the inbound Taksin Bridge interchange in Samae Dam, Thonburi, Bangkok. The area falls under Samae Dam Police Station, Division 8. He was joined by Pol. Lt. Col. Khosit Buntawi, Deputy Superintendent of Division 8, and Pol. Lt. Col. Thana Malingham, Chief of Samae Dam Police Station. Preliminary investigation found the truck driver had a breath alcohol level of 223 mg%. The accident occurred at 06:40 when the truck hit seven private cars and one public taxi, injuring two people who were hospitalized. The crash caused severe traffic congestion during rush hour. Pol. Lt. Col. Nitithorn spoke with victims and inspected the vehicles to learn lessons and prevent recurrence.
