Ex-90s Singer Crashes Pickup into Chai Nat Walking Street Market
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A former 1990s singer apologized after driving a pickup truck into a pedestrian market street in Chai Nat, crashing into vehicles and pedestrians. He admitted to being distracted by his phone and feared his father would be upset. He is ready to cover all damages.
On October 31, 2026, media reported that on October 30, 2026, Pol. Lt. Col. Net Thueanphueng, investigator at Mueang Chai Nat Police Station, received a report of a pickup truck speeding and hitting parked vehicles along the road in front of the Chai Nat Provincial Hall, continuing along Chai Narong Road in Nai Mueang subdistrict and entering the walking street, where it hit more vehicles, people, and shops, causing extensive damage. He rushed to the scene with volunteers from the Ruam Katanyu Foundation and Mueang Chai Nat district officials.
At the scene, a total of six vehicles were damaged: one sedan, one Benz sedan, one pickup truck, and three motorcycles. Two people were seriously injured and several others sustained minor injuries. Shops along the street were also damaged. Rescue workers quickly transported the injured to Chai Nat Narenthorn Hospital.
The pickup driver was chased and caught by civilians at a gas station in Tha Mamar subdistrict, Mueang Chai Nat district, about 15 kilometers from the crash site. The vehicle was a white Isuzu pickup with a heavily damaged front end. The driver was identified as 45-year-old Tiw, a former 1990s singer. He was taken to Mueang Chai Nat Police Station, where he appeared coherent and apologized to the victims.
Officials then conducted a urine test, which found no drugs, and a breathalyzer test, which showed no alcohol. He was handed over to investigators for further legal proceedings.
Tiw stated that he had driven into the city to collect a debt from a friend. On his way home, he was playing with his phone, which caused him to swerve and hit one vehicle. He panicked, fearing his father would be upset because he had taken his father's truck. He then accelerated straight through the market, hitting people and causing the major incident.
He added that his mental state was not good due to a recent breakup and family problems. He knelt to apologize to all victims, accepted full responsibility, promised to compensate for all damages, and vowed to visit the injured.
One victim reported that she had brought her child to buy food at the walking street. She heard people shouting a warning about a vehicle, and when she turned, she saw the pickup speeding into the market, hitting parked vehicles and people. She fled with her child, escaping by only a few centimeters; otherwise, she believed the outcome would have been fatal.
