Ex-School Principal Denies Intent in Hit-and-Run; Blood Alcohol at 130

An ex-school principal from Saraburi province has denied intentional wrongdoing in a hit-and-run incident after police revealed his blood alcohol level measured 130 milligrams per cent. The victim's family filed a complaint for justice after the principal allegedly struck their vehicle from behind, with an argument and second collision occurring, captured on security camera footage.

The family questioned police procedures after no breath test was conducted immediately, with officers claiming kits were depleted. A blood test was requested instead, revealing alcohol at 130 milligrams per cent. The suspect has not yet met investigators directly, and reportedly offered 100,000 baht to settle the matter, which the family rejected and insisted on legal proceedings.

On 7 September 2569, the ex-principal stated he drank the day before the incident, not on the day it occurred. He claimed he was drowsy and driving when entering the main road, where the other vehicle braked without maintaining a 5-metre distance, causing a chain reaction. He denied intentional conduct in the second collision, explaining he had shifted gears incorrectly while trying to reverse to allow insurance staff to photograph the damage.

He stated: "Once everything was settled, he came shouting loudly. I stayed in the car and didn't want to argue because he came with four people and I was alone. I told him we can't communicate. I said let's wait for insurance instead. That's all. That's the truth."

Regarding compensation, the principal said he felt responsible and offered to pay for lost income and opportunity costs, but rejected the victim's demand for 200,000 baht as excessive, noting there were no serious injuries and insurance would cover repairs.

Deputy Superintendent Pichay Chaikul of Nong Khaem Police Station reported the incident occurred on 15 August near Wat Nong Pla Moh, Nong Pla Moh subdistrict, Nong Khaem district, Saraburi province. Investigators collected evidence and secured both vehicles. Blood alcohol testing at Nong Khaem Hospital confirmed levels exceeding legal limits.

Deputy Superintendent Pichay stated the case would be divided into two parts: driving under the influence and property damage. No injuries were reported, so this is classified as a traffic case. Investigators are gathering full evidence for charging. Additionally, evidence from security camera footage suggests the suspect may have intentionally struck the vehicle a second time, constituting separate charges of deliberate assault.