Hashtag #SIITStudentDrunkDriving Surges as Trending Topic: BMW Hits Motorcycle Rider in Fatal Crash, Driver Complains 'My Car Got Damaged Too'
A 22-year-old SIIT student's BMW struck a motorcycle rider fatally on April 30 in Pathum Thani; the drunk driver's callous remarks about his damaged car sparked viral outrage and demands for expulsion and harsher penalties.
Public anger continues to intensify as the hashtag #SIITStudentDrunkDriving trends rapidly on social media, following a fatal accident on the night of April 30th near a condominium on Bangkhan-Nong Seu Road in Khlong Luang District, Pathum Thani. The victim was a 27-year-old food delivery rider, while the driver of the BMW was a 22-year-old male student who was detained for investigation and later released on bail.
The controversy reignited when the page Jemoi V+ revealed the callous behavior and remarks from the BMW driver's group, reportedly saying "Why complain? My car got damaged too," which provoked intense public disapproval. The driver's blood alcohol level was found to exceed legal limits, and his apparent indifference to the victim's death while complaining about vehicle damage angered the public.
The incident sparked widespread online criticism, with the hashtag #SIITStudentDrunkDriving quickly trending on X (formerly Twitter). The public is demanding severe legal consequences and institutional discipline, including calls for the student's expulsion from university.
Thammasat University Student Organization at Rangsit Center issued a statement expressing sympathy and reaffirming their stance against drunk driving, while urging all parties to respect the law and prioritize public safety. Public pressure continues to mount for serious legal action to prevent similar incidents in the future.
