Khon Kaen SAO Member Crashes Car Into Fence, Flees
A Khon Kaen Subdistrict Administrative Organization member crashed his car into a residential fence in Phra Lap district, shouted "just kidding" in Isan dialect, and drove away without accepting responsibility. The property owner has been unable to contact the politician for over ten days to seek compensation for the damage. Local authorities also report being unable to reach the SAO member for comment.
A prominent Khon Kaen SAO member crashed a sedan into a residential fence, shouted "just kidding" before driving off quickly without taking any responsibility. The question arises: how can someone who won't own up to their own actions be trusted to care for the public?
On November 11, social media across Khon Kaen province circulated footage from Facebook user Phatcharida Duangbantao showing a sedan crashing into a dormitory fence, causing damage. The post read: "SAO member drives car into dorm fence, takes zero responsibility. Can't even own up to a small matter — how can they serve as an SAO member responsible for the people? Whoever's father or child this is, please tell them to come take responsibility. People like this exist — they hit and run, say 'just kidding,' thanks for the words but I'd be more grateful if they came down and took responsibility for what they did."
Reporters visited the scene at Thong Minimart in Phra Lap subdistrict, Mueang district, Khon Kaen, and met 47-year-old Yaowares, who showed them the entire damaged section of the wall.
Yaowares explained that before the incident, the vehicle driven by the SAO member — a local politician known to everyone — had parked in front of the shop. He went inside to buy goods, paid, and collected his items. As he reversed from the shop front into the alley beside the building adjacent to the dormitory, intending to turn right back toward the Phra Lap SAO office, the car struck the wall, causing damage. At the moment the SAO member turned away, he shouted "just kidding" before driving off rapidly.
Because the driver is a local SAO member and well-known politician, Yaowares and her family tried to contact him to take responsibility but could not reach him; phone calls went unanswered. Her father went to the SAO member's house to request compensation for repairs, but nothing progressed. More than ten days have passed. She wants the SAO member to accept responsibility for the damage, repair the broken fence, and be accountable for his actions.
Meanwhile, reporters contacted the Phra Lap SAO office. Staff said the SAO member is difficult to reach, and when asked for his phone number to verify facts, they were also unable to make contact.
