Man Charged After Ramming Eight Cars in Emotional Rampage
A 36-year-old man in Bangkok rammed eight vehicles on Sriwara Road after a breakup, injuring two people; police charged him with reckless driving despite negative drug and alcohol tests, and he agreed to compensate victims.
BANGKOK — 30 June 2026, A man driving a newly registered Mercedes-Benz allegedly rammed eight vehicles after losing control of his emotions following a break-up with his partner. While he tested negative for alcohol and illicit substances, police have officially pressed charges, and the suspect has expressed a willingness to compensate all affected parties.
Following a Facebook post that went viral, dramatic video footage captured the incident on Sriwara Road in Wang Thonglang district. The bronze-grey Mercedes-Benz with temporary red license plates was filmed violently rear-ending multiple vehicles, leaving a trail of wreckage. Witnesses reported that the outburst stemmed from a domestic dispute, during which the male driver lost his composure and used his vehicle to vent his frustration, ultimately damaging eight cars.
On Tuesday, a 36-year-old motorcycle delivery rider who witnessed the incident and later assisted the driver said the crash occurred around 17:00 while he was waiting to accept a food delivery order. He heard a series of loud crashes and saw the car speed forward without stopping, striking multiple vehicles and injuring two occupants.
When traffic police arrived, they initially suspected the driver might be intoxicated. However, officers detected no smell of alcohol. The motorcycle rider spoke with the driver, identified as a man in his 30s, who was trembling and crying. The man allegedly said he had just received a phone call from his partner ending their relationship, causing him to lose emotional control.
The rider attempted to comfort the driver while urging him not to take out personal problems on others. The man reportedly agreed to compensate all victims. Police took him to Wang Thonglang Police Station for legal proceedings.
At the station, the suspect's heavily damaged Mercedes-Benz was impounded as evidence, alongside several victims' vehicles. Investigators questioned both the driver and victims. The driver told officers he had argued with his partner and became overwhelmed after the relationship ended, unable to maintain emotional control.
Police will summon relevant individuals for further questioning and gather additional evidence before proceeding with prosecution. The driver was initially charged with reckless driving causing injury and property damage. The two injured victims, who were in one of the rear-ended cars, suffered minor injuries. Police continue gathering statements from those affected.
