Motorist Charged After Elbowing Traffic Officer in Chest
The user wants a short summary of the article. The article is about a motorist who elbowed a traffic officer in the chest, causing him to fall. The suspect is 47-year-old Komsan, charged with three counts, posted 30,000 baht bail, released
Police have pressed three charges against a 47-year-old man who elbowed a traffic officer in the chest, causing him to fall to the ground. The suspect, identified as Komsan, has posted 30,000 baht bail and was released temporarily. Prosecutors are expected to indict him by October 26, with maximum penalties including both imprisonment and fines.
From the case of the hot-headed man who elbowed Police Lieutenant Sombat Onrakamnoy, Deputy Traffic Inspector at Bang Rak Police Station, in the chest until he fell to the ground. The perpetrator is named Komsan, aged 47. Police have charged him with three counts:
1. Insulting an official while on duty under Criminal Code Section 136, punishable by up to one year imprisonment, a fine up to 20,000 baht, or both.
2. Assault causing bodily harm (with provocation) against an official performing duties, falling under Section 289(2). Penalties escalate with injury severity: - No injury or minor injury (petty offense under Section 391): up to one month imprisonment, fine up to 10,000 baht, or both. - General injury (Section 296): up to three years imprisonment, fine up to 60,000 baht, or both (harsher than the standard two-year maximum for ordinary assault).
3. Resisting or obstructing an official and using violence to cause bodily harm to an official under Criminal Code Section 138. For resisting or obstructing an official or someone legally assisting an official: up to one year imprisonment, fine up to 20,000 baht, or both. If resistance involves violence or threats of violence, including causing bodily harm to an official on duty: up to two years imprisonment, fine up to 40,000 baht, or both.
The suspect posted bail during the investigation using 30,000 baht in cash collateral. Police released him temporarily and will proceed with prosecution by Monday, October 26, 2026, requiring the offender to acknowledge the charges.
Hot-headed uncle called for inspection, refused to surrender license, suddenly elbowed police officer in the chin, fell sprawling on the ground.
