Police Spokesman Visits Traffic Officer Critically Injured After Student Driver Plows Through Checkpoint
A traffic officer remains hospitalized with serious injuries after a student driver rammed through a Bangkok checkpoint on May 22, prompting senior police leadership to visit and reaffirm the importance of such safety measures.
Police Spokesman Visits Traffic Officer Critically Injured After Student Driver Plows Through Checkpoint, Emphasizes Checkpoints as Critical Crime Prevention Tool. On May 23, 2569, Deputy National Police Chief Trairongpipatkul Piwphan and National Police Office Spokesman visited Warrant Officer Tharan, assistant traffic officer at Bang Na Police Station, who is hospitalized at Thai Nakornrinthara Hospital after suffering serious injuries from a young student driver who rammed through a checkpoint and struck him while on duty in the early morning hours of May 22.
Deputy Chief Trairongpipatkul conveyed concerns from National Police Chief Kittarat Panthet to the injured officer and his family, while instructing relevant agencies to provide comprehensive medical care and welfare support to boost morale among police personnel performing their dangerous duties for the public.
The incident began when a white Mitsubishi vehicle registered in Ubon Ratchathani Province drove at high speed and attempted to breach the checkpoint before violently colliding with the traffic officer's Yamaha NMAX motorcycle, completely destroying the vehicle.
Warrant Officer Tharan, who was performing his duties to maintain safety and manage the situation in the area, suffered serious injuries when his body was struck and thrown to the ground, losing consciousness in the roadway. Emergency responders had to rush to provide emergency assistance before transporting him to the hospital.
Nearby officers from Bang Na Police Station quickly controlled the scene and apprehended two suspects—the driver and passenger—who were taken into custody and handed over to investigators for legal proceedings.
This incident underscores the critical importance of checkpoints as mechanisms for preventing crime, intercepting offenders, and ensuring public safety on roads. Traffic officers manning these checkpoints constantly face risks to their lives and physical safety. Warrant Officer Tharan's case exemplifies the dedication, sacrifice, and courage of Thai police who stand ready to perform their duties for social order despite any dangers they may face.
It also reflects the concern of senior leadership at the National Police Office for the welfare and morale of frontline personnel.
