Porsche Crashes Into Notorious Sukhumvit Power Pole, Netizens Cheer
A red Porsche crashed into an electric pole in Bangkok's Soi Sukhumvit 3, causing the pole to lean dangerously. The incident drew humorous praise from netizens who had long considered the pole a hazard that scraped passing vehicles. Police diverted traffic while crews worked to secure the area.
A red Porsche crashed into an electric pole in Soi Sukhumvit 3, prompting netizens to comment "you are our hero, thank you for dealing with the problematic pole." The "End of Sukhumvit" Facebook page of the Lumpini Traffic Police posted about the accident involving a red Porsche hitting an electric pole in Soi Sukhumvit 3 at the end of Soi Sukhumvit 11, asking the public to avoid the route because the struck pole was close to falling. Officers had to urgently clear the area for safety. The page stated: "Car accident hitting electric pole, occurred in Soi Sukhumvit 3, pole about to fall, please help. Please avoid the route for now until this area is cleared." After the post spread, netizens flooded in with satirical comments thanking the Porsche that hit the pole, such as "Thank you Porsche so much, that damn pole is so annoying, it's scraped me many times," "I knew this day would come," and "You are our hero." Others expressed genuine gratitude, saying "Thank you so much, bro," while another shared: "I once lost my left mirror because of that pole, unforgettable, Soi PB Hotel."