Prominent Lawyer Drives Car With Bar Association Logo, Hits Motorcycle Rider, Crashes Into Power Pole, Refuses Breathalyzer Test
A lawyer driving a car bearing the bar association logo hit a motorcycle in Udon Thani Province on May 16, injuring the rider, before refusing a breathalyzer test despite appearing intoxicated at the scene.
On May 16 at approximately 9:15 p.m., emergency services in Udon Thani Province responded to a collision between a car, motorcycle, and power pole behind Rachini Girls School on Sri Chom Chuen Road. At the scene, responders found a Honda sedan bearing the bar association logo with frontal damage, and a Honda motorcycle severely damaged and lodged against a tree and school fence. The motorcycle rider, 42-year-old Manit, suffered minor injuries. The car driver, identified as lawyer Priecha (surname withheld), was observed appearing intoxicated—unsteady on his feet, slurring his words, and swaying. When questioned about drinking, Priecha insisted he was not drunk, claiming he cannot practice law while intoxicated and that he maintains professional ethics. He acknowledged attending a social gathering but denied it was a regular habit. Police officer Adulchai Khaokham requested an initial breathalyzer test, which Priecha refused, stating "I've cooperated this much, will you still dare do that? This car has no insurance. Don't force me." The officer explained that refusal would be documented as evidence and reported to the Udon Thani Bar Association. Priecha accused rescue workers and police of exceeding their authority and made threats, saying "many people will meet in court soon." The motorcycle rider stated he was waiting for a job when the sedan suddenly struck him at high speed, throwing him onto the sidewalk. He suffered minor injuries to his waist and left leg. The investigation is ongoing.
