Three Young Men Caught Fleeing DUI Checkpoint After Admitting to Recent Drug Use
Three men were arrested after fleeing a Bangkok sobriety checkpoint on Petchkasem Road early April 26, admitting to methamphetamine use before driving through the police operation.
At approximately 2:45 AM on April 26, traffic police from Division 5 operating a sobriety checkpoint on Petchkasem Road, Nong Khang Plu Subdistrict, Nong Khae District, Bangkok, apprehended three suspects: Taweesak (36 years old), Phassakorn (30 years old), and Piyawat (28 years old). The arrests followed a dramatic chase after the men fled a sobriety checkpoint in their white Toyota sedan.
The incident occurred when officers became suspicious of the three men's appearance as they passed through the checkpoint. When police attempted to search the vehicle, the suspects suddenly drove through, opened the door, and fled on foot. Traffic police pursued and caught them approximately 500 meters away.
When questioned, all three suspects admitted to having used methamphetamine before arriving at the checkpoint. They voluntarily underwent drug testing at Rajphiphat Hospital, which confirmed the presence of illegal drugs in their systems.
The first suspect was charged with illegal possession and use of Category 1 drugs (methamphetamine) and driving under the influence of drugs. The second and third suspects were charged with illegal possession and use of Category 1 drugs. The three men were subsequently transferred to Nong Khang Plu Police Station for further legal proceedings.
