The Phahonyothin Police Chief clarified the situation and ordered a disciplinary investigation into police officers after family members expressed concerns that their daughter, who crashed her motorcycle, was mistakenly thought to be intoxicated by rescue workers, who took her to the police station instead of a hospital. She ultimately died at the police station. The chief affirmed there was no delay in the process and expects clear conclusions within one to two weeks.
At 10:30 a.m. on 8 Mar 2026, at the 'Sai Mai Must Survive' page on Wat Ko Road, Sai Mai district, Mrs. Samaporn, 52, a food vendor near Saphan Khwai, and Mr. Natthapat, 23, the victim’s mother and boyfriend, sought help from Mr. Ekaphop Ruangprasert, founder of the 'Sai Mai Must Survive' page. They reported that Ms. Warisara, known as Nong Baitoey, was in a motorcycle accident causing internal injuries. Rescue workers at the scene failed to see any wounds and smelled alcohol, assuming she was drunk. They took her to Phahonyothin Police Station instead of a hospital, where she later died. The autopsy revealed torn lungs and liver and internal bleeding, as previously reported.Read the news: 'Complaint to Sai Mai Must Survive: Daughter lost consciousness in motorcycle accident, rescue workers thought she was drunk and took her to police station instead of hospital, resulting in tragic death.')
Recently, Police Colonel Marut Sudnongbua, Chief of Phahonyothin Police Station, provided information stating that the victim’s family has filed a criminal complaint with the investigating officers at Phahonyothin Police Station. The case is currently under fact-finding investigation. An investigative team has been appointed to collect evidence and interview all involved parties, including police officers, rescue personnel, and witnesses present at the scene, to thoroughly compile the case file. Additionally, a disciplinary committee has been established to investigate police officers on duty at the time of the incident.
At this stage, detailed information cannot be disclosed as the investigation is ongoing. However, it is affirmed that justice will be served for all parties—both the victim’s family and the involved officers. Preliminary findings by the investigative team are expected within approximately one to two weeks. It is emphasized that the police have not delayed the process; the time taken is due to the gradual summoning and questioning of witnesses, the victim’s family, and the accused to gather comprehensive evidence and testimonies.
Following the incident, strict operational guidelines have been issued to officers. If anyone is found to be ill, injured, or unconscious—regardless of intoxication—they must be promptly taken to a hospital for medical evaluation to prevent a recurrence of such incidents.
Regarding the victim’s family’s doubts about the conduct of officials and allegations of intimidation by investigators, the chief stated that if there are further complaints or evidence, they should come forward to provide information to the investigators for a thorough and impartial review.