Pol. Lt. Gen. Nitithorn ordered a fact-finding investigation into a truck crash involving 8 vehicles on the Taksin intersection overpass that injured 2 people, finding the driver intoxicated with a breath alcohol level of 223 milligrams percent.
At 10:30 on 26 Oct 2026, Pol. Lt. Gen. Nitithorn Jintakanon, Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police and Deputy Director of the Traffic Management Center, visited the scene to follow up and verify facts about a truck collision involving 8 vehicles on the Taksin intersection overpass inbound lane, located in Samre Subdistrict, Thonburi District, Bangkok, under the jurisdiction of Samre Police Station, Metropolitan Police Division 8.
The incident occurred around 06:40 today when a truck hit 7 private cars and 1 taxi, causing 2 injuries who were hospitalized. The rush hour traffic was severely disrupted, leading to widespread congestion and delays.
Pol. Lt. Gen. Nitithorn stated that after receiving a summary report from Pol. Col. Khosit Boontavee, Deputy Commander of Metropolitan Police Division 8, the initial investigation found the 10-wheel truck driver's breath alcohol level at 223 milligrams percent. He is tracking the facts and legal proceedings closely while instructing a thorough review of all related details.
The truck's equipment and condition are currently under inspection to clarify the facts, which will support further legal actions.
Additionally, Pol. Lt. Gen. Nitithorn met with the victims and examined the truck and damaged vehicles to gather information for lessons learned and to develop measures to prevent similar accidents.
Pol. Lt. Gen. Nitithorn warned the public that drunk driving is dangerous and can cause severe accidents and loss of life and property. He urged all drivers to be responsible, refrain from drinking before driving, and exercise caution on the roads.
He also called on truck drivers in urban areas, especially Bangkok, to obey traffic laws, adhere strictly to driving time and route regulations, and ensure vehicle readiness before departure for everyone's safety. Investigators have been instructed to check whether transport operators properly supervise and prevent intoxicated drivers from working; if violations are found, all involved will face strict legal consequences.