News Forum - Thai woman’s ‘spirited’ fury on police after drink-driving bust

[Thaiger]

A Thai woman dressed in Dhamma retreat attire yesterday physically assaulted and verbally abused police after being arrested for drink driving in Nonthaburi province near Bangkok. The 52 year old woman, Onsurat, filed a complaint with Pak Kret Police Station officers at around 8am yesterday, May 23, after a drunk driver, later identified as 36 … …

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[Ramanathan.P]

So this is her way of spirited retreat after a spiritual retreat. 

[ChrisS]

"Channel 3 reported that police charged Pitchada under Section 378 of the Criminal Law: putting herself in a state of drunkenness by consuming of alcoholic beverage or other intoxicant substance, and causing troubles in public places. The penalty is a fine of up to 5,000 baht."

No mention of a drunk driving charge or assault on police charge? 5000THB for causing an accident whilst driving drunk then attempting to assault the victim and the police. No wonder there are so many deaths on Thailands roads with paltry penalties like this being dished out.

[Ramanathan.P]

39 minutes ago, ChrisS said:

No mention of a drunk driving charge or assault on police charge? 

She is young and attractive. May be there is some understanding between both parties to resolve it amicably.