Drunk BMW Driver Leaves Nonthaburi in Shock
A 37-year-old woman behind the wheel of a BMW has stunned Nonthaburi. She drives five kilometres the wrong way, drunk, before smashing into a pickup and setting off a chain-reaction crash.
Her blood alcohol level? A staggering 2.05—over four times the legal limit.
Five Kilometres of Mayhem
It’s 9pm on September 29, 2025. Paphatsarin, 37, turns onto Ratchaphruek Road. She heads straight into oncoming traffic, ignoring every warning sign.
For five terrifying kilometres, she barrels forward. Other drivers swerve and slam on their brakes, desperate to avoid disaster.
But disaster comes anyway. She crashes into a pickup. The driver is injured. The road erupts into chaos as cars pile up behind.
‘Just a Little Reverse,’ She Claims
Police arrive to find Paphatsarin dazed and dismissive. She waves off the carnage. “Not so serious, Officer. Just a little reverse,” she tells them, barely slurring.
But the truth is clear. Her blood test shows 2.05, far above Thailand’s 0.5 limit.
She suffers a leg injury, but police ensure she gets medical care before calling her in for questioning the next day.
Facing Three Serious Charges
Now, Paphatsarin faces the full force of the law. She’s charged with three major offences:
- Drink driving—up to one year in jail, 5,000–20,000 Baht fine
- Reckless driving causing damage—400–1,000 Baht fine
- Negligent injury—up to one month in jail, 10,000 Baht fine
Her licence? Suspended for at least six months, possibly revoked for good.
Court Drama Over Bail
Paphatsarin turns up at the police station with her lawyer. She asks for bail—80,000 Baht.
Police say no. She’s sent to Nonthaburi Provincial Court.
But in a twist, the court grants bail. The reason? She needs medical treatment and must pay compensation to all victims.
Public Apology—But Is It Enough?
Facing the press, Paphatsarin finally apologises. She admits to driving drunk and promises to compensate every victim.
But will her words—and her bail—be enough to satisfy a shocked public?