Highway 24 shooting horror
Road rage turns deadly as pickup hit by 15 bullets, passengers miraculously survive intact.
A routine flash of headlights on Thailand’s Highway 24 sparked a terrifying shooting spree, captured on dashcam. How did both passengers survive a hail of 15 bullets?
Headlight feud erupts
Around 9:00 p.m. on 17 September 2025, the highway became a scene of sheer chaos. 29-year-old Mr. Nueng was driving his modified pickup at 100–110 km/h in the right lane when he flashed his headlights.
Dashcam footage, posted online by “Jay Moi V+”, shows the pickup initially refusing to move because “the left lane was clear,” Nueng later explained. When he eventually made space, the situation escalated: the pickup honked back, the other driver pulled over to overtake – then fired 15 shots at the vehicle.
30-kilometre chase of terror
The harrowing pursuit stretched over more than 30 kilometres, from the Si Khio on-ramp to near kilometre markers 82–84. The shooter apparently used an automatic weapon, leaving the pickup riddled with bullets. Police Colonel Saksri Krairach confirmed, “We recovered four shell casings at the scene.”
Astonishingly, neither Nueng nor his passenger were injured, though the pickup looked like a sieve – a chilling testament to the brutality of the road rage incident.
แช่ขวามายาวๆ เจอกดไป 15 เม็ด เปิดไนตรัสทันที pic.twitter.com/2lNbrAjVLM
— เฮียขับรถ (@Lizarddriverx) September 18, 2025
Police hunt for grey vehicle
Nong Bun Mak police have taken charge of the investigation, securing the scene, photographing the damage, and collecting forensic evidence. “This is a serious case of armed road violence,” said a police spokesperson.
Investigators have traced the suspect to a grey car, which is now being pursued. Authorities are urging the driver to surrender voluntarily. If caught, he faces severe charges including attempted murder and illegal firearm possession.
Road rage a growing threat
The incident highlights how quickly traffic disputes in Thailand can spiral into violence. Experts warn, “Headlights should be for communication, not intimidation.” Yet many drivers see failure to yield as disrespect, demanding retaliation.
With crystal-clear dashcam evidence, police are confident the shooter will be apprehended. Mr. Nueng will likely think twice before flashing his headlights again, and Thai authorities are taking road rage far more seriously than ever before.