ANG THONG — 15 April 2026, a 62-year-old man was arrested after repeatedly refusing to take a breathalyser test at a police checkpoint before later complying and being found over the legal alcohol limit.
At 21:30, Pol. Sub Lt. Prajak Chumyen, deputy inspector of prevention and suppression at Mueang Ang Thong police station, led officers to assist checkpoint staff on the Pho Phraya–Tha Ruea road in Pa Ngio subdistrict, Mueang district.
Police said the man, driving a Nissan pickup truck, aroused suspicion and showed signs of intoxication but repeatedly refused to provide a breath sample, offering evasive responses despite being given multiple opportunities.
Officers allowed him three attempts to take the test, but he continued to avoid complying. He was then restrained and taken to the police station, where he agreed to undergo the test.
The result showed a blood alcohol level of 135 milligrams per decilitre, exceeding the legal limit.
He was charged with drink-driving and handed over to investigators for legal proceedings.
