BANGKOK — 18 June 2026, a 29-year-old man was injured after driving his car into a pool inside Chulalongkorn University, in front of the Sasapol Building in Pathum Wan district, Bangkok, early Thursday morning, following a dispute with his mother over condominium rent payments.
At 05:45, a white Toyota Harrier was found submerged in the pool, with the 29-year-old male driver sustaining injuries. The driver managed to swim to shore by himself before emergency crews arrived.
Officers from Pathum Wan Police Station and rescue workers later rushed to the scene and transported the man to Charoenkrung Pracharak Hospital. No other casualties were reported.
A preliminary investigation found that the incident followed a family conflict in which the driver wanted his mother to help contribute around 27,000–30,000 baht per month (828–920 USD) toward condominium rent, but no agreement was reached, leading to stress and frustration.
Reports indicate that prior to the incident, the man drove into the university grounds before heading toward the pool. Security guards attempted to intervene, but the driver accelerated, crashing through a barrier and fence before the car entered the pool.
Police said the incident caused no additional injuries. Investigations are ongoing to determine the exact circumstances, including a detailed assessment of the driver’s mental state and motives.
Following the incident, widespread commentary emerged on social media, with some users pointing out that the potential costs arising from the incident, including vehicle repairs, site restoration and legal penalties, could exceed the disputed rental payments within the family.