CHONBURI — Highway Police engaged in a dramatic 100-kilometer pursuit of a car thief, starting from the 24+900 kilometer marker and ending when the stolen pickup truck overturned on the parallel lane of Highway 36 (Chonburi-Rayong Bypass) at the 8+200 kilometer marker in Pong Sub-district, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi Province.
Dashboard camera footage from January 2 revealed the beginning of a dramatic police pursuit, when the suspect hijacked a pickup truck in Lat Krabang before speeding onto the motorway. The chase, stretching more than 100 kilometers from Bangkok to Chonburi Province, was captured by Highway Police in footage reminiscent of an action film.
The pursuit reached its climactic end near Pattaya City, where the stolen vehicle’s tire suddenly burst. The pickup truck’s wheel rim scraped violently against the road, sending sparks flying and igniting flames. The force of the crash scattered debris across the highway, with the vehicle’s rear axle breaking free and colliding with a guard rail, leaving the truck a mangled wreck.
Rescue workers used chemical extinguishers to put out the flames while Highway Police finally apprehended the suspect, identified as Jin Sub, a 39-year-old Korean national with Swedish citizenship. He appeared disoriented and incoherent when arrested. The victim was present to identify him to authorities. A plastic bag containing cash was found during the search.
Jalom, age 49, reported that before the highway incident in Lat Krabang, he and his wife noticed the suspect attacking a woman. When they stopped to help, the suspect ran to their vehicle and hijacked it. Despite Jalom’s attempts to stop him, the suspect fled, prompting them to immediately alert Highway Police.
The Korean-Swedish man faces three criminal charges: entering Thailand illegally as an alien, committing theft at night, and causing damage to others’ property. The case is being processed at Bang Sao Thong Police Station.
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