BANGKOK — 30 June 2026, A man driving a newly registered Mercedes-Benz allegedly rammed eight vehicles after losing control of his emotions following a break-up with his partner. While he tested negative for alcohol and illicit substances, police have officially pressed charges, and the suspect has expressed a willingness to compensate all affected parties.
Following a Facebook post that went viral, a dramatic video captured the incident on Sriwara Road in Wang Thonglang district. The bronze-grey Mercedes-Benz with temporary red licence plates was filmed violently rear-ending multiple vehicles, leaving a trail of wreckage. Witnesses at the scene reported that the outburst stemmed from a domestic dispute, during which the male driver lost his composure and used his vehicle to vent his frustration, ultimately damaging eight vehicles.
On Tuesday, a 36-year-old motorcycle delivery rider who witnessed the incident and later assisted the driver said the crash occurred at about 17:00 while he was waiting to accept a food delivery order. He heard a series of loud crashes further up the road before seeing the car speed forward without showing any signs of stopping, striking more vehicles, damaging eight vehicles and injuring two occupants of one of the rear-ended cars.
When traffic police arrived at the scene, they initially suspected the driver might be intoxicated. However, when he got out of the car, officers detected no smell of alcohol. The motorcycle delivery rider approached and spoke with the driver, who was identified as a man in his 30s. He was trembling, crying and appeared visibly distressed. The man allegedly told him he had just received a phone call from his partner ending their relationship, causing him to lose emotional control.
The rider said he attempted to comfort the driver while urging him not to take out his personal problems on others and cause such widespread distress. The man reportedly agreed to compensate all victims for the damage. Police subsequently took him to the police station for legal proceedings.
Later at Wang Thonglang Police Station, reporters found the suspect’s vehicle impounded in the evidence lot behind the station. Its front end had been heavily damaged, while several of the victims’ vehicles were also parked nearby.
Investigators at Wang Thonglang Police Station said both the driver and the victims were brought in for questioning. The driver told officers he had argued with his partner and became momentarily overwhelmed after the relationship ended, leaving him unable to maintain emotional control and leading to the rampage.
Police will summon relevant individuals for further questioning and gather additional evidence before proceeding with prosecution. Initially, the driver was charged with reckless driving causing injury and property damage.
The two injured victims, who were inside one of the rear-ended cars, suffered minor injuries. Police are continuing to gather statements from those affected to compile a comprehensive case file and ensure legal proceedings are carried out against the Mercedes-Benz driver.
Preliminary breathalyser and drug tests found no alcohol or illegal drugs in his system, while background checks also found no history of psychiatric treatment.