Students Escape Moving Vehicle After Teacher Shows Signs of Intoxication

On August 16, 2026, three middle school students in Sisaket province sought help from security guards at a local rice mill after jumping from a vehicle driven by their teacher. According to Khaosod Online, the students had been participating in a provincial boxing qualification tournament. They reported that on the return trip, the teacher exhibited signs of intoxication, driving erratically and circling the same area multiple times, which nearly caused collisions with other vehicles.

Fearing for their safety, the students exited the moving vehicle—a small pickup truck modified for student transport—and sought refuge at the Jiameng Rice Mill branch in Sisaket. Local police arrived at the scene around 7:30 p.m. to assist the students in contacting their families.

For residents and travelers, this incident highlights the importance of verifying the reliability of transport arrangements, particularly when involving school-sanctioned activities. While the students were safely recovered, the incident raises concerns regarding the oversight of extracurricular transport. It remains to be confirmed whether formal charges will be filed against the teacher or if the school district will initiate an internal investigation into the conduct of the staff member involved. Authorities have not yet released a statement regarding the teacher's current status or the specific findings of their preliminary inquiry.