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Former Boxing Champion Amnat Ruenroeng Involved in Motorcycle Accident in Chonburi
Former IBF flyweight champion Amnat Ruenroeng was found injured after crashing his motorcycle into a wooded area while intoxicated in Si Racha, Chonburi.
On the afternoon of September 3, 2026, former Thai national amateur boxer and IBF flyweight world champion Amnat Ruenroeng was involved in a single-vehicle accident in the Bang Phra sub-district of Si Racha, Chonburi. According to reports from Khaosod Online, Amnat was operating a motorcycle while under the influence of alcohol when he veered off the road and crashed into a nearby wooded area.
A local resident, 36-year-old Sitthichai Jongkod, discovered the former athlete after the crash and provided assistance alongside other bystanders. The witnesses successfully persuaded Amnat to stop riding his motorcycle to prevent further harm. Following the incident, the group contacted 'Johnny Mueprab,' a well-known former police officer, who agreed to facilitate Amnat’s return to Ubon Ratchathani province later that same day.
For residents and travelers in the area, this incident serves as a reminder of the significant risks associated with operating vehicles while intoxicated on local roads. While the immediate situation was managed by concerned citizens and the former officer, the full extent of Amnat’s injuries and his current medical status remain unconfirmed by official hospital reports. Authorities have not yet released details regarding potential legal consequences for the traffic violation.