Transport
77-Year-Old Driver Prosecuted for Wrong-Way Driving on Vibhavadi Road
Prosecutors have filed charges against a 77-year-old woman following a viral video showing her driving against traffic on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road.
On September 9, 2026, Khaosod Online reported that public prosecutors have filed a case against a 77-year-old woman at the North Bangkok District Court following an incident of dangerous driving. The legal action stems from a viral video recorded on September 7, 2026, which captured a vehicle traveling against the flow of traffic on the inbound Vibhavadi Rangsit Road, near Central Ladprao shopping mall. The maneuver forced other motorists to take evasive action to avoid a collision.
Following the circulation of the footage, police identified and summoned the driver. On September 8, the woman reported to investigators and confessed to the charges, which include violating traffic signs, driving against the flow of traffic, and reckless or dangerous driving. She has already been fined by authorities for these infractions.
The court has ordered a pre-sentencing investigation and scheduled the final verdict for October 9, 2026. The vehicle involved in the incident has been seized as evidence and will remain in custody pending the court's final decision. For residents and travelers, this incident serves as a reminder of the strict enforcement of traffic laws in Bangkok. While the driver has admitted to the charges, the final judicial outcome and the ultimate fate of the seized vehicle remain to be confirmed by the court.