Viral Video of 'Drunken Police Officer' on Motorcycle Clarified as Hospital Security Guard
Authorities in Nakhon Ratchasima have identified a man filmed riding a motorcycle erratically as a hospital security guard, not a police officer, citing a medical episode.
Following a viral social media video showing a man in a khaki uniform riding a motorcycle erratically without a helmet, police in Nakhon Ratchasima have clarified the situation. On October 15, 2026, Police Major General Narongsak Phromtha, Commander of the Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Police, ordered an investigation into the footage, which had led many viewers to mistakenly believe the rider was an intoxicated police officer.
Authorities successfully located the individual and confirmed he is a security guard at a local hospital. The man explained that he was riding home after his shift when he experienced a sudden medical episode. He attributed his erratic driving to underlying health conditions, specifically high blood pressure and diabetes, which caused him to feel faint while operating the vehicle.
For residents and travelers, this incident highlights the importance of verifying information circulating on social media before drawing conclusions. While the individual was not a police officer, he was still held accountable for traffic violations. Local police issued a warning regarding his failure to wear a safety helmet and imposed a 100-baht fine for reckless driving. The case is considered closed by local authorities. It remains to be confirmed if the individual will seek further medical treatment to prevent future incidents while operating a vehicle.
