Tragic Road Accident in Chachoengsao Claims Life of Toddler
A 49-year-old driver lost control of his pickup truck in rainy conditions, resulting in a fatal accident in Chachoengsao province.
On October 15, 2026, a fatal road accident occurred in the Tha Kradan sub-district of Sanam Chai Khet, Chachoengsao. According to reports from Khaosod Online, a 49-year-old man was driving his pickup truck through rainy conditions when the vehicle skidded off a curve and plunged into a roadside pond.
While the driver managed to rescue four passengers from the submerged vehicle, he was unable to save his two-year-old granddaughter, who tragically drowned. Local police, led by Police Captain Anurak Naknaen of the Sanam Chai Khet Police Station, arrived at the scene to investigate following a report from a local resident. The driver, identified as Prasit Thiangthaisong, stated that he was traveling from Chanthaburi with his family when the accident occurred. He noted that the vehicle was an older model lacking modern power steering, which may have contributed to the difficulty in controlling the truck on the slippery road.
For residents and travelers, this incident serves as a somber reminder of the dangers posed by driving on rural roads during Thailand’s rainy season, particularly when operating older vehicles that may lack modern safety features. Authorities have not yet released a final report on the mechanical condition of the vehicle or potential contributing factors beyond the weather. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash remains ongoing.
