Former monk arrested following fatal hit-and-run in Buriram
A 55-year-old man, formerly a monk, was arrested in Buriram after a fatal hit-and-run incident involving a pedestrian and a buffalo.
On October 28, 2026, police in Buriram arrested a 55-year-old man who had recently been disrobed as a monk following a fatal traffic incident. According to reports from Khaosod English, the suspect allegedly drove his vehicle into a woman who was drying rice along the roadside, resulting in her death. The driver reportedly fled the scene but subsequently struck and killed a buffalo nearby. Authorities located the suspect hiding in an abandoned monk’s quarters situated in a wooded area behind a temple in the Muang district. For residents and travelers in the region, this incident highlights the importance of remaining vigilant on rural roads, where agricultural activities often take place near traffic lanes. While the suspect is currently in custody, the investigation remains ongoing. Specific details regarding the legal charges he will face and the exact circumstances leading to his disrobing prior to the incident have yet to be fully clarified by local law enforcement. Travelers are advised to exercise caution when driving through rural provinces, as road conditions and local activities can present unexpected hazards.
