Police Assist Intoxicated Individuals in Lopburi
Lopburi police responded to a reported accident, only to find two intoxicated individuals sleeping by the roadside instead of victims in need of emergency care.
On the night of October 31, 2026, police officers from the Tha Hin station in Lopburi province were dispatched to a location near the local railway station following an urgent report from a concerned citizen. The caller had alerted authorities to a suspected traffic accident, claiming that multiple injured individuals were lying on the road and requesting immediate assistance from police and rescue teams. Officers arrived at the scene within three minutes of receiving the call. Upon arrival, they discovered that the situation was not a medical emergency but rather two intoxicated young men who had fallen asleep on the roadside, unable to return home. The officers spent time waking the individuals and patiently questioning them to determine their place of residence. Ultimately, the police decided to drive the two men home to ensure their safety, adopting the informal motto, 'If you are too drunk to drive, the police will drive for you.' This incident highlights the importance of verifying emergency reports before assuming the worst. While the situation ended safely, it serves as a reminder of the potential for false alarms in emergency reporting. It remains to be confirmed if any further action will be taken regarding the individuals' public intoxication or the nature of the initial report.
