Thread: 8 year old in Udon Thani narrow escape when a UK man’s car crashed through wall

A British man crashed his car through a concrete wall and into a family’s home on Wednesday afternoon. An 8-year-old girl, playing just meters away, narrowly avoided being crushed in the shocking incident.

The crash occurred at 4:10 p.m. on June 4 in Moo 5, Soi Mangkhang 1, Ban Dong Udom. The area is part of the Nong Bua Subdistrict in Mueang Udon Thani District. Police rushed to the scene after receiving an emergency report from residents. Deputy Inspector Phao Saengkongplee of Mueang Udon Thani Police Station led the investigation.


Authorities immediately reviewed CCTV footage from a nearby grocery store. The footage showed a Toyota sedan suddenly accelerating from a coin-operated laundry’s parking area.

The vehicle, registered in Khon Kaen, barreled across the road and smashed through roughly 3.5 meters of solid concrete wall. Then it continued straight into the residential property, sending debris flying in all directions.




According to police, nearly the entire vehicle ended up inside the compound. Parts of the fence were scattered across the yard.


Officers inspected the Toyota and found serious damage. The front bumper had broken off completely. The grille was torn apart. The windshield was shattered beyond repair. Oil leaked from the engine bay. Both front airbags had deployed during the impact.


Despite the violent crash, the 72-year-old British driver emerged apparently unharmed. However, instead of checking on residents, he quietly walked away from the scene.


Witnesses said he strolled around 200 meters to his rented accommodation without saying a word to anyone. He did not offer help or an explanation. Homeowner Prayoon Saenwian, 52, said he was feeding chickens when the crash occurred. His young niece, nicknamed Gao, had been sitting nearby just moments earlier.

“She had been colouring on a bamboo bed behind the house,” Prayoon said. “Then she walked over to me to ask for money to buy snacks. That was when the car crashed through the wall.”


The timing may have saved her life.


“She was only seconds away from being hit,” Prayoon said. “After the crash, she cried uncontrollably and ran to me. She was terrified.”


The girl clung to her uncle, sobbing, as neighbours gathered around. A photo later showed her hugging him tightly, visibly shaken.


Another witness, Saman Kingpudsa, 65, was digging a drainage ditch near the laundry when it happened. He had seen the driver moments earlier.


“I saw the foreigner bringing clothes to wash,” Saman said. “Then I heard him revving the engine. It went on for about three minutes.”

The car appeared to stall repeatedly. But suddenly, it surged forward.

Meanwhile, officers are arranging for mediation between the driver and the homeowner. Prayoon Saenwian is expected to seek full compensation for damages. Police say any agreement must follow proper legal procedures. Compensation will be discussed under civil law, while criminal negligence remains under review.

8 year old girl in Udon Thani had a narrow escape when a UK man’s car crashed through her garden wall - Thai Examiner

Wow. I wonder why he just walked out. Perhaps he'd consumed a few too many Leos.

Originally Posted by misskit

Meanwhile, officers are arranging for mediation between the driver and the homeowner. Prayoon Saenwian is expected to seek full compensation for damages. Police say any agreement must follow proper legal procedures. Compensation will be discussed under civil law, while criminal negligence remains under review.

8 year old girl in Udon Thani had a narrow escape when a UK man’s car crashed through her garden wall - Thai Examiner

The crux of the matter.

They'll rinse the farang for a few a grand, tea money will be given and all will be forgotten.

That's why he "quietly walked away."

He knows what's coming.

Rinse seems like the wrong word. He literally drove through their wall.

Originally Posted by armstrong

Rinse seems like the wrong word. He literally drove through their wall.

And behind that wall there was an 8 year old.

Somewhere.

Kerching!

he might of dropped his beer and hut the accelorator accidently im sure theres a reasonable explanation. but yes/ a rinsing will be dispensed