Thalang Police and Kusoldham officers were sent to the scene of an accident near the Suan Pa Bangkanoon U-turn at Moo 5 Thepkrasattri Rd to find Ong-arj Kamrueng, 32, sitting near his vehicle. He had suffered minor injuries to his face so was taken to Thalang Hospital for treatment.
Pol Lt Col Sanich Nukong of Thalang said, “Ong-arj was on his way to the airport to start work. He fell asleep and lost control of his vehicle and crashed into the electricity pylon.
“Luckily for him he had his seat belt on and his airbag was in working order,” he said.
After receiving treatment at the hospital, Ong-arj went to the police station to be questioned. He was breathalysed but there was no alcohol in his system However he was charged with reckless driving causing damage to the public property.
“He immediately paid an B18,000 fine for damage caused to the pylon,” Col Sanich added.