Dashcam footage has emerged showing a motorcyclist dangerously cutting in front of a rescue vehicle that was racing with lights and sirens to assist an injured person following a road accident in the Sri Racha district.
The incident, which occurred at approximately 8:10 a.m. on November 29th, 2025, was recorded by the front-facing camera of a rescue pickup truck belonging to the Sawang Prateep Sri Racha Foundation (radio call sign 703).
Mr. Somboon Banmai, 54, a veteran rescue volunteer, explained that he had received an emergency call about a motorcycle colliding with a six-wheel enclosed truck in Soi Charoen Sap, in front of Pradisht Phaisan Village, heading toward the Huay Fao intersection.
With sirens blaring and emergency lights flashing, Mr. Somboon hurried toward the scene. As he turned from Charoen Sap intersection into Soi Bo Yang, a man riding a blue Honda Wave motorcycle was seen travelling in front of him in the same direction.
After safely overtaking the motorcycle and returning to his lane, the rider suddenly overtook on the right and cut sharply in front of the rescue vehicle, forcing Mr. Somboon to brake hard to avoid a collision.
“I was shocked,” Mr. Somboon said. “If we had crashed, it would have created another accident, injured more people, delayed help for the original victim, and caused unnecessary damage and legal problems.”
Moments later, the same motorcyclist sped past the actual crash scene where good Samaritans were already assisting the injured rider, nearly hitting civilians who were helping at the roadside. One bystander shouted at the rider for speeding through an active accident zone in a narrow soi.
After passing the scene, the motorcyclist was seen casually waving goodbye, seemingly mocking them.
The original crash victim sustained injuries and received first aid from rescue volunteers before being transported to Vibharam Laem Chabang Hospital.
Mr. Somboon released the dashcam video to raise public awareness and issued an urgent appeal to all road users:
“When you see or hear an ambulance, rescue vehicle, or any emergency vehicle with lights and sirens activated, please move over and give way immediately. Every second counts for someone who may be fighting for their life. Blocking or cutting off emergency vehicles doesn’t just risk another accident, it can cost lives.”
Local authorities and road-safety advocates have echoed the call, reminding drivers and riders that failing to yield to emergency vehicles is not only dangerous but also punishable under Thai traffic law.
