Regarding the damage to more than 52 power poles and 22 houses and businesses caused by the pickup truck accident on September 9th on Nong Ho Road, Songchai Rakwongsa, the 25-year-old driver, has recovered and been discharged from the hospital. He is expected to acknowledge the charges within two days and will then be questioned and prosecuted in Chiang Mai Provincial Court according to legal procedures.
The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) and the public are estimated to have suffered damages amounting to 8 – 10 million baht. All affected parties, including Songchai, will be called to a compensation negotiation meeting on September 23rd.
