Dramatic footage as car bursts into flames – but driver escaped death

Dramatic video and still photography showed the aftermath of a crash of a Toyota Camry on Sukhumvit Road near Pattaya this morning.

The accident occurred as Pornthep Jailert, 27, was driving fast in the area of the temple of Wat Thung Krat in Bang Lamung.

The car overturned after hitting a power pole but Pornthep managed to get out before it burst into flames.

He was taken to hospital as police, fire and rescue services attended to scene at 4.40am today.

TNews said that it was believed that the driver did not fall asleep at the wheel and was probably drunk and unable to control his vehicle.

He will be interviewed again.

He will face a bill for damage to government property after hitting the pole.

Thai Visa / TNews

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