Con-voyage: Police spark furore with luxury supercar jam on M6

A viral video has stirred up a storm after it revealed police officers on the M6 motorway escorting a convoy of luxury supercars, forcing traffic to a crawl. The shocking footage shows officers blocking lanes on the Bang Pa-in to Nakhon Ratchasima route, sparking widespread outrage and prompting an immediate investigation.

Social media erupted when a Facebook user posted a clip of police motorbikes corralling traffic behind the flashy convoy, compelling vehicles to slow to a mere 60 kilometres per hour. The chaos caused by this heavy-handed escort triggered public fury, as drivers demanded answers for the commuter chaos.

In a swift response, Police Lieutenant General Jiraphob Bhuridej, speaking from the Central Investigation Bureau, announced that Police Major General Khongkrit Lertsitthikul, Commander of the Highway Police Division, had submitted the initial findings. An investigative committee has been mobilized to uncover the truth, and if misconduct is confirmed, heads will roll.

Sources suggest the highway police were ushering the luxury motors to the Korat Walking Street Vegetarian Festival in Nakhon Ratchasima. The high-end procession seriously sabotaged motorway flow, with early findings pointing to a junior officer making the call without consulting higher-ups—prompting further scrutiny from the top brass.

Upper management, including the station chief inspector and deputy, are also under the spotlight for failing to keep their subordinates in check. Broader questions are being asked about the blurred lines between police duties and impromptu escort services for private events, said Jiraphob

“The initial findings indicate a clear breach of protocol. We are committed to swift, transparent action, and any officer found guilty will face the consequences.”

Congested motorway

Media attention has zeroed in on the M6 ruckus, with stranded commuters blasting the apparent misuse of law enforcement to cater to luxury whims. Online, the public has made their frustration clear, demanding accountability for the dubious deployment of police on the congested motorway.

As the police pledge transparency throughout the inquiry, they aim to prevent a repeat of such misuse and rebuild public confidence. The Korat Walking Street Vegetarian Festival, intended as a lively event with cars and music, has instead become a flashpoint for discussions on traffic control and police priorities.

While the investigation unfolds, the nation waits for answers and corrective measures, serving as a stark reminder of the essential balance between public service and maintaining order on Thailand’s busy roads.