Loei: Four serious charges have been filed against a pickup truck driver who, while intoxicated, struck and killed four children in a hit-and-run accident. The driver, identified as Mr. Wutthichai, confessed to speeding and being under the influence of methamphetamine at the time of the incident. The Governor of Loei has visited the victims' families to offer condolences and provide initial financial assistance. According to Thai News Agency, the tragic accident occurred on the evening of April 13th on the Loei-Chiang Khan road, near Ban Nabon, Na Sao Subdistrict, Chiang Khan District, Loei Province. Mr. Wutthichai, a 28-year-old man, was driving a pickup truck that veered into the opposite lane, colliding with a motorcycle carrying four children, resulting in their deaths. On April 15, 2026, doctors discharged Mr. Wutthichai after his condition improved. Investigators from Chiang Khan Police Station subsequently took him for questioning and conducted a urine test, which returned positive for methamphetamin e. Mr. Wutthichai confessed to drinking with friends earlier and driving at high speed while intoxicated, leading to the fatal collision. Investigating officers have charged Mr. Wutthichai with driving under the influence of drugs, reckless driving causing death, driving causing injury to others, and driving causing property damage. He is scheduled to be taken to the Loei Provincial Court for remand, with officers opposing any request for bail. In a show of support, Mr. Chaiyapoj Charoonpong, the Governor of Loei Province, along with relevant agencies, visited the families of the four deceased children to provide support and expedite assistance. The Governor emphasized the need for a comprehensive and transparent investigation and urged all sectors to cooperate in learning from this incident. The findings will be used to develop preventative measures to avoid similar tragedies in the future.