BANGKOK, Thailand – A red Porsche has become an unlikely internet hero after crashing into and bringing down a power pole in Sukhumvit Soi 3, near the junction with Sukhumvit Soi 11, Bangkok, on November 13. Social media users flooded the Facebook page “Thai Sukhumvit” with comments thanking the driver, jokingly praising the car for removing a long-standing road hazard that had caused problems for motorists.
The narrow lane serves as a shortcut connecting the Nana area with Sukhumvit Road. The power pole stood in a position that reportedly obstructed traffic, leaving little room for vehicles to pass each other safely. Photographs showed numerous impact marks on the pole, suggesting it had been involved in repeated collisions.
Several motorists shared their experiences, with some saying they had previously damaged their vehicles while trying to navigate around it. The incident also sparked curiosity over the extent of the Porsche’s damage, as photographs appeared to show relatively minor damage to its front bumper and headlights despite the force of the collision.
Following the accident, authorities repositioned the power pole slightly closer to the adjacent wall to provide more clearance for passing vehicles. Beyond the unusual online reaction, the incident has renewed calls for authorities to inspect road obstructions and improve safety at accident-prone locations before further collisions occur.
