Min Siosakul in drink drive shame after Blaxland crash

A drunk former soldier who crashed into a garden fence in western Sydney felt “obliged” to get behind the wheel after his mum asked for a ride, a court has heard.

A drunk former soldier who ploughed his Holden Commodore through a suburban western Sydney garden before crashing into a fence has been sentenced.
Min Siosakul, 25, of Mt Riverview, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to mid-range drink driving resulting in a crash at Blaxland about 10.40pm on August 26.

Min Siosakul appeared before Penrith Local Court after crashing into a fence in Blaxland.

Penrith Local Court heard, however, he wasn’t responsible for the drunken mess as his mum had asked to be picked up from the family’s East Blaxland takeaway business and Siosakul felt “obliged” due to his culture and that it was late at night.
The 25-year-old’s stepfather told the court his wife blames herself for the incident and that Siosakul, who works as an apprentice electrician but is out of work due to Covid, was very remorseful.
“I don’t think I’ve seen anyone more apologetic and admitting his guilt straight away,” he said. “He apologises to us every day.”

Min Siosakul and his stepfather appeared before Penrith Local Court after the 25-year-old crashed into a Colorbond fence in Blaxland and blew an alcohol reading of 0.110.

The stepfather said Siosakul’s loss of licence has impacted the family as he is the only driver now, since Siosakul was suspended.
Siosakul, who previously served two years in the Thai military according to Magistrate Gibson, was observed by police after the collision to be unsteady on his feet, had glazed eyes and smelt of alcohol.
He returned a breath analysis reading of 0.110.
Magistrate James Gibson said he was sympathetic of the family circumstances, but emphasised the seriousness of the offence.
“There is a real need for general deterrence,” he said. “You’re a young man who has done military service in Thailand and are a promising member to society but you are convicted and disqualified for a period of three months.”
Siosakul was also fined $500 and will have to hold an interlock licence for 12 months once he gets his licence back.