A German man allegedly killed an aspiring footballer in a drunk driving accident in Thailand.

Thilo Michael Lampe, 59, allegedly ploughed into Supawit Krajangwong, 25, while he was sitting on the pavement in front of a beach in Prachuap Khiri Khan on March 8.

Supawit was allegedly crushed against the pavement by the Ford Everest before the German, from Rainau, Baden-Wurttemberg, reportedly fled the scene without stopping to help him.

The lad's mum Aomruethai Krajangwong, 42, has aired her fury to local media, claiming the driver has been avoiding accountability for the accident.

She said: 'We respect the legal process, but we are also afraid that we will not receive justice, because the German man has not shown remorse or reached out to us for compensation.

'He should have just stayed at home instead of going out drunk driving.

'My son's death has devastated our family. He was hardworking, disciplined, and well-loved both by us and other vendors and customers.

'He loved football. He played for the town and had recently won a championship. He believed he would play for the province team.'

Fitness fanatic Supawit had been playing volleyball with his friends when he sat down to rest in the Ban Krut area when he is said to have been struck by the car.

A passing motorist who witnessed the accident followed the Ford to the German's house and called the police.

Police Colonel Siri Ratraksa, superintendent of the Thongchai Police Station, said cops immediately began efforts to arrest Michael when they were notified of the accident.

He said: 'We acted swiftly on the case and visited the suspect's house after the incident. However, when we arrived at his house at nighttime, it was large, secure, and surrounded by walls.

'We tried to call for him, but received no response, leaving us no choice but to visit again in the morning.'

Michael spoke with the officers the next day and initially denied being the driver involved. When confronted with evidence, he allegedly admitted to causing the accident.

He was reportedly detained at the Prachuap Khiri Khan Provincial Court to face charges of 'reckless driving causing death' and 'refusal to render assistance to the victim'.

His insurance company is now also involved with paying bail and compensation costs for Supawit's family.

A negotiation meeting has also been scheduled at the Thongchai Police Station for the coming days.

The policeman added: 'If the German man fails to reach an agreement with the family of the victim, he could be sent to court.'