Legal Corner: Bus Safety Laws in Thailand, A Call for Reform Following Tragic School...
Thailand-
The recent tragic accident involving a school bus that resulted in the deaths of 20 children and three teachers has cast a harsh spotlight on the state of bus safety in Thailand. The incident,...
Major Sinkhole Forces Emergency Road Closure in Bangkok
Bangkok —
At 9:30 PM on October 6th, 2024, Thai national media reported a road collapse at Kesa Komol Intersection on Nakhon Chai Si Road in Dusit District, prompting authorities to close the area to...
Motorcyclist Critically Injured in Collision with Utility Pole in Pattaya
Pattaya —
A 34-year-old Thai man was critically injured after his motorcycle crashed into a utility pole on Sukhumvit Road in Pattaya early on October 7th, 2024.
The accident was reported to Pattaya police around 12:10...
Car Crash in Bangkok Topples 10 Power Poles, Driver Found with Drugs and Gun
Bangkok —
On September 6th, 2024, Thai national media reported a car accident in the Huai Khwang district area, Bangkok, where a vehicle crashed into power poles, toppling more than ten of them and blocking...
66-Year-Old British Man Dies in High-Speed Motorcycle Crash in Sattahip a Day After Returning...
Sattahip —
A 66-year-old British man, who had just returned to Thailand for one day, tragically died after crashing his motorcycle into a U-turn sign in Sattahip.
The tragic accident was reported to Sattahip police at...
Bangkok Taxi Overturns and Bursts Into Flames; Critical Injuries Reported
Bangkok —
At 8:10 AM on October 5th, 2024, Huamark police officers received a report of a taxi accident on Rama 9 Road, Bangkok, where the vehicle overturned and caught fire. The crash left five...
Flood Forces Temporary Changes to Chiang Mai-Bangkok Train Services
North —
On October 4th, 2024, the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) announced temporary changes to northern train routes due to rising floodwaters in Chiang Mai.
Three express trains will see adjustments in their starting...
Chiang Mai Airport Remains Operational Despite City Flooding
Chiang Mai —
On October 4th, 2024, Chiang Mai Airport confirmed it remains unaffected by the flooding from the Ping River and continues normal operations. Passengers are advised to allow extra time for travel.
At 11:00...
Pattaya Officials Conduct Safety Inspection of School Buses After Recent Fire Incident
Pattaya —
Pattaya City officials inspected school buses for safety equipment following a devastating school coach fire that cost 23 lives, 20 of which were young students.
Mr. Krisana Boonsawasdi, Deputy Mayor of Pattaya City, along...
Update: Grieving Families Receive Victims’ Bodies as Funeral Preparations Begin After Tragic School Trip...
National —
At 7:30 PM on October 2nd, 2024, Thai national media provided an update following the police questioning of Mr. Songwit Chinbut, the owner of Chinbut Tour, whose bus was involved in a devastating...
