reader Posted April 21 Posted April 21 From Pattaya news A major accident occurred in the early hours of April 21st, 2025, around 2:00 AM, when a passenger bus traveling from Nong Khai to Rayong collided with the rear of a trailer truck, causing the bus’s wheels to catch fire. The incident took place on the road descending from Pu Khao Salathon Court, heading toward Kabin Buri in Na Di District, Prachinburi Province. The bus, identified as vehicle number 590-28 and bound for Pattaya-Rayong, carried 60 passengers. The crash resulted in 7 fatalities and dozens of injuries, with emergency services rushing the injured to nearby hospitals. Continues at https://thepattayanews.com/2025/04/21/bus-coming-to-pattaya-crashes-in-prachinburi-and-claims-7-lives-injures-53/ vinapu 1 Quote
Keithambrose Posted April 22 Posted April 22 18 hours ago, reader said: From Pattaya news A major accident occurred in the early hours of April 21st, 2025, around 2:00 AM, when a passenger bus traveling from Nong Khai to Rayong collided with the rear of a trailer truck, causing the bus’s wheels to catch fire. The incident took place on the road descending from Pu Khao Salathon Court, heading toward Kabin Buri in Na Di District, Prachinburi Province. The bus, identified as vehicle number 590-28 and bound for Pattaya-Rayong, carried 60 passengers. The crash resulted in 7 fatalities and dozens of injuries, with emergency services rushing the injured to nearby hospitals. Continues at https://thepattayanews.com/2025/04/21/bus-coming-to-pattaya-crashes-in-prachinburi-and-claims-7-lives-injures-53/ Not going to help the image of a safe country for tourism. Quote
reader Posted April 24 Author Posted April 24 Ban double-decker buses from dangerous routes From Bangkok Post Double-decker buses have been prohibited from plying potentially dangerous routes after a fatal crash on a highway in Prachin Buri, according to the Ministry of Transport. Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit said on Wednesday that he had instructed the Department of Land Transport (DLT) to investigate the deadly crash involving a double-decker bus and a lorry on Highway 304 in Na Di district. The crash, which occurred on a steep downhill stretch, caused a fire that killed seven people and injured more than 40 on Monday at around 1.30am. Initial findings suggest the driver was driving too fast for the road conditions and was unable to slow down in time, leading to the crash. The impact damaged an area where electrical wiring was located, causing a short circuit and fire Continues at https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3009976/double-decker-buses-banned-on-risky-routes Quote
Keithambrose Posted April 24 Posted April 24 5 minutes ago, reader said: Ban double-decker buses from dangerous routes From Bangkok Post Double-decker buses have been prohibited from plying potentially dangerous routes after a fatal crash on a highway in Prachin Buri, according to the Ministry of Transport. Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit said on Wednesday that he had instructed the Department of Land Transport (DLT) to investigate the deadly crash involving a double-decker bus and a lorry on Highway 304 in Na Di district. The crash, which occurred on a steep downhill stretch, caused a fire that killed seven people and injured more than 40 on Monday at around 1.30am. Initial findings suggest the driver was driving too fast for the road conditions and was unable to slow down in time, leading to the crash. The impact damaged an area where electrical wiring was located, causing a short circuit and fire Continues at https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3009976/double-decker-buses-banned-on-risky-routes I wonder how they define a potentially dangerous route? Perhaps any route, bearing in mind the serious crashes they have! This crash seems particularly horrendous. Quote
