1 October 2024

Multiple deaths in school bus fire in Thailand: PM

By Redoy K

A school bus carrying 44 children and teachers caught fire in Thailand after a tire burst, resulting in up to 25 feared dead. The bus was part of a trip from Wat Khao Phraya Sangkharam school. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra expressed condolences. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with bodies being recovered from the charred wreckage. The incident highlights Thailand’s poor road safety record, with around 20,000 annual traffic deaths.READ FULL