Incident Overview
A school bus carrying students and teachers on a trip from province caught fire in , a suburb of , with more than 20 feared dead. The bus had 45 passengers, including six teachers and 39 students.
Initial investigations suggest a tire explosion may have sparked the fire, which rapidly engulfed the bus. Rescuers faced delays in accessing the bus due to the risk of further explosions from the natural gas fuel.
Response and Reactions
expressed deep sorrow, promising government support for medical expenses and assistance for victims' families. She visited the injured, being emotionally affected as a mother of two.
The incident has sparked criticism regarding the safety of long-distance school trips and the high traffic accident rates in Thailand. Authorities are investigating and may charge those responsible.