Prime Minister in Tears Over Tragic Bangkok School Bus Fire

[webfact]

 

A tearful and visibly emotional Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra expressed her deep sorrow on October 1, following a devastating fire that engulfed a school bus, resulting in multiple injuries and fatalities.

 

The tragic incident involved a bus carrying kindergarten students from Uthai Thani Province. Upon completing a press conference detailing the latest Cabinet meeting outcomes, Prime Minister Paetongtarn was briefed on the incident just before departing for Pak Kret District in Nonthaburi to oversee water management projects at the Royal Irrigation Department. As she descended from Command Building 1, reporters inquired if she had been informed about the tragic fire.

 

The Prime Minister, deeply affected, did not verbally respond but nodded and was seen crying as she walked towards the Thai Khu Fah Building.

 

In response to the tragedy, Prime Minister Paetongtarn has promptly dispatched key officials to the scene. Those dispatched include Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Suriya Juangroongruangkit, and Deputy Minister of Interior Sabida Thaichet, who hails from Uthai Thani, the home province of the affected children.

The immediate government priority is to offer full support and condolences to the families affected and provide necessary medical and emotional support to those injured. Prime Minister Paetongtarn has also called for a comprehensive investigation to determine the cause of the fire and to implement measures to prevent such tragedies in the future, reported Pattaya Mail.

 

As the nation mourns, Prime Minister Paetongtarn's visible grief underscores the severity of the incident and its deep impact on the entire country. The government's swift response aims to provide solace and support during this tragic time while reaffirming its commitment to the safety of all citizens, especially children.

 

Picture courtesy: TNA

 

-- 2024-10-02

 

[Gottfrid]

26 minutes ago, webfact said:

The Prime Minister, deeply affected, did not verbally respond but nodded and was seen crying as she walked towards the Thai Khu Fah Building.

If you can not make a verbal and correct response as a PM, then you have nothing to do at that position. Resign!

[Will B Good]

10 minutes ago, Gottfrid said:

If you can not make a verbal and correct response as a PM, then you have nothing to do at that position. Resign!

 

 

Bit harsh.

 

 

I have to confess I shed a tear or two.

 

 

[Yagoda]

Order inspection of all vehicles running on LNG or whatever gas they use.

[sammieuk1]

We are in tears here to 🤔

[brianthainess]

31 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

Order inspection of all vehicles running on LNG or whatever gas they use.

Even if it was on LPG, although I believe a 54yr old Isuzu bus fitted with a Benz engine, would be on Diesel, all vehicles on LPG ARE tested every year, for a car it costs 1,500b, not carried out by the LTO, you have to get the Cert. privately. Tanks have to be replaced every 10 yrs or no Cert. 

[Yagoda]

6 minutes ago, brianthainess said:

Even if it was on LPG, although I believe a 54yr old Isuzu bus fitted with a Benz engine, would be on Diesel, all vehicles on LPG ARE tested every year, for a car it costs 1,500b, not carried out by the LTO, you have to get the Cert. privately. Tanks have to be replaced every 10 yrs or no Cert. 

How much is it to buy a cert ? 🙂

 

Two buses blew up at Angkor this year. 

 

 

[brianthainess]

1 minute ago, Yagoda said:

How much is it to buy a cert ? 🙂

 

Two buses blew up at Angkor this year. 

 

 

I just told you, Photos are also taken of the 'inspectors' standing in front of the Vehicle tested, I doubt very much even here it you'd be able to just 'Buy' the cert. 

[thesetat2013]

crocodile tears

2 hours ago, webfact said:

A tearful and visibly emotional Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra

 

[KannikaP]

5 minutes ago, thesetat2013 said:

crocodile tears

 

Were the tears I and my Mrs shed last night 'crocodile' ?

[phetphet]

2 minutes ago, thesetat2013 said:

crocodile tears

 

As much as I don't think she should be Prime Minister, you cannot know how she feels.

The death of those young children in the manner in which they died is a very sad, and obviously upsetting occurrence for anyone that reads about it.  She won't be the only one shedding tears.

[MarkBR]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

 

A tearful and visibly emotional Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra expressed her deep sorrow on October 1, following a devastating fire that engulfed a school bus, resulting in multiple injuries and fatalities.

 

The tragic incident involved a bus carrying kindergarten students from Uthai Thani Province. Upon completing a press conference detailing the latest Cabinet meeting outcomes, Prime Minister Paetongtarn was briefed on the incident just before departing for Pak Kret District in Nonthaburi to oversee water management projects at the Royal Irrigation Department. As she descended from Command Building 1, reporters inquired if she had been informed about the tragic fire.

 

The Prime Minister, deeply affected, did not verbally respond but nodded and was seen crying as she walked towards the Thai Khu Fah Building.

 

In response to the tragedy, Prime Minister Paetongtarn has promptly dispatched key officials to the scene. Those dispatched include Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Suriya Juangroongruangkit, and Deputy Minister of Interior Sabida Thaichet, who hails from Uthai Thani, the home province of the affected children.

The immediate government priority is to offer full support and condolences to the families affected and provide necessary medical and emotional support to those injured. Prime Minister Paetongtarn has also called for a comprehensive investigation to determine the cause of the fire and to implement measures to prevent such tragedies in the future, reported Pattaya Mail.

 

As the nation mourns, Prime Minister Paetongtarn's visible grief underscores the severity of the incident and its deep impact on the entire country. The government's swift response aims to provide solace and support during this tragic time while reaffirming its commitment to the safety of all citizens, especially children.

 

Picture courtesy: TNA

 

-- 2024-10-02

 

All vehicles need to inspected by registered garages in order to get their vehicle tax registration assuming they pass a good safety inspection.  Then Ministry of Transport has to monitor the garages effectively, and any fraudulent safety inspection certificates obtained via corruption.

This horrific disaster must never happen again.

[ikke1959]

The Pm should announce a day of national mourning flags half pole and everyone wearing black because of this tragic accident

[Artisi]

5 minutes ago, phetphet said:

As much as I don't think she should be Prime Minister, you cannot know how she feels.

The death of those young children in the manner in which they died is a very sad, and obviously upsetting occurrence for anyone that reads about it.  She won't be the only one shedding tears.

Except for the many of the expat special forces guys posting here who are battled hardened professionals - been there, done that, seen it all - tough as nails - - - no tears from them. 

[Gottfrid]

2 hours ago, Will B Good said:

 

 

Bit harsh.

 

 

I have to confess I shed a tear or two.

 

 

Sure, me too. She can also do, but in such a serious accident, as a PM and face of the country, she must be able to make a comment and statement and not send other to do her work.

[lordgrinz]

It will stay in the news for a week or two, then be forgotten like all the other "tragedies", expect no changes, and continued business as usual. You only need to look back at the Zebra crossing issue, nothing has changed!

Edited October 2 by lordgrinz

[Yagoda]

37 minutes ago, brianthainess said:

I just told you, Photos are also taken of the 'inspectors' standing in front of the Vehicle tested, I doubt very much even here it you'd be able to just 'Buy' the cert. 

Well they were selling some type of highway permit, yes? Arent some folks under investigation for that?

[BarraMarra]

2 hours ago, Will B Good said:

 

 

Bit harsh.

 

 

I have to confess I shed a tear or two.

 

 

Yes a bit harsh like all mothers with kids around the age that Perished she was upset on hearing the news what else could she have done hearing that news smile ?

[proton]

They seem to think health and safety is some sort of foreign idea. I have yet to travel in a van where the seat belts were functional I sometimes mention it to the Mrs and get an 'up to them' response, but they have a notice about a fine for not using them! Getting road tax, all they need is a test, but they only ever test the brakes, never check anything else, the tyres could be hanging off for all they care

[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

If you can not make a verbal and correct response as a PM, then you have nothing to do at that position. Resign!

Take the transport minister with you.

[TroubleandGrumpy]

If this was a freak accident, then that is very sad and a terrible loss to all the families - may they RIP.

 

BUT if it was due to bad driving, and/or poor maintenance, and/or anything that involves corrupt/incompetent people, then I hope the authorities throw the books at them all and throw them in jail for life. That is the only thing that will wake up these absolute idiots here who drive poorly maintained buses/trucks without any care for others - because there is never any consequences.  But I fear it will be like that young doctor killed on the pedestrian crossing - after a short period of 'painting the rocks', everything will go back to what it was.   Things like this are very hard to change in a society where the majority believe that their lives are in the hands of 'higher things' and that having an amulet or making merit will help appease those 'higher authorities'. 

[TroubleandGrumpy]

1 hour ago, phetphet said:

As much as I don't think she should be Prime Minister, you cannot know how she feels.

The death of those young children in the manner in which they died is a very sad, and obviously upsetting occurrence for anyone that reads about it.  She won't be the only one shedding tears.

And being a young Mother herself - the empathy feelings would have been overwhelming.

[NativeBob]

"National Day of Mourning". Too shy to announce?

[Peterphuket]

4 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

If you can not make a verbal and correct response as a PM, then you have nothing to do at that position. Resign!

The best helmsmen are on shore.

[delgarcon]

2 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

The Pm should announce a day of national mourning flags half pole and everyone wearing black because of this tragic accident

I'm sure that will make the parents feel a lot better!

[KannikaP]

2 hours ago, KannikaP said:

Were the tears I and my Mrs shed last night 'crocodile' ?

There are some sad, uncaring members here on AN.

[motdaeng]

a good prime minister would swiftly develop and announce strict measures, providing personal updates every four months with a transparent report on progress. she should promise that if the goals and commitments are not met, both she and the entire government will resign. starting today!

 

but a prime minister with a criminal family background will, as usual, make promises without taking responsibility. nothing will change in the long run! we already know, it olny will be empty promises, self-promotion, and face-saving acting .... 

[PETERTHEEATER]

5 hours ago, Will B Good said:

 

 

Bit harsh.

 

 

I have to confess I shed a tear or two.

 

 

But you didn't have an assistant furtively spraying onion juice into your face.....😀

[metisdead]

An inflammatory post and the replies have been removed.

 

An off topic deflection post regarding Thaksin's war on drugs and the replies have been removed.

[Presnock]

5 hours ago, Will B Good said:

 

 

Bit harsh.

 

 

I have to confess I shed a tear or two.

 

 

more than harsh...just like her, I have a couple of youngsters, though no where near as young as those students - closer to the teachers probably in age - but even at 77 years of age, I could only imagine the feeling of the parents of these kids.  My Thai wife has alway s forbid our daughter to ride those tour buses for school trip - so instead she flew with the other 1-3 students whose parents felt the same to where ever the class was going.  54 year buses that have been in use on these roads and drivers.  After the police investigation of this particular bus - from inside the bus by the concentration of bodies by the emergency doors but unable to open them - should have been automatic or easy to open from inside or outside but the driver couldn't seem to get the fire extinguisher going so  he just fled the scene,  I feel for those parents and other kids.