A 14-year-old girl, who was injured in a school bus fire incident on Tuesday, is gradually improving and has started physical therapy, according to the Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health.

 

The girl's condition is moving towards betterment as there are no signs of fever or infection from the burns on her arms. She is now able to carry out some tasks by herself, even as the rehabilitation team continues to assist her.

 

Although she is able to sleep and appears calm, further mental health assessments for her and her family are to be carried out by the institute.

 

During the horrific fire incident, the girl was amongst those who were able to escape as the coach went up in flames. The unfortunate incident led to the death of 20 school children and three teachers.

 

The students were from a school in Uthai Thani’s Lan Sak district. They were on a day trip to Nonthaburi when the tragedy struck.

Funeral services for the victims will be held at the school, under royal sponsorship, and will be overseen by Privy Councillor President Surayud Chulanont, with other high-ranking government officials attending.

 

Chada Thaised, Bhumjaithai's MP for Uthai Thani, disclosed today that due to the high number of fatalities, help from private sector crematoriums had been sought. The planned funeral site is currently partially flooded, but necessary adjustments will be made, he mentioned.

 

Family members of the diseased put toys, like footballs and dolls, on the coffins in memory of their deceased loved ones. A few were seen shedding tears.

 

Today, former Prime Minister Chuan Leekpai visited the funeral site to pay his respects to the departed. He encouraged everyone to learn from this tragic accident, which took many young lives, and work towards how such incidents could be avoided in the future.

 

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-- 2024-10-04

 

11 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

Family members of the diseased

That should be deceased... not diseased.

Poor young girl...   the loss of so many friends at any age is a heartbreak no one should have to endure... but at such a tender and vulnerable stage of life the loss, the emotional weight, the tragedy is extreme beyond imagination and certainly beyond words. 

 

She'll have the unbearable burden of a lifetime of nightmares to contend with, and it’s heartbreaking to think of the lasting impact this will have on her.

 

I wish that she receives the guidance she will most certainly need to find the hope, the strength and comfort to navigate an incredibly difficult journey ahead.

 

9 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

Poor young girl...   the loss of so many friends at any age is a heartbreak no one should have to endure... but at such a tender and vulnerable stage of life the loss, the emotional weight, the tragedy is extreme beyond imagination and certainly beyond words. 

 

She'll have the unbearable burden of a lifetime of nightmares to contend with, and it’s heartbreaking to think of the lasting impact this will have on her.

 

I wish that she receives the guidance she will most certainly need to find the hope, the strength and comfort to navigate an incredibly difficult journey ahead.

 

Well said...

Best wishes, little un ❤️

high rank politicians with empty promises and wallets

I feel so sorry for all the burn victims who have survived. I have a friend who was burned badly in an aircraft accident and 

he went through a lot of skin graphs and pain and suffering and therapy .  I hope all the survivers are getting the best care that Thailand can afford to give them.

I also know there are lots of the very rich families in Thailand who can step up and help financially.

Perhaps on each trip a school board governor and or head teacher should be 

on board  - by law . I have a feeling things  will tighten up.