17 Dead in Bus Crash on Hillside Road in Prachinburi

[Georgealbert]

UPDATE
Bus Crash: GPS Data Reveals Timeline of Tragedy

 

Picture from responders.

 

The crash involving a bus carrying a group from Phon Charoen Municipality in Bueng Kan occurred on Highway 304 in Nadi district, Prachinburi,, when the bus driver lost control and overturned off the road, at approximately 03:09 on 26 February.

 

GPS Data Reveals Speed and Route

 

According to Ms. Piyawan Thapaengphan, the Bueng Kan transport officer, and Mr. Issara Sothong, a vehicle inspection officer, the bus, registered as a non-fixed-route passenger vehicle with registration number 30-0040 Bueng Kan, had been monitored via a GPS tracking system installed by Thai GPS Service Co., Ltd.

 

Timeline of the journey:

 

• 25 February, 17:01 – The bus departed from Phon Charoen, Bueng Kan.

 

• 25 February, 17:40 – Entered Sakon Nakhon province.

 

• 25 February, 18:57 – Entered Udon Thani province.

 

• 25 February, 20:58 – Entered Khon Kaen province.

 

• 25 February, 23:55 – Entered Nakhon Ratchasima province.

 

• 26 February, 03:01 – Entered Prachinburi province.

 

• 26 February, 03:09 – The bus crashed in Bu Phram subdistrict, Nadi district, Prachinburi.

 

Speed Before the Crash

 

GPS data shows the bus was travelling at varying speeds leading up to the crash:

 

• 03:06 – 21 km/h

 

• 03:07  – 23 km/h

 

• 03:08  – 44 km/h

 

• 03:09 – Peaked at 85 km/h (the moment of the crash)

 

Officials have noted concerns regarding the driver’s working hours. GPS records indicate the driver exceeded the legal limit of continuous driving, with a stretch from 21:02 on 25 February to 3:09 on 26 February, amounting to 6 hours and 7 minutes of non-stop driving across Khon Kaen, Nakhon Ratchasima, and Prachinburi provinces.

 

The Department of Land Transport and police are conducting detailed investigations into the cause of the crash. Authorities are urging transport companies to enforce stricter rest periods for drivers to prevent future tragedies.

 

-- 2025-02-27

 

[MikeandDow]

36 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

UPDATE
Bus Crash: GPS Data Reveals Timeline of Tragedy

 

Picture from responders.

 

The crash involving a bus carrying a group from Phon Charoen Municipality in Bueng Kan occurred on Highway 304 in Nadi district, Prachinburi,, when the bus driver lost control and overturned off the road, at approximately 03:09 on 26 February.

 

GPS Data Reveals Speed and Route

 

According to Ms. Piyawan Thapaengphan, the Bueng Kan transport officer, and Mr. Issara Sothong, a vehicle inspection officer, the bus, registered as a non-fixed-route passenger vehicle with registration number 30-0040 Bueng Kan, had been monitored via a GPS tracking system installed by Thai GPS Service Co., Ltd.

 

Timeline of the journey:

 

• 25 February, 17:01 – The bus departed from Phon Charoen, Bueng Kan.

 

• 25 February, 17:40 – Entered Sakon Nakhon province.

 

• 25 February, 18:57 – Entered Udon Thani province.

 

• 25 February, 20:58 – Entered Khon Kaen province.

 

• 25 February, 23:55 – Entered Nakhon Ratchasima province.

 

• 26 February, 03:01 – Entered Prachinburi province.

 

• 26 February, 03:09 – The bus crashed in Bu Phram subdistrict, Nadi district, Prachinburi.

 

Speed Before the Crash

 

GPS data shows the bus was travelling at varying speeds leading up to the crash:

 

• 03:06 – 21 km/h

 

• 03:07  – 23 km/h

 

• 03:08  – 44 km/h

 

• 03:09 – Peaked at 85 km/h (the moment of the crash)

 

Officials have noted concerns regarding the driver’s working hours. GPS records indicate the driver exceeded the legal limit of continuous driving, with a stretch from 21:02 on 25 February to 3:09 on 26 February, amounting to 6 hours and 7 minutes of non-stop driving across Khon Kaen, Nakhon Ratchasima, and Prachinburi provinces.

 

The Department of Land Transport and police are conducting detailed investigations into the cause of the crash. Authorities are urging transport companies to enforce stricter rest periods for drivers to prevent future tragedies.

 

-- 2025-02-27

 

Thai drivers  just drive till they fall asleep seems to happen a lot here !!

[Donald Bright]

On 2/26/2025 at 7:56 AM, Aussie999 said:

I don't know all countries, but in Australia they often have 2 drivers, one driving, the other resting, they are also, by law, limited to distance and time they can travel, without a mandatory break.

That;s why i only use NakhonchaiAir busline.   Even Buriram - Bangkok 6hours they change bus drivers half way.

I used them to go from Buriram - Chiagmai a few years ago and they had two changes of drivers on that trip.

They also serve a meal on the bus.  Air con and toilet on board.   Have been using them for 14yrs.