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A school transport bus overturned on the evening of 7 August, leaving two students dead and dozens more injured in a devastating crash that sent shockwaves through local communities in Bueng Kan.

 

The crash occurred around 17:00 on the Se Ka–Na Thom road, near the Huai Do canal bridge in Se Ka district of Bueng Kan province. The bus driver, which was transporting students home from school, lost control and overturned, trapping many of its passengers inside.

 

Emergency responders from Thepparak Rescue Service quickly arrived on the scene to assist with the evacuation and rushed the injured to nearby hospitals, including Na Thom Hospital and Se Ka Hospital.

 

According to initial reports from the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation in Nakhon Phanom province, the bus was transporting students from Na Thom district in Nakhon Phanom to their school in Se Ka district, Bueng Kan. The crash took place just two kilometres from Na Thom.

 

Authorities have confirmed that two students, one male and one female, died at the scene after being crushed by the overturned vehicle. Numerous other students sustained injuries, some of them serious, though exact numbers have yet to be confirmed.

 

Police officers from Se Ka Police Station are investigating the cause of the crash. Early indications suggest that the bus may have lost traction while crossing the bridge, but a full investigation is ongoing to determine the precise cause.

 

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Khaodod 2025-08-07

 

 

 

Sad 😭 

Never ending carnage 😕

This is incredibly sad and unacceptable.  The number of bus crashes in Thailand is extremely high.  Something has to be done about that.  I would love to know how many bus crashes a year there are in Thailand.  There should be less than 3 if the correct precautions were in place.

"the bus may have lost traction while crossing the bridge",  AkA, the driver was going too fast for the conditions.  This could have easily been avoided.

 

Imagine you are awaiting for your child to return from school and you get the call.  Devastating.  

Pick one of three:

 

Driving too fast for the conditions.

Playing with phone.

Fell asleep.

 

In my opinion, one or more of those will be the cause. Whatever, he was at least guilty of driving without due care and attention.

12 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

 

Pictures courtesy of Khaosod

 

A school transport bus overturned on the evening of 7 August, leaving two students dead and dozens more injured in a devastating crash that sent shockwaves through local communities in Bueng Kan.

 

The crash occurred around 17:00 on the Se Ka–Na Thom road, near the Huai Do canal bridge in Se Ka district of Bueng Kan province. The bus driver, which was transporting students home from school, lost control and overturned, trapping many of its passengers inside.

 

Emergency responders from Thepparak Rescue Service quickly arrived on the scene to assist with the evacuation and rushed the injured to nearby hospitals, including Na Thom Hospital and Se Ka Hospital.

 

According to initial reports from the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation in Nakhon Phanom province, the bus was transporting students from Na Thom district in Nakhon Phanom to their school in Se Ka district, Bueng Kan. The crash took place just two kilometres from Na Thom.

 

Authorities have confirmed that two students, one male and one female, died at the scene after being crushed by the overturned vehicle. Numerous other students sustained injuries, some of them serious, though exact numbers have yet to be confirmed.

 

Police officers from Se Ka Police Station are investigating the cause of the crash. Early indications suggest that the bus may have lost traction while crossing the bridge, but a full investigation is ongoing to determine the precise cause.

 

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Khaodod 2025-08-07

 

 

 

Since seat belts are compulsory, were they in use, if not why not?

Senseless tragedy.

Why does Thailand have so many incidents involving buses?

 

29 minutes ago, Showtime said:

This is incredibly sad and unacceptable.  The number of bus crashes in Thailand is extremely high.  Something has to be done about that.  I would love to know how many bus crashes a year there are in Thailand.  There should be less than 3 if the correct precautions were in place.

Total Bus Accidents

There were 13,452 bus accidents in 2024. 171 of these accidents were fatal for one or more persons involved.4 Feb 2025

 The US had 26,000 alone in 2024 according to some stats.Stats vary when you research. School bus accidents happen all over, including here with many each year. This is something that can be easily avoided by hiring proven drivers who adhere to road laws and aren't allowed to use phones while driving. 

23 minutes ago, boloaf said:

Pick one of three:

 

Driving too fast for the conditions.

Playing with phone.

Fell asleep.

You forgot improper maintenance....

12 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

 

Pictures courtesy of Khaosod

 

A school transport bus overturned on the evening of 7 August, leaving two students dead and dozens more injured in a devastating crash that sent shockwaves through local communities in Bueng Kan.

 

The crash occurred around 17:00 on the Se Ka–Na Thom road, near the Huai Do canal bridge in Se Ka district of Bueng Kan province. The bus driver, which was transporting students home from school, lost control and overturned, trapping many of its passengers inside.

 

Emergency responders from Thepparak Rescue Service quickly arrived on the scene to assist with the evacuation and rushed the injured to nearby hospitals, including Na Thom Hospital and Se Ka Hospital.

 

According to initial reports from the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation in Nakhon Phanom province, the bus was transporting students from Na Thom district in Nakhon Phanom to their school in Se Ka district, Bueng Kan. The crash took place just two kilometres from Na Thom.

 

Authorities have confirmed that two students, one male and one female, died at the scene after being crushed by the overturned vehicle. Numerous other students sustained injuries, some of them serious, though exact numbers have yet to be confirmed.

 

Police officers from Se Ka Police Station are investigating the cause of the crash. Early indications suggest that the bus may have lost traction while crossing the bridge, but a full investigation is ongoing to determine the precise cause.

 

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Khaodod 2025-08-07

 

 

 

compulsory seat belts reqired, NO to expensive ,cheaper to let school kids die

1 hour ago, Showtime said:

This is incredibly sad and unacceptable.  The number of bus crashes in Thailand is extremely high.  Something has to be done about that.  I would love to know how many bus crashes a year there are in Thailand.  There should be less than 3 if the correct precautions were in place.

Unfortunately easily 3 a month for sure if not a week at times . Just not reported in mainstream news.

If this was in a developed country, this would be headline news for at least 24 hours.

But sadly here in LOS it's just another crash.

After spending more than half of my life here in Thailand and adapting to weather, language, climate, food, & culture I will NEVER EVER accept the roads, its users, the signs and planning, the (lack of) policing, and general attitude.

 

So sad for these poor kids and their families.... and it'll be forgotten by lunchtime by the rest!

More innocent victims of a state that does not give a to**. These death traps are all over the country because the Government puts zero money into the system for better ones, or if they do it all goes into brown envelopes. 

Students crushed, probably thrown out of the open or missing window as there are for sure no working seatbelts. 

I know the first picture is a bit grainy, but those tyres look well worn, and of odd sizes. Sadly, there will be another one in a week or so.

R.I.P. little ones.

51 minutes ago, David T Pike said:

You forgot improper maintenance....

Wrong. No maintenance.

hmmm.. yet another school bus crash. Thailand is a dangerous place to be on roads , that’s for sure,?Does anyone care , will anyone do something about it . NO TIT

1 hour ago, RJRS1301 said:

Since seat belts are compulsory, were they in use, if not why not?

Senseless tragedy.

Why does Thailand have so many incidents involving buses?

 

I may be wrong but if a full bus had every passenger wearing a seat belt and the bus crashes and overturns, would the death and injury not be higher?

That bus doesn’t even look safe enough to be on the road, let alone carrying children. RIP

2 hours ago, RJRS1301 said:

Since seat belts are compulsory, were they in use, if not why not?

Senseless tragedy.

Why does Thailand have so many incidents involving buses?

 

Because it is not a first-world country, a total lack of 'policed' regulations...........🤔

Brakes failed , cause of every bus/lorry crash here

Never pissed or yabbad up or fell asleep 

It's about time the transport ministry started doing their job and tested these death traps

The parents and families of all the victims around Thailand should up.arms and demand something is done

R.I.P. kids

Always amazing me how these drivers are always in a race, jumping red lights etc etc…

 

RIP Sad..😞 

15 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Early indications suggest that the bus may have lost traction while crossing the bridge,

What does that even mean ?

3 hours ago, RJRS1301 said:

Since seat belts are compulsory, were they in use, if not why not?

Senseless tragedy.

Why does Thailand have so many incidents involving buses?

Because the minister for transport doesn't give a rats-arse.

No one has asked how many children on board, and how many authorised.

How can two be crushed under the bus, if all were inside?

1 hour ago, NoshowJones said:

I may be wrong but if a full bus had every passenger wearing a seat belt and the bus crashes and overturns, would the death and injury not be higher?

Bus overturns.
Passengers with no seatbelt get thrown around everywhere bashing heads into metal, braking bones. 

Passengers with seat belts get jolted around but remain in their seats, maybe hanging upside down.

 

i think I know which I prefer. I also think there must be a reason for mandating seatbelts be worn in the front and back of cars and on buses. Could authorities worldwide be so stupid as to recommend something if it’s dangerous?

 

Overall I would say the answer to your question is no

The Ministry of Inactive Posts just got a new entry:

- who speaks of the bus which burnt out completely and incinerated school children? 
- who speaks of the bus which flipped on the way from Korat down to Prachinburi killing quite a few  teachers? 

Nothing happens after that. If luck prevails some relatives can extract some ridiculous amounts of bus operators etc. which hardly cover the expenses of a funeral here. Nobody is taken to responsibility so in short .... you get what you pay for.

This is all avoidable, very very sad but unless someone stands up and proclaims "enough is enough" you can get used to reading such headlines on a regular basis also in the future 😞 

14 minutes ago, Grusa said:

How can two be crushed under the bus, if all were inside?

Throw out of the widows as it rolled over

10 minutes ago, wensiensheng said:

Bus overturns.
Passengers with no seatbelt get thrown around everywhere bashing heads into metal, braking bones. 

Passengers with seat belts get jolted around but remain in their seats, maybe hanging upside down.

 

i think I know which I prefer. I also think there must be a reason for mandating seatbelts be worn in the front and back of cars and on buses. Could authorities worldwide be so stupid as to recommend something if it’s dangerous?

 

Overall I would say the answer to your question is no

Yes I do see your point, but at the same time, if you are strapped in  you cannot get out to dodge something that may trap you, or if the bus is on fire and you cannot get your finger on the safety belt release button.

16 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

bus may have lost traction while crossing the bridge

How that?

I think the driver lost his brain......

43 minutes ago, Grusa said:

No one has asked how many children on board, and how many authorised.

How can two be crushed under the bus, if all were inside?

Because they were thrown out probably, not wearing seat belts!