Accident Express Train Derails in Kui Buri, Prachuap Khiri Khan

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Pictures courtesy of Khoasod.

 

An express train travelling from Padang Besar to Bangkok Apiwat Station derailed on the morning 9 August, leaving nine passengers injured, including a Buddhist monk and a young girl.

 

The incident occurred at around 05:00 in Kui Buri district, Prachuap Khiri Khan province. According to local reports, the train, designated as Express No. 38 and  three carriages left the tracks.

 

Emergency services rushed to the scene to assist the injured, who comprised one monk, one young girl and seven women. All were taken for medical treatment and no fatalities have been reported.

 

The State Railway of Thailand arranged alternative transport to ensure all remaining passengers could reach their destinations. Heavy machinery is being deployed to recover the derailed carriages, with work expected to be completed within the day.

 

Authorities are investigating the cause of the derailment.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-08-09