Picture courtesy of Matichon.

 

A student was injured after being accidentally run over by a pick-up truck driven by the husband of a teacher at a prominent school in Udon Thani.

 

The incident occurred on 18 August at approximately 17:50 in the school’s concrete dome area, where the student was waiting for his parents. The driver, arriving to collect his wife, reportedly did not notice the child and ran over the student’s lower back, resulting in a fractured pelvis.

 

The school immediately rushed the boy to Udon Thani Hospital, where doctors continue to monitor his condition closely.

 

Speaking to reporters, Mr. Payakkaphon Rodchomphu, the school principal, expressed his deep concern, stating that such an incident had never occurred before. He confirmed that both the driver and the school have insurance to cover the child’s medical treatment and assured parents that the student would receive full support.

 

“The safety of our students is our top priority,” said Mr. Rodchomphu. “Normally, children remaining at school after 16:00 are supervised, and incidents are minor. This was completely unexpected. We will strengthen safety measures and may restrict vehicles from entering the dome area to prevent similar accidents in the future.”

 

Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Matichon 2025-08-20

 

 

 

UPDATE
Udon Thani Pupil Run Over by Pick-Up Truck on Road to Recovery

Pictures courtesy of Amarin.

 

The condition of “Nong Tang”, the 12-year-old school pupil who was run over by a teacher’s husband driving a pick-up truck inside the grounds of a well-known Udon Thani school, has shown signs of improvement following surgery, doctors confirmed.

 

The boy, with a perfect academic record and head of the school’s marching band, sustained severe injuries to his pelvis when the vehicle struck him on the concrete courtyard as he waited for his mother after school. The driver, identified as the husband of a teacher at the school, told police he had not seen the child before the accident.

 

Doctors at Udon Thani Central Hospital said Nong Tang had undergone surgery successfully and remained in serious but stable condition. “His mental health is good, he smiles and communicates positively, but he must remain on bed rest for several weeks while the pelvis and hip bones knit back together,” a senior physician said, adding that he will not be able to walk during the recovery period.

 

The school director, accompanied by teachers and administrators, visited the boy at his hospital bedside to offer encouragement. Meanwhile, the Udon Thani Primary Education Service Area Office 1 sent senior officials to deliver a gift basket and a financial contribution of 3,000 baht to the family as a gesture of support.

 

Police confirmed the driver has been questioned but no charges have yet been filed pending the results of medical reports. The man has agreed to cooperate fully and provide financial assistance to the family.

 

Nong Tang’s mother expressed deep concern about the possibility of permanent disability, but said the family was focusing on his recovery. His grandmother held a traditional Isaan bai sri su kwan ceremony by the hospital bed to bless him and boost his morale.

 

The boy, who has consistently achieved top grades and dreams of entering a military preparatory school to become a military bandsman, will require long-term care. The school has pledged to cover all educational support necessary during his convalescence.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Amarin 2025-08-20