Pictures courtesy of Matichon

 

A school pickup driver, transporting students from Sako Subdistrict, Su-ngai Padi District, lost control and collided with a tree on Road 4056 in Moo 1, Riko Subdistrict, Narathiwat Province, on the morning of 11 November 2025, at approximately 06:30. The vehicle carried a total of nine people, including the driver, Rosidin Sarika and eight students, all of whom sustained injuries. Emergency responders arrived promptly to provide medical assistance.

 

Of the nine injured, five were reported in serious condition and urgently transported to Su-ngai Kolok Hospital. The seriously injured include the driver Rosidin Sarika, and students Jiwari Sarie, Hanan Sarika, Ariana Samamae and Nabila Yira. The remaining four, including Rifqi Yaron, Murnee Malayen, Najmie Sarie, and Nurhaswani Muhammad, were taken to Su-ngai Padi Hospital for treatment and observation.

 

 
Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the crash, coordinating with relevant agencies who assisted in the evacuation of the injured and to examine factors such as drivers speed, road conditions and vehicle condition. Local residents assisted at the scene prior to the arrival of emergency personnel.

 

Investigators will review the vehicle’s maintenance record and witness accounts to determine the exact cause. Schools in the area are working to ensure students can reach classes safely while the investigation continues. 

 

 

Key Takeaways

 

• Nine people, including eight students, were injured when a school pickup crashed into a tree in Narathiwat.

• Five individuals were seriously hurt and transported to Su-ngai Kolok Hospital for urgent care.

• Authorities are investigating the incident while coordinating with hospitals and schools to manage the aftermath.

 

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  Adapted  by  Asean  Now from Matichon 2025-11-12

 

 

 

 

"Investigators will review the vehicle’s maintenance record ".....Yep...that'll sure help!!

The governor of the school should be dismissed for allowing that vehicle to transport children

On 11/12/2025 at 4:05 AM, Georgealbert said:

Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the crash,

It was a Thai driving, no more investigation needed........

Bus? What bus? The kids were being transported in the back of an open pickup truck, not a seat belt in sight because there aren’t even seats.

 

Honestly, in this day and age

10 minutes ago, wensiensheng said:

Bus? What bus? The kids were being transported in the back of an open pickup truck, not a seat belt in sight because there aren’t even seats.

 

Honestly, in this day and age

Well it's open now, presumably this part was earlier attached....

.....but you're right, hardly a "bus".

looking at the condition of that scrap pile ..  I would venture to say  "somebody" was going way too fast

On 11/13/2025 at 1:59 AM, hotchilli said:

The governor of the school should be dismissed

 

...or the driver of the "bus"..

1 hour ago, watchcat said:

 

...or the driver of the "bus"..

Both