A double-decker passenger bus travelling from Surat Thani to Bangkok overturned in Phetchaburi’s Khao Yoi district in the early hours of Friday, 5 June, leaving 28 people injured.

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Police received a report of the crash at 03:35. The crash occurred on the inbound side of Phetkasem Road at kilometre marker 129+900, opposite Sophon Crane, in Khao Yoi district, Phetchaburi province.

Authorities found the air-conditioned bus overturned after the driver reportedly lost control, struck the central reservation and flipped onto its side. The vehicle was operating a scheduled service between Surat Thani and Bangkok.

There were 31 people on board, including passengers and bus staff. Initial inspections found that 23 people suffered minor injuries, while five sustained moderate injuries. Three people escaped unharmed. No fatalities were reported.

Emergency responders from Sawang Sanphet Rescue Foundation, together with medical teams from Khao Yoi Hospital, attended the scene and provided immediate assistance. Injured passengers were treated at the roadside before being transported to nearby hospitals for further care.

Police officers from Khao Yoi Police Station managed traffic around the crash site and began an investigation into the cause of the accident. Authorities have not yet confirmed what led the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

The crash adds to ongoing concerns over road safety on long-distance routes, particularly during overnight and early-morning journeys when fatigue can be a contributing factor. However, investigators have not released any findings and are continuing to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Amarin reported that officials are to review evidence from the scene and gather statements from those involved as part of their inquiry. The condition of the bus and other contributing factors will also be examined before any conclusions are reached.

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Adapted by ASEAN Now Amarin 5 June 2026

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Uncountable accidents are happening day after day, and nothing really nothing is been done to reduce them. Everybody normal thinking human being knows that the time between 3 am and 5 am is the time that the most accidents happen because of tiredness,, How easy can things be solved not only for busses but also for trucks.. Ban them from the road between 1 am and 5 am. Only for their own safety. I know many complaints i will receive as people think it is better to travel at night for all kind of reasons, but nobody cares about the dangerous for the drivers and the people they are transporting or the freight they carry. Changing behaviors, as many things that should change in Thailand, to make roads safer for everyone