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Horrific Bus Fire in Thailand Sparks National Debate on Safety
Rescuers work at the site of a bus that caught fire, carrying young students with their teachers, in suburban Bangkok, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit) In the wake of a horrific bus fire that claimed the lives of 20 students and three teachers in Pathum Thani, the nation finds itself embroiled in a heated debate over the safety and viability of school field trips. This tragedy, which unfolded on a seemingly ordinary day, has shaken communities and brought to the forefront pressing questions about transport policies and safety measures for educational outings. On the unfortunate day, a bus carrying students from Wat Khao Praya Sangkharam school in Uthai Thani was engulfed in flames whilst travelling on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road. The excursion, aimed at enriching students' knowledge through visits to historical and educational sites, ended in unspeakable loss. An investigation by forensic police revealed that a gas leak, due to a detached fuel line in conjunction with poorly maintained components, was responsible for the fire. Tragically, this glaring oversight highlights the lack of stringent safety checks and protocols for vehicles transporting young passengers. In response, Education Minister Permpoon Chidchob acted swiftly, halting all student trips nationwide. He ordered that any future necessary excursions must involve buses undergoing rigorous safety inspections. Additionally, the Minister suggested reconsidering the nature of these trips, particularly advocating for avoiding long-distance travel and involving parents in journeys involving younger students. Despite the ministerial intervention, opinions on school trips are divided. On one hand, there are arguments for their educational value, supported by Education Minister Chidchob himself. He emphasised that such experiences are integral to student development and learning, suggesting that outright bans could limit educational opportunities. Instead, Chidchob proposed additional safety measures, including mandatory accident-response drills to better prepare students and teachers for emergencies. On the other hand, experts like Thanapong Jinvong from the Road Safety Group of Thailand have pointed out the systemic flaws in current safety practices. Jinvong calls for the establishment of an independent national body dedicated solely to road safety oversight – an entity that could streamline vehicle inspections and ensure compliance with safety regulations across the board. This proposed central agency would mirror the successful model of Malaysia's Institute of Road Safety Research, offering a repository of expertise to prevent such tragedies. The driver of the ill-fated bus, Samarn Chanphut, faced charges after surrendering to the authorities, underscoring the urgent need for more responsible management of school transportation services. Among other proposals is a call for the Land Transport Department to tighten rules governing commercial driving licences, guaranteeing that drivers are adequately trained in handling emergencies. Public reaction has been one of collective mourning and calls for accountability. Parents and advocacy groups demand justice for the victims and immediate reforms to prevent future calamities. A newly purchased football is kept near the coffin of one of the victims of the school bus fire by father Wichan Seubsaichan, at Wat Khao Phraya Sangkharam School, Lan Sak, Uthai Thani province, Thailand, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit) Furthermore, the tragedy has prompted political efforts to introduce a public safety bill in parliament, backed by influential figures such as Suchatvee Suwansawat. If enacted, this legislation would establish a dedicated committee on public safety with a mandate to improve safety protocols and enforce compliance. While the tragedy has initiated this crucial discourse, many believe that the solution lies not in curtailing educational trips but in robust policy reform and enforcement. Increased scrutiny and improvement in public bus safety standards are imperative, as is better training for both drivers and students on emergency protocols. This heartbreaking incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of vigilance and accountability in safeguarding young lives, prompting a pivotal moment for change in transport safety across the nation. As grief envelopes communities, the hope remains that decisive action can prevent similar tragedies in the future, ensuring that educational excursions remain safe and enriching experiences for all students, reported Bangkok Post. -- 2024-10-07 -
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Tim Walz's Verbal Missteps Stir Concerns Amid Tight Campaign
Trump isn't the topic. Your obsession is showing. -
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Tim Walz's Verbal Missteps Stir Concerns Amid Tight Campaign
One is amused by the verbal antics of the Harris lovers that have to have realised that they were sold a pup not once but twice. One can only imagine the language they'd use had it been Vance that "misspoke". -
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Met Police Officers Reinstated After Appeal Over Bianca Williams Stop and Search Incident
One can only hope. Mind you, I was saying from the start that he would be a disaster. -
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Met Police Officers Reinstated After Appeal Over Bianca Williams Stop and Search Incident
IMO that is not the issue. It would be a convenient excuse to investigate those about whom they have suspicions of illegal activities. If people don't want to be investigated, don't break the law, even if it's only smoking weed. Law abiding citizens have nothing to fear on that score. Anyway, if she is a good parent, why is she smoking anything? Did she and he abstain for her entire pregnancy? -
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harris sidesteps question on whether Bibi is a good US ally
Her & biden have orchestrated & coordinated some serious knucklehead actions! -
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harris sidesteps question on whether Bibi is a good US ally
She gave $750 to the flood victims tho. -
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harris sidesteps question on whether Bibi is a good US ally
chaos in the middle east still ensues from the team that sings from the same song sheet, biden/ harris. Todays the anniversary of the terror attack on Israel! “Since the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas massacre in which 1,200 Israelis were killed, the Harris-Biden administration has, at times, found itself at loggerheads with Netanyahu over his response”! https://nypost.com/2024/10/06/us-news/kamala-harris-demurs-on-whether-israeli-pm-benjamin-netanyahu-is-a-good-ally/ -
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Which state that Trump won in 2020 will he lose this time?
FEMA is always slow walking. I lost 2/3 of my house to a flood in 2000. FEMA showed up about a week later wanting to know if we needed any help. By then a local B&B gave my then-girlfriend and her son a place for free. I stayed in the last part of the house that wasn't damaged and had a wood stove (it was in January, Oregon). Went to ask FEMA a question, and the woman at the desk told me I had to pay $75 to make an appointment, almost two weeks out. Went to the appointment. The same woman that told me I had to make the appointment met me at the meeting and told me I would have to fill out some forms and send them in. At that point I gave up on any help from them. -
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White Culture
If you look back on the history of German industry, it started out copying British products. That's why "Made in Germany" was introduced by the British. It was meant as a warning. Don't buy this, it's a shoddy German product. The British could not fathom that German products would eventually become better than British ones. Eventually Made in Germany became a mark of quality. Just like the British then you think the Chinese are just copyists. But in time they will be the innovators. They already file more patents than the US. The Japanese showed the same development. And the same will happen with Thailand, eventually. Given time. History does not support this notion that only Europeans have a Monopoly on innovation and invention. It shows the opposite. And this notion that a harsh environment created an extra special white race more ingenious than others, again is the climate in Siberia not harsher by far? Why did Siberians not develop this technology gap? Or the Eskimos, by all accounts a harsher life, no technology gap there. The technology gap has other reasons. I'm not hating on whites. I'm just being realistic. I thought like you. Harsh climate. Greater IQ. Then I read the bell curve. The best book on IQ I ever read. Turns out Asians are ahead of us. Of course the IQ measurement went through a development stage. However, IQ is a fantastic predictor. It has correlations that are astounding. It is still the best predictor of scholastic and indeed professional success. There is a reason the US army routinely tests IQs of new recruits. -
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Moldova Accuses Russia of Voter Bribery to Block EU Integration
It's tough for Vlad, that old USSR trope about how their international people's liberation initiative will elevate the workers of the world etc. Can't run that one anymore. Maybe it's the way these dictators are being shaped by Occidental movie characters. They seem to fashion themselves as Bond villains. Vlad even resembles one of the agents in From Russia With Love: -
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My best memory of Thailand
Wow? 2 divorces and the 2nd one sounds weird. Are you sure you should be with a woman?🙃🙃 -
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ICE vs EV, the debate thread
Norway does an excellent job of producing stats In 2023 Total number of private cars including ambulances, combined vehicles and motor homes was 2,886 795 ICE vehicles total was 1,990,605 and combined BEV and PHEV was 896,190 giving BEV and PHEV market share of 45% or all private cars including ambulances, combined vehicles and motor homes registered in 2023 https://www.ssb.no/en/transport-og-reiseliv/landtransport/statistikk/bilparken -
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Which state that Trump won in 2020 will he lose this time?
Now THAT, sir, is the epitome of optimism! I would like to see that, but I'm hoping to at least see them get rid of Ted Cruz. Kinda funny how right-wing media continuously blasts the Ivy League for being a socialist-commie-fascist-[feel free to add any -ist word to the list] while lauding their own dunderheaded quasi-fascist heroes that it has produced. When Josh Hawley first appeared they couldn't say enough about his brilliant CV. But as with a lot of people in the US with impressive academic credentials the "brilliance" is seldom discernible.
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