Loei bus crash: 30 injured in school trip

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30 injured in school trip
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- A bus taking schoolchildren on a field trip crashed into a cement barrier in Loei's Dan Sai district, resulting in 30 injuries.

Five monks and 25 teachers and students were rushed to Somdet Phrayupharacha Dan Sai Hospital. Seven of the injured were in a serious condition.

The bus carrying students from Mulmang Luangphu Chob Thanasamo School crashed at about 11.20pm on Dan Sai-Nakhon Thai Road in tambon Dan Sai.

Bus driver, Narongsak Saenkhao, 25, who was slightly injured, told police the group was returning from a Chiang Mai field trip when he lost control on a sharp downhill curve and hit the cement rail and plunged into a roadside ditch.


-- The Nation 2014-03-08

[neverdie]

Now all the farang experts will chime in and talk about how bad the Thai bus drivers are, again, just for something different.

[chooka]

Now all the farang experts will chime in and talk about how bad the Thai bus drivers are, again, just for something different.

nah, this type of incident isn't even news worthy any more. As sure as the sun rises in the morning there will be more bus crashes. Most wouldn't even bother reading such stories .

[edwinchester]

Now all the farang experts will chime in and talk about how bad the Thai bus drivers are, again, just for something different.

Nah, the buses are perfectly safe. What's dangerous is how the bends keep suddenly leaping out in front of them.

[bangkokheat]

thai bus drivers are so bad

[noitom]

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Now all the farang experts will chime in and talk about how bad the Thai bus drivers are, again, just for something different.

nah, this type of incident isn't even news worthy any more. As sure as the sun rises in the morning there will be more bus crashes. Most wouldn't even bother reading such stories .

What is newsworthy in Thailand is that the driver didn't flee the scene and leave the injured to fend for themselves.

[Local Drunk]

They're all a really swell group of fellows. Absolutely outstanding chaps!

[chooka]

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Now all the farang experts will chime in and talk about how bad the Thai bus drivers are, again, just for something different.

nah, this type of incident isn't even news worthy any more. As sure as the sun rises in the morning there will be more bus crashes. Most wouldn't even bother reading such stories .

What is newsworthy in Thailand is that the driver didn't flee the scene and leave the injured to fend for themselves.

You're right there, that would make a better headline to attract readers.

[Mango Bob]

It's never ending. The bus driver lost control because of speeding not because of a sharp curve.

[JoeThePoster]

Why even take 5 monks, if they couldn't prevent this accident from happening?

[sam sen]

the tragically sad thing is that thai people accept these seemingly weekly and often fatal school and passenger bus crashes as something normal and no one does anything to prevent the crashes and unnecessary deaths and injuries continuing.

[neverdie]

It's never ending. The bus driver lost control because of speeding not because of a sharp curve.

No doubt Mango Bod you are speaking with dozens of years experience as a collision re-constructionist or perhaps you were there?

Perhaps there was a mechanical failure?

Perhaps fatigue was a factor?

Perhaps the driver was under the influence of an intoxicating substance?

Perhaps someone interfered with the controls of the bus as it entered the bend?

Perhaps something was spilled onto the road surface immediately prior to the bus reaching the bend?

Perhaps the driver of the bus suffered from a medical emergency just prior to the bus leaving the road?

Attempted suicide?

Maybe it wasn't speed related.

Edited March 8, 2014 by neverdie

[NeverSure]

You forgot that maybe a ghost jumped out in front of the bus.

[BSJ]

It's never ending. The bus driver lost control because of speeding not because of a sharp curve.

No doubt Mango Bod you are speaking with dozens of years experience as a collision re-constructionist or perhaps you were there?

Perhaps there was a mechanical failure?

Perhaps fatigue was a factor?

Perhaps the driver was under the influence of an intoxicating substance?

Perhaps someone interfered with the controls of the bus as it entered the bend?

Perhaps something was spilled onto the road surface immediately prior to the bus reaching the bend?

Perhaps the driver of the bus suffered from a medical emergency just prior to the bus leaving the road?

Attempted suicide?

Maybe it wasn't speed related.

After reading this post I have to ask "Are you stupid....or on some sort of hallucinogenic drug?"

[PatOngo]

the tragically sad thing is that thai people accept these seemingly weekly and often fatal school and passenger bus crashes as something normal and no one does anything to prevent the crashes and unnecessary deaths and injuries continuing.

Thai people don't die,they transition to the next life...chat na....that is why there is little done about the carnage on the roads.

[Somtamnication]

Now all the farang experts will chime in and talk about how bad the Thai bus drivers are, again, just for something different.

Ok, Thai bus and lorry drivers are the most professional and careful drivers.

[moonseeker]

I was helping a friend launch his boat on a Jomtien Beach ramp not long ago. Early morning: Next to the ramp were parked about 6 large buses, drivers and attendants sitting on the seawall having some food for breakfast and we counted 5 large beer bottles. Music was blaring and party-time early morning. We did not believe our eyes. All possible due to ZERO law-enforcement and an attitude of NO-RESPECT and NO EDUCATION. MS>

[Jeremy50]

I have driven this beautiful road about 100 times. It has a lot of bends which would only cause a problem if the vehicle was speeding, or trying to overtake. It is the main route between Phitsanulok and Loie.

[Jeremy50]

the tragically sad thing is that thai people accept these seemingly weekly and often fatal school and passenger bus crashes as something normal and no one does anything to prevent the crashes and unnecessary deaths and injuries continuing.

Thai people don't die,they transition to the next life...chat na....that is why there is little done about the carnage on the roads.

What visa do I need?

[ChrisY1]

Now all the farang experts will chime in and talk about how bad the Thai bus drivers are, again, just for something different.

Obviously just a normal event to you and not worthy of a comment....but others are not as insensitive as you.

[leggo]

You are all wrong! It is obvious that the driver was either taking a selfie or doing his hair while swigging red bull (they all know that if you're on red bull you can't be prosecuted!!!) Honestly this country needs to wake up.

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Edited March 8, 2014 by leggo

[lovetotravel]

My wife was watching an interview on TV with the owner of the bus that crashed and killed all those children. She's already closed down the company, setup a new one, and blames everybody but herself for the problems. Saying people should understand how hard it is to run a bus company and that parents should research the bus company for safety issues before putting their kids on buses. She blames the driver, even though we know he wasn't licensed. She blames the brakes, the road, etc. Crazy.

Typical Thai style. Blame everybody and everything else but yourself. We spoke with a Thai neighbor, and they said they felt sorry for the bus owner. We asked "what about the children"? The reply was basically, oh yes, but it wasn't the owners fault.

Until there are severe repercussions, things won't change.

[Yunla]

My prayers are with the injured and their families, in this tragic accident. I hope the injured are able to recover both physically and emotionally from this terrible ordeal.

Another very sad story from the roads here, we should be used to it in some way, and yet it is just as deeply upsetting every time. Nothing to do except pray the injured are not suffering too much, and their families have a good support network to help them through.

[socksy01]

And so it goes on. Nothing to do with the road's curves - either a mechanical problem or driver error. I rest my case your honour.

[SOTIRIOS]

....hard to keep up with all of these bus crashes...............

Edited March 8, 2014 by SOTIRIOS

[kurnell]

I was overtaken by a bus from the international school that my kids attend (on the inside) and the bus then overtook everything in sight and disappeared into the distance. I contacted the school and the farang in charge of the buses told me that while undertaking is not common in western countries, it happens in Thailand (great excuse for unsafe driving practices) and he didn't touch on the fact that the guy was speeding, but did say they were reviewing driving practices. If I see one of their buses driving dangerously again, I will take my 2 kids out of the school and myself and my wife will tell all the kid's parents why we did it.

[Lupatria]

Wonder that the driver is not aware of the common procedure using the magic word describing most other accidents:

"brake malfunction!" Case closed.

[seajae]

didnt the govt department call for action after the last school bus crash so this wouldnt happen again, really seems what they say and what they do are two totally different things, but then TIT.

[farangbanok]

You forgot that maybe a ghost jumped out in front of the bus.

No no - not at Dan Sai .... they only have Friendly Ghosts at Dan Sai ... Pi Ta Kon Festival celebrates them

[ikke]

It's never ending. The bus driver lost control because of speeding not because of a sharp curve.

No doubt Mango Bod you are speaking with dozens of years experience as a collision re-constructionist or perhaps you were there?

Perhaps there was a mechanical failure?

Perhaps fatigue was a factor?

Perhaps the driver was under the influence of an intoxicating substance?

Perhaps someone interfered with the controls of the bus as it entered the bend?

Perhaps something was spilled onto the road surface immediately prior to the bus reaching the bend?

Perhaps the driver of the bus suffered from a medical emergency just prior to the bus leaving the road?

Attempted suicide?

Maybe it wasn't speed related.

After reading this post I have to ask "Are you stupid....or on some sort of hallucinogenic drug?"

No, he's just trying to make a point to all poster who always speculate about the cause without any fact's given.