Road deaths

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    Managing medical expenses in Thailand is important as healthcare costs continue to rise. The country’s healthcare system includes both public and private options, but even with the Universal Coverage Scheme (UCS) for citizens, many still face high out-of-pocket medical expenses....

  • Tour bus crash in Kanchanaburi kills 2, leaves over 30 injured

    Tour bus crash in Kanchanaburi kills 2, leaves over 30 injured

    A tour bus carrying over 60 tourists from Ang Thong province, Thailand, overturned near the ‘100 Corpse Curve’ of Turtle Mountain in Kanchanaburi province, leaving two people dead and injuring more than 30. The injured were initially treated at nearby hospitals before being transferred to the regional hospital in Kanchanaburi. Colonel Thotsaphon Chaiyakomin, Governor of Kanchanaburi province, and Thanayot Hirunyanetr, District…

  • Thai delivery driver asleep at the wheel, killing himself and 2 others

    Thai delivery driver asleep at the wheel, killing himself and 2 others

    A tragic accident occurred today, involving a pick-up truck and a private car in Sairok district of Thailand‘s Kanchanaburi province. The collision resulted in the loss of three lives, including a husband and wife who were on holiday. The suspected cause of the incident is the truck driver’s drowsiness while driving. At the scene of the accident, a white Toyota…

  • Elderly woman killed by speeding car while crossing road in South Thailand

    Elderly woman killed by speeding car while crossing road in South Thailand

    An elderly woman was fatally struck by a speeding car while crossing the road in Nakhon Si Thammarat province in South Thailand. The force of the impact caused the 66 year old woman’s head to strike the ground, ultimately leading to her death. The incident occurred on Om Khai Road in the Pak Poon sub-district. The victim, identified as Sukon (surname undisclosed),…

  • Van carrying migrants crashes and catches fire, leaving 4 dead

    Van carrying migrants crashes and catches fire, leaving 4 dead

    A van carrying migrant workers fled from police before crashing and catching fire in Thailand’s central Ayutthaya province, resulting in four deaths. Authorities are currently investigating the accident and searching for any additional injuries or casualties. The accident occurred at around 1am this morning on Highway 3543 near Chiang Rak Noi School in Bang Pa-in district. A van transporting migrant…