Wife seeks justice for husband’s Bangkok train death
A tragic incident occurred at Hua Lamphong Station in Bangkok last week, resulting in the death of a 43 year old Thai man after he fell from a train. His 40 year old wife is seeking justice amidst concerns of negligence.
On April 3, at about 7am, Kawin Karaket, accompanied by his 17 year old daughter Kawinthita, travelled from Prachantakham Station to Bangkok, intending to continue to Phitsanulok.
Kawin, who had impaired mobility and vision, was involved in an accident at Hua Lamphong Station when the train moved unexpectedly as he was standing at the door. This caused him to lose balance and fall, leading to his death.
Kawinthita recounted that she had asked her father to wait on the train while she unloaded their luggage. She believed the train had reached its final destination and was stationary.
However, while she was offloading, the train unexpectedly shifted, causing her father to fall. Despite her immediate attempt to help, he was struck by the train.
Kawin’s wife, Naree Karaket expressed her discontent with the compensation offered by the railway authorities, which amounts to 20,000 baht along with a 60,000 baht insurance coverage from the train ticket. She stated that the railway has not yet addressed the situation comprehensively, including her daughter’s hospitalisation and the financial burden of medical expenses.
The railway has agreed to cover funeral costs for one night, separate from the compensation. Naree urged the railway staff to ensure passenger safety and prevent similar accidents. She awaits further negotiations with the railway at the Pathumwan Police Station regarding compensation and assistance for her daughter’s medical expenses.
Kawinthita, still hospitalised, explained to reporters that they planned to take a taxi from Hua Lamphong to Bangkok Apiwat Station before continuing to Phitsanulok. She described the sequence of events leading to her father’s fall and her narrow escape as the train’s wheels approached her. She sustained a head injury, requiring stitches.
Jaruwan, Kawin’s sister-in-law, visited the police hospital’s forensic department to collect his body. She disputed claims that he jumped from the train before it stopped at the platform, citing CCTV footage showing the train was stationary with a slight movement causing his fall along with Kawinthita.
She called for the railway to take full responsibility, not just for funeral costs but also for the wider impact on the family, reported KhaoSod.
The family plans to proceed with religious rites and cremation at Wat Makok Kaeo in Prachantakham district, Prachinburi province. They hope the evidence, including video footage, will ensure justice for Kawin, emphasising that his physical limitations made it implausible for him to have intentionally jumped.
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