General

Forensic officers expect to confirm the identities of the eight Makkasan train-bus crash victims by Tuesday, as relatives submit DNA samples for comparison.

The deadly Makkasan train-bus collision has renewed warnings that motorists must not follow traffic onto railway crossings during congestion, as past tragedies show the risk can be fatal.

Makkasan police have charged only the freight train driver so far after a train hit a Route 206 bus near Airport Rail Link Makkasan, killing eight people and injuring dozens.

Bangkok and nearby provinces face thunderstorms over 60% of areas, while very heavy rain and rough seas are forecast on the South's west coast.

Officials are examining warnings, traffic control and possible negligence after a train hit a Route 206 bus near Makkasan, killing eight and injuring 32.

Eight people were killed and 30 were injured after a freight train hit a bus and vehicles near Makkasan, as rail officials and insurers moved to help.

The Department of Rail Transport is investigating the fatal Makkasan bus-train crash, while BMTA says victims’ families will receive initial compensation of 1.5 million baht each. 

Anutin orders urgent care for the injured and families of the dead after a train-bus crash near Makkasan left eight dead

Medical officials say eight people were initially reported dead after a train hit a bus near Makkasan, with injuries possibly reaching 40

Anutin orders the Department of Lands to tighten scrutiny of land transactions nationwide to prevent Thai nominees from holding land for foreigners.

A freight train collided with a public bus near the Airport Rail Link’s Makkasan Station in Bangkok, with initial reports confirming eight fatalities and 15 injuries, including two people seriously injured.

Anutin welcomes Cambodia’s return of uncle Yot but says Thailand will not concede on other issues, with talks to follow UNCLOS

The Thai Meteorological Department warns of heavy rain, flash floods, forest run-off and strong waves through May 18