The grandmother, Samrit Meethong, was pronounced dead at the scene, while her relative Jamrong Meethong died in hospital.
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Samrit’s grandson, Thirawat Meethong, said he was the driver of the pickup, which sustained serious damages from the crash.
“I was trying to avoid a tuk-tuk when I crashed into the school truck,” Thirawat said.
Seven students between 12 and 16 years old in the truck were injured.