Rail agency probes Makkasan crash as BMTA pledges compensation
SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2026
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.
Eight found dead after freight train hits Bangkok bus near Makkasan
SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2026
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.
Songkran’s seven dangerous days begin under stricter enforcement
FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2026
Thailand launches its Songkran 2026 road safety campaign from April 11-17, with stricter controls aimed at reducing accidents, deaths and injuries nationwide
Medical and transport departments provide assistance to road accident victims with disabilities
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 02, 2026
The Department of Medical Services and the Department of Land Transport distribute support equipment to assist people with disabilities due to road accidents, improving their quality of life and career opportunities.
Transport Ministry reports 31% drop in New Year road deaths, says public transport coped with no stranded passengers
TUESDAY, JANUARY 06, 2026
Thailand’s Transport Ministry says New Year “seven dangerous days” saw crashes fall 14% and deaths 31%, while public transport handled demand smoothly with no stranded passengers.
New Year road toll falls but 272 die in seven-day campaign, Bangkok records highest deaths
TUESDAY, JANUARY 06, 2026
DDPM reports 1,511 crashes, 1,464 injured and 272 deaths during the New Year “seven dangerous days” campaign, with Bangkok worst hit and five provinces recording no deaths.
New Year road toll hits 241 in six days, with 1,313 injured; seven provinces record zero deaths
MONDAY, JANUARY 05, 2026
Thailand recorded 175 road crashes, 174 injuries and 27 deaths on January 5, bringing the six-day New Year total to 1,364 accidents and 241 deaths, DDPM said.