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A tragic accident unfolded yesterday morning, December 27 when a double-decker bus crashed on the Chum Phae-Phu Kradueng road in Loei. The bus, part of the Bangkok-Loei-Chiang Khan route, veered off course around 6.30am, colliding with trees for approximately 100 metres. Police and emergency teams arrived to find the vehicle’s front severely damaged, with shattered … …

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"Initial accounts from those on the bus suggest that Wanchai had shown signs of fatigue, appearing drowsy during the journey. Despite these signs, he did not take a break or switch drivers, which ultimately led to him falling asleep and causing the crash."

Yet again! When are the Thai authorities going to introduce AND enforce maximum driving hours for bus coach and lorry drivers?

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